Many people are going to China to buy a cheap oximeter, but they may not realize how easy it is to import one from the country. This blog post will go over importing the device and offer some tips for future buyers. By doing so, you can import an oximeter that is of good quality that lasts long-term and saves you money in the process.
China has grown as a premier site for medical devices since medical exports now account for more than 10% of total Chinese exports, up from only 3% in 2009. In the past, China represented over 80% of global exports of medical oxygen equipment, with only North America and Europe providing more imports.
In 2011, China’s medical equipment export value bought was $7 billion, up from $4.6 billion in 2010. The country has been a well-known producer in the medical field as well as a supplier to various countries around the globe. At present, it is one of the country’s most important export markets and ranks among the top four destinations for overseas sales by Chinese companies making medical devices.
Medical device
An oximeter is a medical device for measuring the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood.
An oximeter is a great way to keep track of oxygen levels in the body, which is why they are commonly used by people who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a lung disease), sleep apnea (when someone stops breathing while they sleep), and may be recommended by doctors for people who have heart failure, heart disease, lung disease, or COPD.
Oximeters are not just for the bedside, but can also be used to monitor a patient’s oxygen levels during medical procedures like surgery.
So what exactly is an oximeter? It is a small, simple device that uses light to measure oxygen levels in the blood and provides a reading on its face.
There are many ways to purchase an oximeter, and not every device will work well for you or have the same features you need. To protect yourself from buying faulty devices at overpriced stores, there are various tools that allow you to shop around different products before purchasing. Before you make your purchase however, it is important to look at importing oximeters from China as a viable alternative.
In China, the top 10 brands of oximeters are:
1. Panasonic
2. ECU
3. Somedic
4. GE Healthcare
5. Philips Respironics
6. Aiqura
7. OMRON Medical Systems
8. Beurer
9. Contec
10. Yuwell