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Changsha GOMECY Electronics Limited

4.5
Main Products:
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Diode Laser Hair Removal, Laser & Light-Based Treatments, 980nm &1470nm Diode Laser, Body Sculpting & Slimming, Pmst & Tecar & Shockwave Physical Therapy, CO2 Fractional Laser Beauty Machine, Salon & SPA Essentials, Facial & Body Treatment, Multi-Functional Salon Systems
Country/Region:
Beijing, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
GOMECY is a trusted provider in developing, manufacturing, and supplying aesthetic, beauty, and physiotherapy equipment. We integrate R&D, production, marketing, and service, offering OEM & ODM solutions to meet diverse customer needs.

Shanghai A-Orth Medical Co., Ltd.

11 yrs·5.0
Main Products:
Orthopeadic Implants and Instruments, Spine Fixation Systems, Medical Instruments, Power Tools and Accessories, Locking Plates, Interlocking Nails, Pedicle Screws, Locking Screws, Cervical Plates, Interbody Fusion Cages
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai A-orth Medical Co., Ltd., established in 2016, has swiftly risen to prominence in the global orthopedics market, specializing in the sale of premium orthopedics and diverse medical products. The company's portfolio boasts an extensive range of products, from intricate spinal surgery series items to essential metallic bone plates, screws, and intramedullary nails, all designed to cater to the diverse needs of the medical community.

Foshan Gladent Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.

13 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Dental Chair, Dental Equipment, Dental Products, Dental Instrument
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Foshan Gladent Medical Instrument Co., Ltd Locate in foshan city of Guangdong, founded in 2013. Is a manufacturing enterprise, which is committed to the design and production of dental equipment. Our main products is dental unit, dental handpiece, dental oil-free air compressor, dental suction, dental hanpiece, curing light and other dental accessories.

SHANGHAI BIOHA BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED

13 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Soft Tissue Filler, Regenerative Fillers, Skin Booster
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Bioha Technology Co., Ltd., established in July 2003, It is an international biotechnology enterprise specializing in the research and development, production, and global OEM/ODM outsourcing services of medical beauty products. With more than ten years of deep cultivation in the medical beauty recycled materials industry, it is positioned as "professional outsourcing and global empowerment" and provides one-stop, customized product research and development and production solutions for global medical beauty brands, becoming a core partner in the global medical beauty outsourcing field.

Changzhou Waston Medical Appliance Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Orthopedic Implants, Surgical Stapler, External Fixators, Spine Implants, Orthopedic Power Tools, Endoscopic Staplers and Reloads, Trauma Implants, Disposable Circular Staplers, Orthopedic Instruments, Endo Stapler
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Changzhou Waston Medical Appliance Co., Ltd, one of China's most vigorous and innovative medical device manufacturers and related service providers, was founded in 2002. It consists of five divisions, including the Orthopedics Department, Surgical Stapler Department, Thoracic Surgery Department, Surgical Instruments Department and New Product Development Department. Our company has three R&D and production bases, located in National Changzhou Hi-tech Industry Zone of Jiangsu, National Wujin Hi-tech Industry Zone of Jiangsu, and Science and Technology Center of Changzhou separately.

Rizhao Huansheng Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Ultrasound Probe Cover, Neurosurgical Patties, Microscope Drape, Surgical Pack, Endoscope Camera Cover, Surgical Drape, Surgical Light Handle Cover, Surgical Gown, C-Arm Cover, Radiopaque CT Biopsy Grid
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
HSM is a professional supplier of disposable medical consumables with over 8 years of experience in development, quality control and export service.We provide sterile protective solutions for hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers and medical distributors worldwide.

Heze Remed Polymer Material Co., Ltd

8 yrs
Main Products:
Pdo Thread, Micro Cannula, Hyaluronic Acid Filler, Surgical Suture, Meso Solution, Meso Needle
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Heze Remed Polymer Material Co., Ltd is the leading expert in Medical Aesthetic products. Product series include Lifting Thread PDO/PCL, Surgical Suture, Hyaluronic Acid Filler, Micro Cannula, Meso Needle and Meso Solution. We cover two brands SUPERLIFT® and SUPERDERM® for lifting threads and filler injection. Especially SUPERLIFT® threads with strongest lifting effects have been well trusted by doctors and loved by patients in plastic surgery.

