Hannuo Medical Secures Two Additional Class III Medical Device Certificates, Further Breaking ECMO Technology Bottlenecks

The disposable centrifugal pump heads and disposable membrane oxygenators independently developed and manufactured by Lifemotion Medical Technology Co., Ltd. have recently been approved for market launch through the emergency review and approval procedure of the National Medical Products Administration.

ECMO is a critical extracorporeal life support technology, clinically primarily used to support respiratory and/or circulatory insufficiency. It has currently become a key technology in the management of refractory acute heart failure and respiratory failure. ECMO support involves draining venous blood from the patient into an extracorporeal circuit driven by a centrifugal pump, passing it through a membrane oxygenator for gas exchange, and then returning it to the patient’s body. This process assumes partial or complete responsibility for circulation and gas exchange, thereby restoring effective oxygenation. As an advanced technology in the field of critical care emergency medicine, the proficiency in ECMO therapy is often a significant indicator of the comprehensive resuscitation capabilities of a hospital, region, or even a country in treating critically ill patients.

In January 2023, Lifemotion’s extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support assistance device and disposable membrane oxygenator kit were approved.“China’s First Domestically Produced ECMO Device and Consumables Kit” Achieved a Zero-to-One Breakthrough in the Localization of Extracorporeal Life Support Technology.The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has once again approved the market launch of two core ECMO products from Lifemotion, marking another breakthrough by Lifemotion’s ECMO system in overcoming the technological bottlenecks previously imposed by imported ECMO devices., also signaling a new phase of development for China's ECMO sector.

The successful launch of the single-centrifugal pump head and the single-membrane oxygenator has enabled Lifemotion to gain a foothold in the ECMO product sector.A Total of 4 Registration Certificates for Domestically Manufactured Class III Medical Devices, becoming the core of active and passive technologies in the field of extracorporeal life supportThe Chinese Domestic Company with the Most Comprehensive ECMO Product Line, providing clinicians with a safer, more reliable, and more diversified ECMO system that meets the needs of a wider range of clinical scenarios.

The centrifugal pump head launched in this offering features an independently innovated design based on “high drive efficiency, low hemolysis, excellent biocompatibility, and long-lasting anticoagulant coating.”With fully independent intellectual property rights, it is the centrifugal pump head with the smallest priming volume among currently marketed products in China.The membrane oxygenator is based on an independently innovative design featuring "low transmembrane pressure difference, long-term oxygenation, and long-term anticoagulation."Its performance in terms of long-term oxygenation and biocompatibility is on par with international counterparts.

The centrifugal pump head and membrane oxygenator are core components of the ECMO system. Their successful approval and market launch as standalone devices will better meet the requirements of clinical guidelines and technical standards for clinical use, providing clinicians with safer and more patient-friendly options.

As the nation continues to advance the sophistication of the medical device industry’s foundation and modernize its industrial chain, fostering innovative development in high-end medical devices and supporting the Healthy China initiative, Lifemotion has affirmed its commitment to fulfilling its mission. The company will continue to deepen its expertise in core technologies for emergency and critical care as well as extracorporeal circulation. Adhering to the philosophy of “independent R&D and innovation-driven core,” and focusing on meeting clinical development needs and enhancing patient benefits, Lifemotion is dedicated to overcoming technical challenges in core products, deepening product applications, and improving medical services. By continuously expanding across the entire industrial chain and creating comprehensive solutions for emergency and critical care extracorporeal circulation, Lifemotion contributes to safeguarding lives and creating value for society.