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Medikit is one of the world's leading manufacturers in certain categories of vascular access medical devices, especially fluorine resin HD catheter for use by hospitals and emergency services. With manufacturing activities concentrated in Miyazaki, Japan, Medikit employs 519 people and markets its products through local distributors in more than 20 countries and territories in the EU and on the American continent. The last couple of years have seen outstanding development in our cardiology business through collaboration with a very relaiable partner. We have also introduced into our range several new products that are expected to make a significant impact on the fluid infusion healthcare markets. We have cared about people and their health for more than 30 years. Our products are trusted and used daily in anesthetic departments, operating theaters, ICUs, dialysis units and cardiology units around the world. Two of our most respected brands are Supercath and Super Sheath.

We have a long history of providing physicians and patients with new product developments to address changing needs.

Supercath 5We adopt a positive approach to investment in continuous improvement, technical innovation and customer service. We seriously canvass and consider market feedback and suggestions in order to keep abreast of real market demand. We are committed to reliably providing the devices, service and expertise that end-users seek, and to consistently offering safety, quality and superior performance. We started out with just a handful of employees in a small workshop in Miyazaki, Japan.

1973
Foundation
Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. founded by Mr. Hiroaki Nakajima.
The company's first product line was HD needles.
1976
Launch of innovative IV catheter
Launched the nation's first all-in-one fluorine resin IV catheter.
1981
Launch of innovative hemodialysis catheter
Launched fluorine resin hemodialysis catheter.
1984
Foundation of Medikit
Distribution facilities separated from Togo Medikit Co., Ltd.
Medikit Co., Ltd. established as a new distribution arm.
1988
Launch of cardiology products
Launched sheath introducer and angiographic catheter.
1991
Launch of “Super Sheath” introducer in Japan
1998
ISO Certificate
ISO9001 / ISO13485 / EN46001 granted to Medikit's Hyuga and Togo plants.
2001
Launch of IV safety catheter
Launched “Supercath Z3” safety needle with hemostasis valve.
2002
Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. wholly owned by Medikit Co., Ltd.
2005
Stock exchange listing
Medikit Co., Ltd. listed on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange.
2005
Foundation of Medikit VietNam in Haiphong
2006
Launch of “Super Sheath” introducer in global market.
2011
Opening of Medikit VietNam new factory in Haiphong

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Today and tomorrow

These significant developments did not happen by chance. Our proactive corporate approach is a product of the steady growth and innovative strengths of the company. Now, with an impressive stable of quality products, we are setting our sight on even more significant developments over coming years. Using our new, globalized marketing, manufacturing and customer service platform as a springboard, we aim to make our medical devices the preferred choice in relevant categories of the vascular access medical technology industry in the new global marketplace.

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