Jinan RunXin Commercial And Trading Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler, Dermal Filler, Botulinum Botulax Toxin, Pdo Thread Lifting, Mesotherapy Solution, Mesotherapy Gun, Scupltra
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Jinan Run Xin Commercial & Trading Co., Ltd. is located in beautiful town, Jinan City in Shandong Province. It is a biotechnology enterprise specialized in the research, production and sale of pharmaceutical intermediate, beauty products and medical apparatus and instruments.

Guangzhou Honesty Technology Co., Ltd.

28 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Shapewear, Corset, Compression Garment
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
Company Profile:
Guangzhou Honesty Technology Co., Ltd., established in 1998, is a factory specializing in the research, development, and production of physical pressure therapy shapewear garments. Our core offerings include medical postoperative shaping garments and medical compression stockings, which are widely used in medical scenarios such as burn treatment, postoperative wound care, and varicose vein management. As an integrated company covering design, R&D, production, and sales, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions.

Hebei Tengyun New Materials Co., Ltd

9 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Aluminum Template Accessories
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Our company offers variety of products which can meet your multifarious demands. We adhere to the management principles of "quality first, customer first and credit-based" since the establishment of the company and always do our best to satisfy potential needs of our customers. Our company is sincerely willing to cooperate with enterprises from all over the world in order to realize a win-win situation since the trend of economic globalization has developed with anirresistible force.

Dongguan Yuelinsen Metal Technology Co., Ltd.

5 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
CNC Machined Parts of Stainless Steel, 316L Stainless Steel Processing, CNC Machined Parts, Medical Metal Processing Parts, Biopsy Needle, Stainless Steel Capillary Tube, Medical Syringe Processing, Medical Orthopedic Drill Bit Processing, Spare Parts, Needle
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Dongguan Yue Lin Sen Metal Technology Co., Ltd. Introduction Dongguan Yue Lin Sen Technology Co., Ltd.: Has passed the quality system certification of GB/T 19001-2016/ISO 9001: 015 and GB/T 42061-2022/ISO 13485: 2016 medical device quality management system certification It specializes in the research and development and production of non-standard hardware medical device precision accessories as the main machine-processed metal products. It has dozens of high-precisionving lathes and CNC equipment: CNC lathes, engraving milling, lathe-milling compound machine, precision laser cutting of stainless steel capillary tubes for snake bone products, secondary processing of stainless steel thin-walled tubes (capillary tubes reduction, head sealing, bending, stamping secondary processing), and centerless grinding of long shaft products (health care level workshop) Main materials: Stainless steel capillary tubes, copper, aluminum, plastic, etc. For non-standard processing customization. Widely in electronics, electrical appliances, medical devices, automobile parts, transportation and other industries. The company is recognized by the industry with "Quality-oriented, Integrity Management", focusing non-standard parts sample making and batch processing, supporting custom drawing and sample customization, etc. The process flow is stable and efficient, the industry is quick to ship, the crafts spirit quality assurance, no middleman, and the company adheres to the customer-oriented, quality first, excellence, and win-win cooperation management concept, "Honest and after-sales guarantee! ! ! "Dongguan Yue Lin Sen Metal Technology Co., Ltd. Introduction Dongguan Yue Lin Sen Technology Co., Ltd.: Has passed the quality system certification of GB/T 19001-2016/ISO 9001: 015 and GB/T 42061-2022/ISO 13485: 2016 medical device quality management system certification It specializes in the research and development and production of non-standard hardware medical device precision accessories as the main machine-processed metal products. It has dozens of high-precisionving lathes and CNC equipment: CNC lathes, engraving milling, lathe-milling compound machine, precision laser cutting of stainless steel capillary tubes for snake bone products, secondary processing of stainless steel thin-walled tubes (capillary tubes reduction, head sealing, bending, stamping secondary processing), and centerless grinding of long shaft products (health care level workshop) Main materials: Stainless steel capillary tubes, copper, aluminum, plastic, etc. For non-standard processing customization. Widely in electronics, electrical appliances, medical devices, automobile parts, transportation and other industries. The company is recognized by the industry with "Quality-oriented, Integrity Management", focusing non-standard parts sample making and batch processing, supporting custom drawing and sample customization, etc. The process flow is stable and efficient, the industry is quick to ship, the crafts spirit quality assurance, no middleman, and the company adheres to the customer-oriented, quality first, excellence, and win-win cooperation management concept, "Honest and after-sales guarantee! ! !

