Trading barriers in the medical devices industry. Are these barriers hindering the development of this sector in Cuba?

Abstract

Cuba has developed innovative medical technologies for sale within the country and in other geographical areas. Why Cuban medical technologies have not reached the markets of developed countries? What factors might be slowing down their introduction? From this point will examine the barriers to commercialization in the foreign market of Cuban health technologies, particularly medical equipment and devices. The economic factor is presumed as an influential element but there are also other internal and external aspects influencing this business. To introduce more Cuban medical equipments in the foreign market, necessarily requires the implementation of legal and others standards established worldwide. Strengthen capacities within organizations, to develop more competitive products and better use of existing conditions in the country, will overcome the many obstacles of international trade in a sector so heavily regulated. The information shared in this article is part of a much extensive research currently in progress.