Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2][47]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the medical device procurement is gradually reflecting principles of "stabilizing clinical needs, ensuring quality, preventing collusion, and countering price wars" [6][30]. - The report suggests that the recent adjustments in procurement rules indicate a shift towards a more moderate approach, focusing on clinical needs and product quality rather than solely on low prices [6][30]. - The report emphasizes the potential for long-term development in the domestic medical device industry as procurement becomes more reasonable [6][30]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The closing index for the medical and biological sector is 8583.87, with a 52-week high of 9323.49 and a low of 6764.34 [2]. Market Performance - During the week of October 13-17, 2025, the A-share medical and biological sector fell by 2.48%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.26 percentage points but outperforming the ChiNext index by 3.23 percentage points [7][36]. - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index decreased by 5.85%, underperforming the Hang Seng Index by 1.88 percentage points [7][36]. Industry Opinions and Investment Recommendations 1. **Innovative Drugs**: The innovative drug sector is experiencing adjustments, with a recommendation to maintain or increase positions based on long-term industry development logic. Key companies to watch include Innovent Biologics, 3SBio, and others [8][21]. 2. **Medical Devices**: The report notes that the National Medical Insurance Administration's recent procurement documents aim to optimize price differences and control "anchor points," indicating a move away from simply selecting the lowest bid [8][29]. 3. **Research Services**: The report expresses optimism about investment opportunities in the research services sector, particularly for companies with strong competitive advantages [26]. Sector Valuation - As of October 17, 2025, the overall valuation of the medical sector (TTM) is 30.03, a decrease of 0.84 from the previous week. The sector's valuation premium over the CSI 300 index is 123.96%, down by 4.90 percentage points [43].