Siemens Healthineers Russia (Siemens Healthcare)

History

2023: Markus Ster is new CEO of Siemens Healthineers in Russia, Kazakhstan and Central Asia region

In February 2023, it became known about the appointment of Marcus Ster as the new CEO of Siemens Healthineers in the region of Russia, Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Prior to that, he worked for the company as a commercial director. Read more here.

2022

Request for frequencies for medical equipment in Russia

Siemens Healthineers asked for frequencies for medical equipment in Russia, which became known in mid-December 2022. The company asked the State Commission on Radio Frequencies (SCRF) to include a 23.6 MHz band in the list of bands for high-frequency devices.

German medical In the equipment requested by the manufacturer, frequency band in any case, very close ranges, there are, for example, devices for physiotherapy, a To news source familiar with several developers of medical equipment said. According to the interlocutor, equipment at frequencies of 23.6 MHz can be used for point treatment of malignant tumors, and in this case, radiation is combined with the introduction of special drugs.

Siemens Healthineers asked for frequencies for medical equipment in Russia

In order to use such devices in Russia at these frequencies, permission from the authorities is necessary, because the equipment of hospitals and clinics can interfere with other equipment. According to experts, some fixed and mobile communication devices operate in ranges close to 23 MHz. In the future, analysts believe that if the required frequency is included in the list of bands for high-frequency devices, this can simplify the import of this equipment into the country.

Siemens Healthineers continues to operate in Russia, despite the departure of Siemens from the country. The reluctance of Siemens Healthineers to curtail the Russian business is understandable: the loss of the client base and the reduction in sales is painful for any company, said TelecomDaily CEO Denis Kuskov. In addition, it would be unethical for Siemens as a company with a significant share of the medical equipment market to leave the market without ensuring its support and renewal, he said.

According to the head of the Content-Review project, Sergei Polovnikov, the fact that Siemens has applied for frequencies may indicate the company's plans for a long-term presence in Russia.^[1]

Continued work in Russia despite the departure of Siemens

As it became known on May 12, 2022, Siemens Healthineers will continue to work in the Russian market despite the departure of Siemens, which owns a controlling stake in the manufacturer of medical devices (while Siemens Healthineers is an independent public company).

{{quote 'Siemens AG's decision to leave Russia does not apply to Siemens Healthineers. As previously reported, we at Siemens Healthineers continue to provide the best possible support to our customers and their patients in Russia. We do this in strict accordance with the law. The current sanctions are not aimed directly at the health sector, since access to medical care is one of the basic human rights, Siemens Healthineers said in a statement (quoted by TASS). }}

Siemens Healthineers will continue to work in Russia despite the departure of Siemens

On May 12, 2022, Siemens President and CEO Roland Bush announced the start of an "orderly process of curtailing industrial operations in Russia." He also concluded that the decision "does not address the humanitarian-oriented aspects of healthcare of Siemens Healthineers, which is also a separately registered company."

Against the background of the Russian special operation in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions, several foreign manufacturers of medical devices reported a halt in the supply of products to the Russian Federation. According to Igor Korobko, Director of the Department of Science and Innovative Health Development of the Ministry of Health, problems can begin with the presence of endoprostheses and their components, which are used in traumatology-orthopedics, with catheters and consumables for cardiovascular surgery and neurosurgery, devices, tools, components and consumables for endosurgery, anesthesiology-resuscitation, transplantology and dialysis.

They plan to solve the problem collectively: back in March 2022, the Ministry of Health created 20 working groups in various fields of medicine, which include the main freelance specialists of the Ministry of Health, representatives of Roszdravnadzor, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and experts from the National Institute of Quality.^[2]

Continued work in Russia amid US and EU sanctions

In early March 2022, Johnson & Johnson and Siemens Healthineers promised to continue supplying medical equipment to the Russian market, despite the sanctions that the United States and the European Union imposed on the Russian Federation after the start of a special operation in Ukraine.

As a medical technology company, our priority remains to support HCWs and patients in all circumstances and in every country. We believe that sanctions should not have negative humanitarian consequences for civilians and hope that we can continue to support those who need us both in Ukraine and in Russia, Siemens Healthineers said.

Siemens promises to continue the supply of medical equipment in the Russian Federation

They also stressed that Siemens Healthineers will comply with sanctions and export control requirements, while the company will continue to support medical institutions and patients, referring to the right to medical care enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The company also noted that health care the sanctions are not aimed directly at activities in the field, but the manufacturer of medical equipment expects an indirect negative impact on its business. Transportation will require some workarounds, and pressure on energy costs will potentially increase inflationary trends. Of course, the situation is unpredictable and changing rapidly, and the company will continue to monitor it, Siemens Healthineers said.

Johnson & Johnson also intends to continue working in Russia. The company stated the following:

Our priority is the safety of affected employees and their families. We support them in every way we can. We are also committed to ensuring that our essential health products reach people in need in the region.[3]

2018: Creation of a network of medical laboratories together with Rostec

On January 11, 2018, it became known about the cooperation of Siemens Healthineers with the state corporation Rostec. The partners agreed to create a network of centralized clinical and diagnostic laboratories, reports TASS. The corresponding agreement was signed in January 2018 between the enterprises of the Rostec radio-electronic cluster and Siemens Healthcare, a source in the Russian health system familiar with the negotiations told TASS.

"Laboratories are created in administrative centers of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and will provide services for the centralized processing of biomaterials of patients based on diagnostic equipment. Siemens It is not profitable for the state to maintain a large number of small laboratories where it is impossible to control the quality of research. The project will help centralize these functions, save budget money and improve the quality of services, "the agency's interlocutor said, adding that at the first stage the project is planned to be launched in three pilot regions, in the future it is possible to expand to 10.

In Rostec, TASS confirmed these plans, noting that the companies of the radio-electronic cluster of the state corporation will be involved in their implementation. The corporation also said that in the future, the possibility of localizing the production of Siemens laboratory equipment and consumables in Russia is being considered. At the same time, Rostec did not disclose the details of the agreement, noting that it was too early to discuss them.

According to a TASS source in the health care system, organizational issues are being worked out at this time, and the corresponding premises are being searched.

"Investments at the first stage will amount to about 4 billion rubles. The agreement also provides for measures to improve the professional level of medical specialists, "the agency's interlocutor

Rostec and Siemens Healthcare will create a network of medical laboratories in Russia

Details of the agreement were not disclosed. It is only known that it, among other things, involves measures to improve the professional level of medical specialists.

2017

Partnership with Медскан.рф

On August 7, 2017, Siemens Healthineers in Russia and the Медскан.рф network of medical centers announced the conclusion of a strategic partnership agreement, which provides for the creation of Siemens Healthineers reference centers based on medical centers. In addition to expanding the ability to diagnose patients using Siemens Healthineers equipment and software, there will be demonstrations of this equipment at sites to interested healthcare institutions. Partners also intend to provide mutual support in promoting their products and services. More information about the event can be found here.

Cooperation with Kazan Federal University

On May 23, 2017, Siemens Healthineers announced a collaboration with Kazan Federal University. Together, the partners will study and test new digital equipment, software for research activities, diagnostics and treatment of diseases. Read more here.

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