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Recently, the ophthalmology academic exchange conference and the International Retina Symposium have opened.Fuhan Medical (referred to as: "Fuhan Medical")"Ophthalmology Wide-field Imaging System"The new product launch conference was held at its booth.
Fuhan Medical, based on the superior optical performance of the previous generation products,Launch New Product——Ultra, Mini of Creighton Ophthalmology Wide-field Imaging System, further enhancing the product's functionality and portability. Among them, the "small and precise" Kiretem-Mini features a lighter and more convenient handle, as well as a smaller and thinner main unit, with the handle weighing only 200g.The full set of inspection equipment can even be portable.。Fuhan MedicalFocusPediatric Advanced Optometry System with ContactProduct Development,Such diagnostic systems are currently dominated by U.S.-based companies Natus and Phoenix.，Nearly monopolized in China, especially in the field of pediatric ophthalmic screening widely promoted in developed countries,Developing countries have extremely low accessibility due to the inability to afford high prices.。January 2024,Fuhan MedicalCompletedTens of Millions of Yuan in Series A Financing。Led by Jinyu Maowu,Famous healthcare industry investors follow up on the investment. This round of fundraising will be dedicated toAccelerate the Kiretem Series Ultra-Widefield Fundus Camera to Break the Monopoly of International Brands in the Market, accelerate the research and development as well as registration of a series of innovative products, and realize the cross-border export of high-quality products made in China.It is reported that,The company alsoPreparing for registration and listingThe First in ChinaOCT Equipment for Posterior Segment Imaging in Infants and Toddlers, suitable for two major scenarios: intraoperative and routine examination, and combined with fundus color photography and FFA to provide doctors with a comprehensively upgraded imaging combination; integrating the full series of Keruitong products,Build an integrated platform including fundus color photography, FFA, OCT, and multispectral imaging.。# Kiretem Wide-field Ophthalmic ImagingImaging System
Fuhan Medical's self-developedKiretem (Coreyton) Ophthalmic Wide-field Imaging System, isThe World's First Pediatric Ophthalmology Product Equipped with a 160° Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens, with 13 million high-definition images, enabling more accurate and faster detection of pediatric fundus lesions.The 7mm lens it is equipped with is currently the smallest diameter in the industry, making it more suitable for newborns with small palpebral fissures, especially premature infants.
Not only during the filming processCan achieve 90°, 130°,160° Field of View Adjustment, alsoWith a lighter and more portable handle, and a smaller and thinner main unit, its handle weighs only 200g, and the entire set of examination equipment can even be carried around.
SimilarlyFreely adjustable field of view at 90°, 130°, and 160°. Wireless single-handle mode, independent contrast light source design, enabling higher fluorescein excitation efficiency.Intelligent SoftwareCan automatically obtain functions such as cup-to-disc ratio and quantify fundus hemorrhage detection, providing doctors with more objective and precise data support.
# Overview of the Global MarketCurrentlyContact systems in the global market are still inIntroduction PeriodIn 2022, statistics from projects supported by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) showed that globally, there were50% of doctorsDiagnosing Neonatal Fundus Diseases Using Only Indirect Ophthalmoscopy，67% of doctors do not have access to fundus imaging systems.，20% of doctors simply take fundus photographs using mobile phones and other imaging recording systems.。Mobile phones and other imaging recording systems generally have an imaging field of view within 65 degrees. Compared to the current professional contact-based fundus imaging systems (Retcam, Phoenix, Forus in the figure below) with 130-degree imaging, it is more difficult to clearly observe the peripheral areas of the fundus that are prone to lesions. Moreover, they cannot integrate advanced optical examination technologies such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).▲Statistical Results of UNICEF-Supported Projects in 2022The number of newborns in China who need fundus examination each yearMore Than a Million CasesThis includes preterm infants accounting for about 10% of the birth population as required by national screening, high-risk newborns caused by abnormal oxygen intake, and infants with retinal developmental abnormalities due to genetic disease risks or other factor risks that are not covered by the screening requirements.According to the U.S. statistical data on preterm infants published in May 2023,After using a precise contact fundus camera for examination, the incidence of fundus diseases in premature infants has been increasing year by year, butThe incidence of blindness, amblyopia, and strabismus has been effectively controlled.. On the one hand, it indicatesContact-based fundus imaging systems are also in the introductory phase in the United States.，With the promotion of advanced equipment, more pediatric fundus diseases can be effectively detected and intervened in the early stage; on the other hand, it alsoReflecting the demand for contact-based fundus imaging systems, thereby achieving the goals of disease treatment and control in pediatric ophthalmology.▲ The incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in the United States continues to rise (due toJAMA ophthalmology）In 2022,Global sales of contact imaging systems for newborns (wide-field fundus cameras for newborns) reached $1.535 billion, and the global market is expected to reach $2.535 billion by 2030, showing relatively rapid growth.。Contact-based fundus imaging systems are dominated by American companies Natus and Phoenix, nearly monopolizing the market in China., the product's high price and complex lens components have made the promotion of this diagnostic tool in developing countries extremely difficult. However, developing countries have a significant need for high-quality, cost-effective contact fundus imaging systems.The demand is growing day by day., the success of India's local brand Forus Camera in the Indian market is sufficient to demonstrateHuge Market Space in Developing Countries。