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Japanese Sigmax Strengthens Home Healthcare Initiatives

Japanese Sigmax Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is taking significant steps to enhance its role in home healthcare by participating in the upcoming 8th Japan Home Healthcare Association Conference, scheduled to take place on July 4-5, 2026 at the Sapporo Convention Center. This event will feature a dedicated exhibition booth, showcasing various portable medical devices designed for diverse medical settings, especially in home healthcare. Additionally, the company will co-host a luncheon seminar focused on the practical use of pocket ultrasound technology in home care.

Background of the Exhibition: Supporting Multi-disciplinary Collaboration in Home Healthcare

Historically, Japanese Sigmax has concentrated its medical business on orthopedics, developing medical devices and products that support the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. In recent years, the company has expanded its initiatives, applying its expertise in patient assessment and care to a broader range of medical settings, including regional and home healthcare. This shift reflects a growing awareness of the need for immediate on-site patient evaluation and effective information sharing among healthcare professionals, particularly in home healthcare environments.

In such settings, healthcare providers are often required to work with limited equipment and personnel. They need to assess the patient’s condition promptly and coordinate effectively among various specialists, including doctors and nurses. The demand for portable devices that allow for real-time clinical assessment at the patient's side has consequently increased.

At this conference, Japanese Sigmax will exhibit its range of portable medical devices that facilitate immediate patient evaluations in home care environments. The collaborative seminar that the company is co-hosting will feature practical applications of pocket ultrasound (POCUS) technology, such as image sharing between visiting nurses, gastroenterostomy tube exchanges, and management of elimination care. The seminar aims to demonstrate how pocket ultrasound can mitigate the challenges associated with visibility in home healthcare procedures, reinforcing multi-disciplinary assessment and care practices.

Japanese Sigmax is committed to developing products and services that address the challenges faced by professionals in home healthcare, actively incorporating feedback from the field to enhance its capabilities further.

8th Japan Home Healthcare Association Conference Overview

• - Dates: July 4-5, 2026
• - Venue: Sapporo Convention Center, Sapporo Industry Promotion Center
• - Official Website: 8th Japan Home Healthcare Conference
• - Booth Location: Sapporo Convention Center 1F, Main Hall (Booth Number 16)

Featured Products

1. Portable Ultrasound Imaging Device - POCUS miruco CL5
- General Name: General-purpose ultrasound imaging device (JMDN Code: 40761000)
- Medical Device Classification: Managed medical device
- For in-home care and outpatient services, this device assists in assessing physical conditions.

2. Ultrasound Bone Density Measurement Device - FRS-100A LIAQUS Portable
- General Name: Ultrasound bone density measurement device (JMDN Code: 40779000)
- Medical Device Classification: Managed medical device
- This device is used to verify bone health through ultrasound measurements of the heel, applicable in home healthcare, health checks, and outpatient settings.

Co-hosted Seminar on POCUS in Home Healthcare

Theme: Visualizing Techniques and Conditions through POCUS in Home Care

• - Date: July 5, 2026, 12:00 - 13:00
• - Venue: Room 7, Sapporo Convention Center 204
• - Chairperson: Dr. Hiroshi Chiba (Kikyougahara Hospital, Home Care Department)
• - Presentation Title: "Visualizing the Black Box of Home Healthcare with POCUS – From Visiting Nurse Consultations to PEG Exchanges and Elimination Care"
• - Speaker: Dr. Kazuhei Uemura (Shimane University Medical School, General Medicine Center)

About Japanese Sigmax Co., Ltd.

Founded on June 1, 1973, and located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japanese Sigmax has established itself as a leader in the medical and healthcare industry, providing a broad range of products and services related to physical activity support. The company specializes in orthopedic products, including joint supports, rehabilitation products, cooling therapy systems, and diagnostic devices. It has also gained acclaim in the sports care domain with its brand ZAMST. Furthermore, the company continues to expand its MEDIAID brand to support daily care and workers' health.

With a capital of ¥900 million and a workforce of 246 employees as of March 2025, Japanese Sigmax recorded a revenue of ¥14.37 billion for the fiscal year ending in March 2025.

Japanese Sigmax remains dedicated to supporting healthy living by advancing medical technologies and services to meet the needs of professionals and patients alike.