UMediC Group Berhad

At a Glance

Principal Activity:	Manufacturing, marketing and distribution of medical devices and consumables as well as the provision of after-sales service for all products.
Location (s):	Manufacturing facilities in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia Marketing & Distribution Offices in Penang, KL and Johor, Malaysia
Factory Building Built-Up Area:	48,487.40 sq ft
Revenue (FYE 2022):	RM50,738,000
Certification(s):	ISO 9001:2015 ISO 13485:2016 ISO Class 7 cleanroom EN ISO 13485:2016 Halal certification for prefilled humidifiers GDPMD certification European conformity certification (CE Marking)
Number of Employees:	100-200
Core competency:	Manufacturing of medical devices Marketing and distributions of global well-known brands of medical devices Research and development of medical devices
Website:	www.umedic.com.my
Contact Person:	Ng Sze Hui Email: shng@umedic.com.my

Introduction

UMediC Group Berhad is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, UMediC Healthcare Sdn Bhd (formerly known as UWC Healthcare Sdn Bhd) and UWHM Sdn Bhd (formerly known as UWC Healthcare MFG (M) Sdn Bhd), the company is principally involved in manufacturing, marketing and distribution of various branded medical devices and consumables as well as the provision of after-sales service for all products offered. With over 20 years of industry experience, UMediC Group currently exports to more than 30 countries.

Founded in 2002 through the incorporation of UMediC Healthcare, the company’s operation was primarily in the marketing and distribution of medical supplies and dental-related products and devices. Over the years, UMediC Group has diversified its marketing and distribution business to include various types of medical devices and consumables in light of its growing potential and demand for such products. Notably, the company is an authorised distributor for global well known healthcare brands such as Philips, GE healthcare, Mindray, Merit, Löwenstein etc.

In 2011, UMediC Group has ventured into the research and development (R&D) and manufacturing of medical consumables, carrying its own brand. In ensuring constant improvements on the R&D activities, the company has also established an in-house microbiology and chemical laboratory.

Products & Services

The main products manufactured by UMediC Group are HydroX prefilled humidifiers and AirdroX inhaler spacers.

Product

Description

Prefilled humidifier

Prefilled humidifier with sterile water is used to humidify the respiratory gas for patient and mostly used in oxygen therapy such as oxygen concentrators, gas cylinders or wall gas outlets via a mask or cannula in homecare, hospital, extended care facilities or hospital environment.

Inhaler spacer

Inhaler spacer is a device intended to be used with metered dose inhaler that comprised of reservoir into which an aerosol medication is dispensed.
Inhaler spacer is intended to minimise the delivery of large aerosolised particles by holding drugs after aerosolisation which would otherwise deposit in the mouth, throat, or upper airway thereby increasing the percentage of inhaled medication that reaches the lower airways.

Additionally, the medical devices supplied by UMediC Group include but not limited to the following:

