Core Insights - The China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as a platform for multinational companies to introduce advanced medical technologies into China, highlighting the competitive landscape in the cardiovascular medical device sector [1][3] Group 1: Cardiovascular Medical Devices - Johnson & Johnson's Impella, an interventional heart device, is nearing the final stages of product registration in China, expected to be approved by the end of this year or early next year [1][3] - Impella is the only interventional ventricular assist device approved by the FDA, proven to improve survival rates for patients with cardiogenic shock [3] - Major competitors in the cardiovascular field, such as Medtronic, Abbott, and Boston Scientific, showcased various innovative products at the CIIE, indicating a fierce competition in the market [1][4] Group 2: Technological Innovations - Medtronic presented a newly FDA-approved ultra-stiff guidewire, aimed at enhancing the stability and safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures, with plans to introduce it to the Chinese market [4] - The emerging technology of pulsed field ablation (PFA) in cardiac electrophysiology is becoming a focal point for major cardiovascular companies, with multiple PFA products already approved in China [4][5] - Abbott showcased a transcatheter heart valve repair system, TriClip, which has already been used in 10 patients in the Greater Bay Area and is expected to receive formal approval next year [5] Group 3: Imaging and Support Systems - Siemens Healthineers displayed a DSA angiography device capable of generating 3D-like CT images in 2.5 seconds, integrating AI technology for precise guidance in cardiovascular interventions [5] - The support system for medical innovation in China involves collaboration among regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, and insurance systems, which is crucial for the development of medical innovations [3][6]