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India plans national registry to track implantable medical devices and patients

India plans to tighten oversight of implantable medical devices by creating a national registry to track products and patients, a move aimed at curbing overuse, fixing accountability and ensuring only certified devices are used.

The proposal is being considered at the highest level and an announcement is expected soon, a senior government official told ET.

According to the official, registry data will help guide policy measures and improve procurement at the national level for government-run schemes with clear distinction between quality vis-a-vis low-cost devices. It will help check che and low-quality imports from neighbouring countries, the official added. India’s medical devices sector is projected to grow to $50 billion by 2030.

It is currently at $15 billion, as per industry estimates. More than a million high-risk implants are currently used in India annually, including cardiac stents, orthopaedic joints, pacemakers and spinal devices.

The plan is to mandate maintenance of data records for all cardiac and orthopaedic implants in the first phase at the manufacturer, supplier and hospital levels. This will be expanded in phases to cover all devices.

India implants lakhs of devices every year but can’t trace them. A National Implant Registry will help find patients in a recall, track real-world safety and build Indian evidence, said Rajiv Nath, forum coordinator of the Association of Indian Medical Devices Industry.

The association is of the view that the registry will enable rid identification of patients during global device recalls or adverse events, and ensure end-toend accountability from the manufacturer to the patient.

India’s medical implant sector faces issues such as regulatory gs, dependence on imports, high costs and lack of specialised oversight. Efforts are being made to regulate the sector, including through introduction of the National Medical Devices Policy in 2023.

While cardiac stents top the list of medical devices associated with adverse events, there have been instances of faulty implants in the knee and spinal devices.

Published On May 21, 2026 at 06:49 AM IST

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Quadria-arm to back patient monitoring platform LifeSigns

New Delhi: Quadria Group’s healthcare venture arm, HealthQuad has has announced to invest an disclosed sum in AI-driven patient monitoring platform LifeSigns.

The fresh cital will be deployed in expanding the Chennai-based startup’s international footprint across Southeast Asia and the GCC region and strengthening its AI-led technology stack through selective integrations.

Founded in 2019, LifeSigns is a US FDA-proved continuous patient monitoring platform, which integrates medical grade wearable and cloud dashboard with a predictive AI engine to provide safety alters by monitoring, heart rate, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.

It flags early signs of deterioration to enable timely clinical intervention and is stated to be adopted by 50 facilities across tier 2 cities.

So far the platform has monitored over 325,000 patients and generated more than 87,000 alerts.

According to a company release the platform has helped to reduced code blue incidents by 90 per cent, and lowered ICU readmissions by nearly 78 per cent.

Quadria’s $350 million HealthQuad Fund, backs new-age healthcare business models with global relevance.

LifeSigns is building that layer to detect deterioration early and enable timely intervention which can significantly improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs at scale. This is a globally relevant model and where the next wave of healthcare will be built, said Rahul Agarwal, Partner, HealthQuad.

Published On May 11, 2026 at 03:06 PM IST

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Paras Health unveils Umeed ke Sitare initiative for cancer survivors

New Delhi: Gurugram-based multispeciality hospital chain Paras Health on Wednesday launched ‘Umeed Ke Sitare‘- a program dedicated to honouring the courage, resilience, and recovery journeys of cancer survivors.

“With cancer cases rising steadily across India, the healthcare ecosystem is increasingly recognising the importance of holistic and patient-centric oncology care. Reinforcing this proach, Paras Health organised ‘Umeed Ke Sitare’ in Gurugram, Haryana,” the hospital said in a statement.

The program brought together cancer survivors, caregivers, oncologists, and healthcare professionals to celebrate stories of hope and perseverance while highlighting the emotional and psychological aspects of cancer recovery.

India reports more than 1.4 million new cancer cases and nearly 900,000 cancer-related deaths annually, according to estimates.

Cancer treatment often leaves a long-lasting emotional and physical impact on patients and their families. Recognising these challenges, Paras Health designed ‘Umeed Ke Sitare’ to acknowledge the strength of survivors while encouraging conversations around emotional
wellbeing, rehabilitation, and survivorship care, it added.

India is witnessing a significant rise in the cancer burden, and with it comes an urgent responsibility for healthcare institutions to continuously advance the standards of oncology care. The future of cancer treatment lies in precision—precision in diagnosis, clinical decision-
making, and personalised treatment pathways that improve both survival and quality of life,” Dr. Dharminder Nagar, Mananging Director at Paras Health said.

Furthr, Narang said that the hoispital has built a strong multidisciplinary oncology ecosystem led by experienced oncologists, advanced technologies, and integrated expertise across surgical, medical, and radiation oncology.

Vineet Aggarwal Group COO Paras Health said that as the cancer burden continues to grow across India, healthcare systems must evolve beyond conventional treatment models and build patient-centric ecosystems that combine clinical excellence with compassionate continuity of care.

“Oncology care today is not only about treating disease, but also about helping patients and survivors navigate one of the most challenging phases of their lives with confidence and dignity. At Paras Health, we remain committed to strengthening our oncology services through advanced infrastructure, multidisciplinary collaboration, and precision-driven treatment proaches.”

The initiative reflects a broader transformation underway in India’s healthcare sector, where providers are increasingly adopting more empathetic and holistic proaches to treatment.

The government introduced policies, strategic interventions, and financial assistance schemes to enhance prevention, early detection, treatment, and patient care nationwide.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been allocated a total of Rs 99,858.56 crore, for priortising cancer care in FY 2025-26.