Sirim collaborates with Gaia Pebbles to drive medical device technology transfer to local industry players

Sirim collaborates with Gaia Pebbles to drive medical device technology transfer to local industry players

20 Dec 2022

Sirim Bhd’s subsidiary, Sirim Tech Venture Sdn Bhd (STV), has collaborated with Gaia Pebbles Sdn Bhd (GAIA) to drive medical device technology transfer to local industry players.

Under the agreement, STV is transferring the portable procedure station (PPS) technology to boost GAIA business diversification in the medical device industry.

Sirim president and group chief executive officer Datuk Dr Ahmad Sabirin Arshad said the agreement, among other things, will provide GAIA with knowledge in medical device technology and position GAIA as an industry player for PPS in Malaysia.

“Additionally, GAIA has direct access to available technology solutions in SIRIM and external sources.

“This significant agreement, among other things, will provide GAIA with knowledge in medical device technology and position GAIA as an industry player for PPS in Malaysia.

“Additionally, GAIA has direct access to available technology solutions in SIRIM as well as external sources,” he said.

PPS is a portable equipment made of medical-grade stainless steel 304 to facilitate wound cleansing, especially in emergencies.

It will minimise patient complications and cross-infection risk while providing a safe and hygienic environment.

Sirim said government hospitals and health clinics are the primary target market, as those are where most emergency cases will be referred.

However, it is not limited to private hospitals and clinics as they are also the potential target market, it added.

The engagements between GAIA and STV commenced in June 2022 with several discussions and negotiations, which led to the signing ceremony of the outright sale agreement between STV and Gaia recently.

Source: NST