Core Viewpoint - The resumption of the fifth set of IPO standards on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board has led to significant developments for innovative medical device companies, with Shenzhen Core Medical Technology Co., Ltd. being the first to have its IPO application accepted under these new standards, focusing on artificial hearts [1][2]. Company Overview - Core Medical specializes in artificial hearts, reporting a revenue of 94 million yuan in 2024, which represents a growth of over 400% year-on-year, despite a net loss of 132 million yuan during the same period [1]. - The revenue surge is attributed to the successful market launch of its magnetic levitation implantable left ventricular assist device, Corheart® 6, which has generated substantial income [1][4]. Product Details - Corheart® 6 is the first commercially available third-generation magnetic levitation artificial heart, recognized for being the smallest and lightest of its kind globally, weighing only 0.8 kg, which is nearly 50% lighter than its competitor, Abbott's HeartMate 3 [3][4]. - The production cost of Corheart® 6 is approximately 70,000 yuan per unit, with a selling price of 247,200 yuan, resulting in a gross margin close to 70% [9]. Market Challenges - The high price of Corheart® 6, along with the overall surgical costs reaching up to 700,000 yuan, limits the affordability for many patients in China, posing a challenge for its commercialization [1][9]. - Core Medical faces competition not only from Abbott but also from domestic companies like Tongxin Medical and Aerospace Taiheart, which have already launched their products [6][11]. International Expansion - To expand its market, Core Medical aims to penetrate overseas markets, particularly the U.S., where it has yet to initiate clinical trials for Corheart® 6, although it has received approvals in Colombia and Ukraine [6][7]. - The company has other products, such as DuoCor® 2 and CorVad® 4.0/6.0, which are expected to gain approval in the U.S. by 2030, indicating a longer timeline for revenue realization [7]. Industry Landscape - The global heart failure market is projected to grow, with the number of heart failure patients expected to rise from 62.98 million in 2024 to 71.51 million by 2033, presenting a significant opportunity for artificial heart technologies [11]. - However, the emergence of alternative therapies, such as minimally invasive atrial shunt devices, poses additional competition for artificial heart products [11].

合作伙伴征集：2025全球手术机器人大会 报名：首届全球眼科大会 | 名额有限 报名：首届全球心血管大会 | 奖项申报 报名：首届全球骨科大会 | 奖项评选 2025年3月21日，强生公司（Johnson & Johnson，纽约证券交易所代码：JNJ）宣布将在未来四年内投资超过550亿美元（约合4000亿人民币）用于其 在美国的制药和医疗器械业务。 此次投资比之前的周期增加了 25% ，将会增强强生公司在制造、研发和技术基础设施方面的实力。 强生公司表示，预计该投资将深化其在美国的经济影响 力。 # 投资详情 在宣布 最新投资消息时，强生公司刚刚表示会在北卡罗来纳州威尔逊新建一个价值 20亿美元、面积达50万平方英尺 的 生物制药生产工厂 ，支持癌症、自身 免疫性疾病和神经疾病下一代治疗药物的生产。 除了新建的北卡罗来纳州工厂外，强生公司还计划在其 创新药物和医疗器械业务 中新建 3个 先进制造工厂，并扩大几个现有场地，地点的细节尚未披露。 强生公司还表示，550亿美元的承诺将资助在 神经科学、机器人手术、肿瘤学、免疫学和心血管疾病 方面的重大研发投资。 目前，美国作为全球最大的医疗技术市场， 95% 的医 ...