Surgical and Medical Instruments

Medical devices include pacemakers, artificial heart valves, diagnostic and imaging equipment, in vitro diagnostics, dialysis machines, hip and knee implants, synthetic skin, surgical instruments, infusion pumps, life support systems, catheters, bandages, and certain ICTs.

Companies in this sector prioritize R&D and technology, with increasing product complexity due to the integration of multiple technologies. Advanced materials, microelectronics, biotechnology, big data analytics, and AI are now standard. Both Canadian and international companies are innovating to develop new products and enhance existing ones.