Micro Medical Ltd, a part of the Viasys Healthcare Group, is a world market leader in the origination, design and manufacture of the highest quality specialist medical electronic devices for the cardiopulmonary market. We maintain an active policy of research and development, embracing new technology in order to continually improve our products and provide our customers with new diagnostic solutions.
Registered in 1983, Micro Medical Ltd is a dynamic company founded upon innovation, quality and customer service. The head office is based in Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK, employing more than 100 people in a purpose built environment. Internationally we are represented in 89 countries by our dedicated network of distribution partners, with exports accounting for 70% of annual sales. In 1998 Micro Medical Ltd were awarded the Queen's Award for Export Acheivement.
Micro Medical Ltd was established when the 3 founder members designed and manufactured the first pocket spirometer. Over 20 years later, Micro Medical Ltd is a global leader in the field of cardiopulmonary medicine with a comprehensive range of spirometers, respiratory muscle products and devices for smoking cessation. In addition, the company has diversified into new areas such as the assessment of arterial stiffness and endothelial function in cardiovascular disease, lactose intolerance testing and nitric oxide monitoring in intensive care settings. Our subsidiary company, MicroGas, based in Sittingbourne, Kent, UK, are specialist manufacturers of calibration gas mixtures in non-refillable cylinders.
Research and Development
Micro Medical Ltd has a strong commitment to research and development, 20% of our workforce, which enables us to continually update and improve our current products, providing our customers with the latest technology and features, and develop innovative portable solutions for new and existing diagnostic tests.
We are proud to hold a British Design Award in the Medical Equipment category for our Micro spirometer, the first pocket spiometer. Our other notable 'design firsts' include our electronic data capture spirometer (MicroDiaryCard), Airways Resistance (MicroRint), Sniff Nasal Inspiratory Pressure (MicroRPM), Respiratory Muscle Endurance (MicroRMA) and Pulsetrace
Manufacturing
Micro Medical Ltd products are manufactured at our UK headquarters and our factory holds the highly prized ISO9001:2000 certification and the medical device accreditation ISO13485 for quality compliance.
We have an efficient delivery record to our international customers with our devices holding CE, FDA and CMDCAS approval certificates. We take pride in our ability to meet present and future regulatory body guidelines
Sales and Marketing
Micro Medical Ltd has a global reputation and presence, providing high quality cardiopulmonary diagnostic devices. Health professionals in hospitals, primary care, occupational health, health promotion organisations and pharmacies choose our equipment for its accuracy, reliability and ease of use. In addition, Pharmaceutical companies around the world employ our devices for clinical research, education and promotional campaigns.
We exhibit at all major national and international cardiopulmonary conferences and exhibitions alongside our distribution partners, including the ERS, ATS and Medica, where our latest products are available for demonstration. Many of our products are market leaders in their field:
Micro - pocket spirometer
MicroLab - desktop spirometer
Spida 5 - PC spirometery software
MicroRPM - respiratory muscle meter
MicroCO - carbon monoxide monitor
and many have been translated into all major languages, including Russian and Chinese.
Training and Product Support
Micro Medical Ltd provide international support and training, in cooperation with our dedicated distribution partners, to help the medical professional achieve maximum benefit for their patients. Our experienced personnel are able to provide users with the latest advice and training in key areas of cardiopulmonary medicine.
Our services include:
Local international support
Accredited training courses
Telephone helpline
Website Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Warranty repair service
Customisation and training for clinical trials
Software registration and support
Focus on the Future
Micro Medical Ltd is dedicated to the continued investment necessary to provide our customers with the highest quality diagnostic solutions, customer service and product support.
"Micro Medical will continue to maintain our policy of developing and improving our existing products, as well as introducing original ideas for simple ways to measure new and existing diagnostic tests. We have several exciting new projects in development, including the analysis of respiratory muscle endurance, the measurement of arterial stiffness and endothelial function, and some innovative work in central bloood pressure. It is our intention to remain market leaders in our chosen field and to continue generating new ideas so that we can sustain our focus on the future."
Daniel Quirke, Managing Director