Advocacy group launches in Japan
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
American Medical Devices and Diagnostics Manufacturers' Association (AMDD) launches April 1 to represent the interests of U.S. medical device manufacturers with operations in Japan, the organization states. AMDD plans to work with AdvaMed as well as Japanese and European industry associations, while also collaborating with academic societies and the U.S. and Japanese governments, to "improve the welfare of patients in Japan by providing greater access to advanced medical technology." The association's 62 member companies control about 40% of Japan's medical technology market