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The South African Medical Technology Industry Association (SAMED) was founded in 1985 and is committed to advancing patient care through medtech.

We work together with our members to build collective, objective and credible platforms to share knowledge and engage with stakeholders, and we support our members in growing a sustainable and ethical medtech industry that enhances patient access to innovative solutions.

Through our various committees, we promote the interests, knowledge and expertise of our members, increase the visibility, credibility and standing of the medtech industry, and

Bloodline Medical Tech is a South African healthcare innovation company focused on improving emergency response and patient safety through rapid access to critical medical information.

Our flagship innovation, the QR-Based Blood Type Identification System, addresses a major healthcare challenge: delays in identifying patient blood types and accessing critical medical information during emergencies. In many cases, patients may be unconscious, unable to communicate, or without medical records, resulting in delays that can affect treatment outcomes.

The Bloodline system enables patients to create