Product	Description
Medical Devices (i) Patient monitor / MRI-compatible patient monitor	A patient monitor is a device that accurately keeps track of a patient’s condition and state of health during and after surgery. An MRI-compatible patient monitor is a device for use in magnetic resonance environments in the magnetic resonance imaging room and enable users to print certain information. Featured with wireless oxygen saturation (“SpO2”) and electrocardiogram modules, anaesthesia gas monitoring options and pre-configurable parameter selection such as invasive blood pressure, central venous pressure for selected models.
(ii) Defibrillator / AED	A defibrillator is used to restore normal rhythm to the heart in the event of life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest. Featured with pre-configurable parameters options such as SpO2, carbon dioxide, non-invasive blood pressure and pacing, it can be used as a patient monitor. An AED is a portable electronic device that automatically identifies life threatening cardiac rhythm and is able to treat patients through defibrillation which is an application of electricity to stop the arrhythmia and allow the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm. An AED is ideal for outdoor, hospital and public areas, and can be used for an adult or child.
(iii) Ventilator	A ventilator assists or replaces spontaneous breathing by getting oxygen into the lungs and removing carbon dioxide from the body to help patients breathe easier. Mobile, compact, small and lightweight. Can be used for “intra-hospital” patient transfer. Equipped with invasive, non-invasive and oxygen therapy ventilation. Wide patient range – adult, children and neonates.
(iv) Maternal and infant care Cardiotocography monitor	A device to perform antepartum foetal monitoring by accurately and noninvasively tracking baby’s heart rate for non-stress tests. A device used for monitoring and recording the foetal heartbeat and the uterine contractions during pregnancy.
Infant resuscitation system	It is a portable resuscitation with integrated suction system/ integrated air blender used to provide neonatal ventilatory support (ensure adequate pressure delivery and oxygenation) in order to treat birth asphyxia. Ideal for labour, delivery to NICU and delivery to the well-baby nursery.
Infant radiant warmer	A device creates a stable and thermoregulated environment by generating heat from the Calrod® heater which is evenly distributed to enable fast, easy access to the baby.
(v) Ultrasound machine	Ultrasound is an imaging modality that utilises high-frequency sound waves to provide cross-sectional images of the body so that organs inside the body can be examined. The full specification model with many types of transducers to choose from and used for obstetrics and gynaecology.
(vi) Furniture Medical bed	Medical bed refers to bed that is specially designed for the comfort and well-being of the hospitalised patients or individual in need of some form of medical care. Types of medical bed that the company offers include electric medical bed, electric paediatric bed, intensive care unit bed, neonate electric bed and trauma stretcher. The company engages third-party contract manufacturers to manufacture medical beds.
Medical cart	Medical cart is designed to use at the general wards and clinics to store daily drugs and different types of drug administration devices as well. There are also bins for the user to discard used items accordingly. The company engages third-party contract manufacturers to manufacture medical beds.
Medical Consumables (i) Pressure transducer kit	Pressure transducer kit is used when monitoring central venous lines or arterial blood pressure.
(ii) Arterial cannulation	The device is used when an arterial line is needed to monitor the arterial blood pressure.
(iii) Arterial blood sampling systems	Arterial blood sampling systems with a safe-draw system to reduce unnecessary blood discard and spillage.

Achievements & Awards

In recognition of UMediC Group’s outstanding contribution to the sales of Philips’ medical products, the company was awarded the Best Country Order Growth, Patient Care and Monitoring Solutions and the Best Channel Partner Performance, Value Segment for Patient Monitors by Philips. On top of that, the company also received an appreciation award – Rising Star Award from Mindray, a Chinese multinational medical instrumentation manufacturer.

UMediC Group’s AirdroX inhaler spacers have registered with the Belgian Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products. The product also won them the Gold Award under Best Innovation Award category, Malaysia Technology Expo 2020 Special Edition – COVID-19 International Innovation Awards.

Future Plan

UMediC’s future plans and business strategies are as follows:

Construction of a new factory building

UMediC Groups’s current factory building has a built-up area of approximately 48,487.40 sq ft. The company is currently expanding its production capacity by building a new plant behind our current manufacturing facilities with a built up of 21,345.66 sq ft.

Strengthening domestic presence and reach

UMediC Group plans to further strengthen its domestic presence through the setting up of one new marketing and distribution office each in the central area of Kuala Lumpur and Johor.

Expanding product portfolio through the development of current and new brand distribution business

The demand for medical devices is expected to continue growing, and the company strives to offer a wider and more comprehensive selection of medical devices to end-customers. The company intends to distribute more medical devices in different specifications, price ranges and features, in order to fulfil the different requirements of our end-customers including public and private hospitals, other healthcare service providers as well as non-medical business entities.

Development and commercialisation of new manufacturing products

Holding on to the aim to expand the manufacturing segment and also to develop and commercialise more products of own brand, UMediC Group has identified new products such as sterile water for inhalation, prefilled nebulisers, digital oxygen flowmeters and humidifier humidity sensors, which are targeted to commercialise in the next two years. These new products will be added to the existing list of own brand product offerings and cross-marketed to the company’s existing clientele.

Written in Feb 2023

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