The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei “3+N” allied region has completed a volume-based procurement (VBP) tender for coronary catheters, guide wires, and coronary dilation balloons, with the results now published. This comprehensive coverage of consumables used during coronary interventional surgery marks a significant step in the regional VBP initiative. The latest round saw an average price reduction of 78.29%, and the winning results are expected to be implemented initially in Tianjin.
Detailed Results of the VBP Tender
- Coronary Guide Wire Category: The category included 42 products, with prices ranging from the most expensive at RMB 588 (USD 85.45) to the cheapest at RMB 200 (USD 29.07), and an average winning price of RMB 525.57 (USD 76.38).
- Coronary Catheters: 20 products were included, with Medtronic, Terumo, and Cordis being involved. Prices ranged from the lowest at RMB 213 (USD 30.95) to the highest at RMB 547.2 (USD 79.52), with an average winning price of RMB 423.94 (USD 61.61).
- Coronary Dilation Balloons: 89 products were included, with Medtronic, Abbott, Lepu, and others participating. Prices ranged from the lowest at RMB 122.98 (USD 17.87) to the highest at RMB 425 (USD 61.76), with an average winning price of RMB 327.88 (USD 47.65).
- Coronary Drug Balloons: 12 products were up for bidding, involving B BRAUN, Lepu Medical, and others. Prices ranged from the lowest at RMB 5,637 (USD 819.21) to the highest at RMB 6,301 (USD 915.56), with an average winning price of RMB 5,942 (USD 863.40).
Upcoming VBP Initiatives
The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei “3+N” alliance procurement platform is anticipated to advance the VBP of pacemakers, open staplers, and more later this year, further expanding the region’s efforts to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient access to essential medical devices.-Fineline Info & Tech