Jiangsu Jinlu Group Medical Device Co., Ltd.

28 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Orthopedic Implants, Interlocking Nails, Spine Pedical Screws, Locking Plates, Truma Bone Plates Screws, External Fixtors, Maxillo-Facia Plates, Surgical Instruments, Cannulated Screws
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
We are engaged in the development, manufacture and sales of orthoedic implants and instruments. We are also the key enterprises for national medical apparatus and the director company of China Medical Apparatus Industry Association.

Canwell Medical Co., Ltd.

22 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Orthopaedic Implant, Screw, Orthopaedic Instrument, Bone Plates, Locking Plate
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
CANWELL Medical, a medical device company founded in 1994, is now one of the largest designers, manufacturers, and suppliers of orthopedic implants and instruments in China. We have over 60, 000 square meters of workshop. We are long term instrument contract manufacturer of USA top orthopedic companies. Our Canwell own brand product lines include traumatology, spinal fixation system and surgical instrument, covering products such as femoral nail, titanium plates and screws, pedicle screw with rods, PEEK cage, balloon kyphoplasty for spine fracture and other instrument sets, already sell in China, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.

Nantong Ntec Monofilament Technology Co., Ltd

5.0
Main Products:
Polyester Monofilament Yarn, Nylon Monofilament Yarn, HDPE/LLDPE Monofilament Yarn, Polypropylene Monofilament Yarn, Nylon Trimmer Line, Fishing Line, Polyester Wire, Polyester Zipper Yarn, Nylon Sewing Thread, Tennis String
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Nantong ntec Monofilament Technology Co., Ltd is one of high-tech enterprises in China specialized in monofil yarn for 15 years, products are widely used in filter cloth, screen printing mesh geotextile, warp knitting fabric garden tools and sports, annual sales of $50 million. It adopts complete set of drawing machine and technologies from SAHM of Germany, test and analysis instrument from Japan to ensure the products quality, The annual production capacity reaches 12, 000 tons, China first.

Changzhou Toolmed Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Orthopedic Implants, Orthopedic Instruments, Veterinary Orthopedics, Intramedullary Nail, Orthopedic Power Tools, Arthroscopy System, Spinal System, Kyphoplasty balloon, Hip & Knee Prosthesis, Locking Screws and Locking Plates
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Changzhou Toolmed medical instrument Co., Ltd. (TOOLMED), founded in 2013 and located in medical industrial center Changzhou City Jiangsu Province. We are one of the leading orthopedic manufacturers in China, specializes on the research, design, manufacturing and sales of the orthopedic implants and medical instruments including trauma locking plates, intramedullary nails, spinal implants, external fixators, orthopedic instruments and veterinary orthopedics. TOOLMED has 100+ experienced operators, 60+ advanced CNC machines, operates under consistent and strict quality system that complies with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and GMP Compliance. TOOLMED adheres to the core values of INNOVATION & EFFICIENCY & INTEGRITY & DEDICATION, and is committed to providing high quality and safe orthopedic products at affordable prices, quick logistics, dedicated after-sale service and constant doctor's support globally. TOOLMED also provides OEM/ODM services to match customer's special demands.