▲ Products from the U.S. Natus company and India's Forus company (sourced from official websites)From the development of fundus cameras, contact-based fundus imaging systems will also undergo a process of continuous iteration with advanced optical functions being integrated into products. In 2021, about half of the market consisted of standard fundus cameras, followed by fundus cameras with fluorescein angiography functionality, while those with OCT functionality were the least used.By 2028,The usage of OCT functional fundus cameras will rise rapidly., the market for ordinary fundus cameras will be compressed, and it is expected to formGeneral Fundus Camera, Fluorescein Angiography Fundus Camera, OCT Fundus Camera"A Tripartite Market Structure"From a clinical perspective, 60% of fundus diseases require angiography for assessment, and 30% of fundus diseases can only be diagnosed with OCT technology. This is the intrinsic driving force behind the technological transformation of fundus cameras.▲ Sales Share of Different Products in Fundus Imaging Systems(Source: Grand View Research)# Overview of the Domestic MarketContact Fundus CameraBecause the physical optics part has significant design differences from non-contact fundus cameras (e.g., desktop or handheld devices for adults),Increased Difficulty in OCT, currentlyThe overseas developer under research is Leica.，The developer in China is Fuhan Medical.。In January 2024, the Jiangsu Provincial Drug Administration released the review results announcement for the registration application of innovative Class II medical device products, approving Fuhan Medical'sOphthalmologyOptical Coherence Tomography (OCT)(Specifications and Model: Kiretem-OCT) Enters the Innovative Product Registration Process，Fuhan Medical has also becomeOne of the Two GloballyThe R&D and production enterprise of contact-type OCT ophthalmic systems。▲Image source: Jiangsu Provincial Drug AdministrationKiretem-OCT is suitable for occasions requiring tomographic imaging of the fundus. The product consists of a main unit, imaging client software (Kiretem-OCT, release version V1), and a foot pedal.It is currently the only OCT device in China and abroad that is suitable for infant fundus imaging., self-developed contact optical lens, meets the clinical needs of pediatric ophthalmologists for OCT imaging.▲ Kiretem-OCT (from the official website)Network communication and network intelligence are crucial for the development of image-based medical devices. How to achieve high-definition, lossless, and low-latency transmission of medical images, and how to ensure interference-free and fast wireless transmission are at the forefront of research and development in this field.Fuhan Medical has complete independent intellectual property rightsKNT Image Transmission Technology specifically addresses the aforementioned issues.。▲Two Communication Transmission Methods for Contact Fundus Imaging Systems ((Source: Official Website)Clinically, the use ofWireless Detection System, avoiding the hassle of doctors having to push carts to the patient's side for testing, and avoiding the secondary risks of removing critically ill infants from incubators.Achieving Bedside Diagnosis of Contact Fundus Imaging Systems (POCT）. This wireless communication technology can also be applied to other medical devices that require high-speed, stable transmission of high-quality images.This wireless communication technology also serves as the cornerstone for subsequent deep processing of medical images by artificial intelligence, enabling automated or semi-automated, quantitative or semi-quantitative intelligent disease diagnosis.。Literature research found that deep learning technologyRetinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) ofThe diagnostic accuracy is equivalent to that of a doctor, and with the application of telemedicine technology, the sophisticated field of ophthalmology can benefit pediatrics and underserved areas. With the development of antibody drugs and gene therapy drugs, more and more difficult and complicated ophthalmic diseases now have treatment options.Early detection of diseases and effective tracking and follow-up treatment require more accessible testing methods in various scenarios.。In addition to being more portable, how to facilitate doctors' use in different scenarios and how to develop intelligent quantitative diagnostic assistance tools for different disease types are all questions that provide directions for the research and development of new products.。
Fuhan Medical was founded in 2018 and is committed toDevelopment of Products and Services in the Field of Children's Eye HealthFuhan Medical, a technology-based small and medium-sized enterprise, has its headquarters and R&D base located in the Nanjing Jiangbei New Area. The company possesses strong technical and R&D capabilities and has been recognized by the government as a "high-tech enterprise" and an "innovative enterprise."
Since its establishment, the company has adhered to the business philosophy of "Bringing warmth to healthcare and value to service."Based on independent research and development, forming R&D teams across multiple fields from hardware to software, and from applications to research, with several top-tier technical experts in the industry. It continuously strengthens technical exchanges and cooperation with universities and experts both domestically and internationally, carrying out various technical cooperation projects within the medical field to enhance and empower clinical diagnosis and treatment services.
Fuhan Medical's self-developedCreighton Ophthalmology Wide-field Imaging System has obtained more than 30 national patents., including more than 20 utility model and invention patents, and more than 10 software copyrights. In the future, Fuhan Medical will continue to focus on the field of pediatric ophthalmology.Developing innovative products such as portable pediatric OCT, using technological innovation to support pediatric ophthalmology.
