Sonoclot Product and Distribution Infringement
The following public notice addresses infringement of Sonoclot products and Sonoclot distribution in China.
Infringement Public Notice - Chinese
Infringement Public Notice - English
Product Authenticity
Sienco is aware of the presence of grey market and counterfeit products in China.
Grey market products are products that have been originally manufactured by Sienco but have entered the Chinese supply chain through illegal pathways. The quality of these products is compromised because the storage and transportation conditions cannot be verified. Additionally, these products may have been altered. Such alterations could have compromised product quality.
Counterfeit products are products that may have been orginially manufactured by Sienco and repackaged by an unauthroized party, products that have been manufactured by an unauthorized party, or any product claiming to be for use with the Sonoclot Analyzer that has not been distributed by VMG. These products may have false expiration dating, poor product quality, or improper packaging.
Both grey market and counterfeit products compromise the clinical care you can provide to your patients.
Sienco and VMG are taking great measures to eliminate grey market and counterfeit products. Vigilance may be taken on the part of end-users as well. If you have any questions about your supply chain or products that you currently have, please contact VMG or Sienco.
Only products manufactured by Sienco and distributed by VMG provide reliable and legitimate test results to ensure quality patient care.
Distribution of Sienco Products in China
The Sonoclot Analyzer has been on the market in China for the past twenty years. Since first introduced, advances have been made in both available technology and clinical paitent care.
Sienco is looking towards the next twenty years and to the opportunities available for innovation and improvement of patient care in China. To ensure success in providing high quality solutions for coagulation and hemostasis management, Sienco has appointed Viscell Medical Group (Hong Kong) Limited and its subsidiary in China (collectively "Viscell Medical Group" or “VMG”) as our exclusive distributor in China.
VMG and Sienco are working closely to address the supply chain issues and confusion around valid distribution that currently exist in China. Our primary focus is on providing high quality products and technical support to end users.
There are multiple fraudulent distributors claiming to have exclusive rights to sell and distribute our products. These distributors have created and distributed fradulent documentation, such letters of authorization claiming that Sienco has appointed them as the exlusive authorized distributor and packing slips claiming to ship product from Sienco.
Legitimate Sonoclot Analyzers, reagents, and accessories can be purchased through VMG. No other company has valid distribution rights issued by Sienco. If you are uncertain about the legitimacy of the products sold to you or are unsure about the legality of your supply chain, please contact VMG or Sienco.