Yangzhou Kingcome Supply Chain Co., Ltd

Main Products:
Acupotomy Needle, Moxibustion Equipment, Plaster
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Yangzhou Kingcome Supply Chain Co., Ltd. Stands as a visionary leader in the prestigious field of Chinese traditional medicine, thriving through its distinguished acupuncture trade based in the picturesque region of Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, affectionately referred to as 'Yangzhou in March. ' With nearly six years of unwavering commitment to acupuncture, we offer an extensive range that includes acupuncture needles, small needle knives, pressure needles, intradermal needles, triangular needles, probes, acupressure patches, and cupping devices. Each product is intricately crafted from top-tier medical stainless steel wire, famed for its remarkable durability and flexibility. Our needle tips are crafted with precision for the perfect balance of sharpness and smoothness, providing a gentle yet profoundly effective experience for optimal therapeutic results.

Dalian Heshe Trading Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Gear Reducer, Fertilizer Spreader, Milling Cutter, End Mill, Cemented Carbide, Carbide Cutter, Gear Box
Country/Region:
Liaoning, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Dalian Heshe Trading Co., Ltd. is located in the Bohai Economic Belt, the economic center in the south of Northeast China, and the comprehensive industrial base of Dalian. It specializes in the sales and technical services of metal cutting tools and tool systems. We always regard improving the production efficiency, product quality and cost reduction of customers as the first priority. We analyze and understand the production process of customers, and provide customers with technical solutions and high-quality tool products suitable for various needs.

Shanghai Royalife Biological Technology Company Limited

Main Products:
Blunt-Tip Cannula, Micro-Needle Meso Solution, Meso Devices, Meso Needle, Facial Repairing Products, Skin Care Serum, Sodium Hyaluronic Acid Gel, Derma Roller Derma Pen, Hyaluronic Acid Injection, Medical Facial Mask
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Royalife Biological Technology Company Limited, established in 2014, is a hi-tech corporation integrating with R& D, production and trading. It has been engaged in developing and producing medical and beauty products with proprietary intellectual property rights and became expert in this area. Our company now supplies different kinds of produts including Hyaluronic Acid Gel, Mesotherapy Solutions, Meso Devices (Derma Pen, Derma Roller etc. ), Facial Repairing Products, Meso Needles, Cannulas, Hyaluronic Acid Fillers and PDO Thread Lifts. Based on years' experiences in medical and beauty products development and production, our company keeps ranking the most advanced level in the world. The company utilizes the latest technological breakthroughs in the world. It strives to achieve the International business and management standards and always offers the high quality products at the reasonable price to perfect our service continuously.

Shandong Hex Trading Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler, Dermal Filler, Lips Filler, Hyaluronic Acid Filler, Injectable Hyaluronic Acid, Body Filler, Beauty Filler Injectable, Pdo/Plla, Buttock Filler, Skin Bosster
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
We are the source factory of Hyaluronic Acid fillers, MESO, HA+18, Vitamin C, Type III Collagen, PDRN, skin booster, 64mg high-concentration skin booster, hair growth filler, PDO/ PCL/ PLLA/ WPDO threads, and Peptide repair freeze-dried powder. All the products support customize your private Label brand.

Jiangsu Gather Biotech Co., Ltd.

9 yrs
Main Products:
Orthopedic Implant, Orthopedic Instrument, Medical Power Tool, External Fixator, Locking Plate, Spinal Screw, Artificial Hip Joint, Artificial Knee Joint
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Jiangsu Gather Biotech Co., Ltd, located in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu. It is China's orthopedics manufacturing base, with dozens of MID-to-high-end manufacturers, covering all products required for orthopedic surgery such as the CLASS I, CLASSII, CLASSIII types of orthopedic implants and instruments. In the fierce competition environment, we optimize the integration of our products, to provide customers with the most professional, high-quality and most cost-effective product recommendations.

Nanchang Yili Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Foley Catheter, Laryngeal Mask, Suction Catheter, Closed Suction Catheter, Endotracheal Tube, Insulin Pen Needle, Medical Teaching Model, Male External Catheter, Oxygen Mask, Suture Practice Kit
Country/Region:
Jiangxi, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
YILI MEDICAL is professional manufacturer and supplier of medical Supplier over 10 years. With the rapid development of sales and the Demand of the expanding market, YiLi medical company has grown from a single product to diversified products. Our main products are including breathing anesthesia product, urinary, and injection infusion, etc. Three family owned factories are running different product lines to ensure we are able to offer various products and offer you one-stop Service.

