High-field & ultra-high-field MRI platforms
MRI systems at higher magnetic field strength, delivered by global makers and by Chinese developers such as United Imaging, whose 5.0 T and 9.4 T platforms go to research hospitals — under China's permit system for large medical equipment.
1 · What it gives
High-field and ultra-high-field MRI means systems moving toward higher magnetic field strength. Global makers (GE, Philips, Siemens) and Chinese developers deliver them: United Imaging, with CAS’s Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, produced a first domestic 3 T whole-body system, and its 5.0 T and 9.4 T platforms are delivered to clinical-trial and preclinical collaborators including Zhongshan Hospital (Fudan University) and a Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine hospital. China’s 14th Five-Year plan covers 3,645 large medical equipment units, the closest sourced scale figure.
2 · What it replaces 6
3 · How to implement 3 steps
- 1Follow the planExecute the planned quantity and layout in line with the governing configuration standards.
- 2Obtain the licenceComplete the administrative licence procedure and the approval review.
- 3Supervise useKeep post-approval supervision so institutions configure and use large equipment properly.
4 · Who delivers
Matched suppliers (matched automatically)
| Sartorius | Germany | Producer | active |
| AKVA group | Norway | Services / consulting | active |
| Green Lagoon Technology Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | Producer | active |
| Paul Mueller Company | United States | Equipment | active |
| AgriFam PT | Indonesia | Producer | active |
| DICTA SAG Honduras | Honduras | Not classified | active |
| Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) | Mauritius | Research / RTO | active |
| Liselo Labs | South Africa | Research / RTO | active |
| World Agroforestry | Kenya | Research / RTO | active |
| Alfa Laval | Sweden | Producer | active |
| CONICET | Argentina | Research / RTO | active |
| Centro de Bioactivos Químicos | Cuba | Not classified | active |
Leading companies and institutes (from the brief)
Providers named in the sources: GE, Philips, Siemens, and United Imaging with CAS Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology. Other imaging suppliers are matched by the portal under Medical devices & implants and Diagnostics.
5 · Rules & route to market
declaration registered within 3 working days (testing extra); certification longer
Information, not legal advice — confirm the procedure for your product. (2026-10-06)
United States
The sources reviewed on 2026-10-16 identified no the US regulator or standard specific to this technology. Treat the route as case-by-case and ask for a check.
European Union
The sources reviewed on 2026-10-16 identified no the EU regulator or standard specific to this technology. Treat the route as case-by-case and ask for a check.
China
In China, large medical equipment is planned and licensed under a configuration permit system built on the Basic Medical and Health Promotion Law, the Administrative Licensing Law and the Medical Device Supervision and Administration Regulation. The 2023 directory of large equipment subject to permits was prepared on these laws. Planning quantities are strictly controlled for devices with high operating complexity, application risk and running cost.
6 · Money: tenders & grants
7 · Tech stack & innovations
Main risks from the sources: operating and application risk with high running and diagnosis costs, compliance with licensing rules, and dependence on imported high-end components (medical chips, probe materials) with a lower market share for domestic high-end equipment.
Sources 6
- Magres.apm.ac.cn — magres.apm.ac.cn 2026-10-16
- Gov.cn — www.gov.cn 2026-10-16
- Cas.cn — www.cas.cn 2026-10-16
- Global.united imaging.com — global.united-imaging.com 2026-10-16
- Gov.cn — www.gov.cn 2026-10-16
- Nmed.org.cn — www.nmed.org.cn 2026-10-16