Medical Devices in Scotland
May 22nd, 2008 — adminCaledonian House, Phoenix Crescent, Strathclyde Business Park
ML4 3NJ Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Phone: (+44-1698)849843
Fax: (+44-1698)849846
http://www.mdis.org
paulburnett@mdis.org
Company Figures
Number of employees 1-19
Sales volume < 1 Mio US $
Year of foundation 2001
Area of business Services and Publications
Company Profile
Medical Devices In Scotland
MDIS a not-for-profit organisation supporting all medical device manufacturing, service and distribution companies in Scotland who are able to develop their business with help of the specialised information that we are able to provide. We offer a unique knowledge and technology brokerage service for the medical device industry through our links with a broad variety of companies, universities, government and regulatory bodies on a national and international level.
Our aim is to stimulate innovation, facilitate collaboration and manage projects that bring new business opportunities to our members and the Scottish healthcare market as a whole. With our broad range of contacts and support services, we have the knowledge and experience required to get products from concept to launch in this specialised market sector
Product Information
10.04 Professional institutions
10.04.01 Associations and organisations
AAMI 09.11.2007
AAMI Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
“AAMI is a unique alliance of nearly 6000 member companies united by the common goal of increasing the understanding and beneficial use of medical instrumentation.”
Founded in 1965, this association is a primary source of information on medical devices, instrumentation, technology and developments.
The AAMI website is widely used by industry professionals, Government, educational institutions and healthcare practitioners alike. The professions of members range widely: from clinical and biomedical engineers to researchers, manufacturers, physicians, nurses and government representatives.
Biocom 09.11.2007
BIOCOM is a leading American association for the life sciences community. The association covers all biotechnology, medical device and bio-agriculture companies in the county of San Diego, USA.
BIOCOM’s mission statement is to “enhance and expand its position as the premier regional association for the life sciences community.”
The association promotes the growth of all sectors of the industry through the creation of member value in the areas of public policy, member services, education and business networking.
BIOCOM includes a significant service company sector, which covers all of the ancillary services required by the life sciences industries. This database includes information in the fields of finance, legal, architecture, marketing and insurance.
Medical Alley 09.11.2007
Medical Alley is composed of over 200 member organisations operating in the healthcare industry in Minnesota, USA. The association is 15 years old and is not-for-profit trade based.
Medical Alley’s mission is to “create a collaborative forum which promotes an environment to create innovation in healthcare.”
Member companies include: medical device, biotechnology and pharmaceutical based organisations; providers of healthcare services, such as hospitals and clinics; health plans; research facilities; and other relevant organisations.
Medical Alley is recognised internationally as the geographic corridor of healthcare organisations that extends from Rochester through the Twin Cities to northern Minnesota.