Jining Tonghui International Trade Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Dermal Filler, Plla Acid, Meso Solution, Pdo / Pcl Thread, Cream
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Our company offers variety of products which can meet your multifarious demands. We adhere to the management principles of "quality first, customer first and credit-based" since the establishment of the company and always do our best to satisfy potential needs of our customers. Our company is sincerely willing to cooperate with enterprises from all over the world in order to realize a win-win situation since the trend of economic globalization has developed with anirresistible force.

Ningbo Siny Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

10 yrs·5.0
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Medical Devices
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Ningbo Siny Medical Technology Co., Ltd is a subsidiary of Anhui Siny Laboratory Medical Technology Co., Ltd, which was established in 2003. It is a scientific and technological enterprise integrating R& D, production and sales of medical devices. The factory is located in Tongcheng city, which is near to Shanghai seaport, covering an area of 12, 000 square meters. The company has passed ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 13485 medical device quality management system certification and CE marked.

Euro-Tek Industrial Co., Ltd.

21 yrs
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Orthopedic Implant, Orthopedic Wound, Orthopeadic Trauma Products, Orthopedic Locking Plate, Orthopedic Spinal Products, Orthopedic Instruments, Orthopedic Power Tools, Trauma Implant, Fusion Cage in
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Euro-Tek Industrial Co., Ltd is professional supplier of orthopedic medical implants and device for trauma, spine and wound care solutions. Our products include Kyphoplasty System, Orthopedic Internal&External Fixation System, Wound Dressing System, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Pulse Irrigation System and Orthopedic Surgical Power system, and we have obtained domestic and international authority certification, as FDA registration certificate, ISO13485, CE certificate, etc.

Changzhou Geasure Medical Apparatus and Instruments Co., Ltd.

11 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Orthopedic Instrument, Intramedullary Nail, Metal Locking Nail Plate
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Changzhou Geasure Medical Apparatus And Instruments Co., Ltd, established in 2015, it is a professional manufacturer engaged in the research, development, production, sale and service of orthopaedic implants and instruments. Our strengths are spine and trauma products. It is located in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province with convenient transportation access. Dedicated to strict quality control and thoughtful customer service, our experienced staff members are always available to discuss your requirements and ensure full customer satisfaction.

Shanghai Goldenwell Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Medical Devices, Sports Support, Medical Dressings
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Goldenwell Medical Technology Co., Ltd. is an enterprise integrating industry and trade, have owned 7 branch factories, 1 import & export office, and headquartered in Shanghai.

Shandong Haidike Medical Products Co., Ltd.

14 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Medical Equipment
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shandong Haidike Medical Products Co., Ltd. Was established in December 2012 with a registered capital of 30 million yuan. Its main business is masks, protective clothing, isolation clothing, isolation shoes and hats, 75% ethanol disinfectant, 84 disinfectant and other disinfection and protective products; Surgical suture with needles, suture threads, polymer fixation bandages, polymer fixation splints, surgical forceps, surgical tweezers, medical masks, and other medical consumable products. The company has a clear organizational structure and a sound management system. There are currently 400 employees, of which professional and technical personnel account for 25% of the total number of employees. All workers have undergone professional technical and practical training, and have high professional knowledge, quality awareness and the consciousness of implementing GMP. There are more than 20 kinds of products for the first class medical device registration; The second class medical device nylon thread and silk thread registration certificate, and the third class suture thread registration certificate are in the clinical trial stage. The company has three national invention patents, one utility model, and ten invention patents under review. In order to better carry out international business, in addition to participating in the world's top medical equipment exhibitions, many B2B e-commerce cross-border platforms have been opened at the same time. Two Alibaba stores have been opened, such as Foreign Trade Express and Tradeindia. The company has completed professional operations. The promotion team conducts online marketing through the analysis of platform visitor information, and completes international business on the e-commerce platform with multinational customers. The transaction volume in 2019 is about 5 million yuan, and the products are sold to the United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Turkey, Brazil, Southeast Asia More than 30 countries and regions.
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