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We are delighted to announce that we achieved exceptional success at the Smith+Nephew Distributors Meeting, held in Istanbul on January 31 – February 1. This prestigious event provided an excellent opportunity to meet with key partners from the Central and Eastern Europe region and to discuss the latest trends and innovations in orthopedics, trauma, robotics, and wound care.

We are bringing home a record number of awards from Istanbul, which represents tremendous recognition of the systematic efforts of our entire team. Our Orthopaedics Division played a leading role, receiving awards in the key segments of Robotics, Trauma, and Hips. These achievements confirm our strong market position, our focus on innovative technologies, and our long-term support for surgical teams and healthcare institutions. The award in robotics further demonstrates that we are among the leaders in implementing modern solutions that significantly enhance the quality of patient care.

Special recognition was also awarded to our colleague Jan Kuťák, who received the Courage Award for his outstanding bravery, professionalism, and dedication. This award is not only a personal achievement, but also a symbol of the values that underpin our daily work.

The Wound Care Division also achieved significant success, receiving two prestigious awards – for Best Sales Performance in Advanced Wound Care and for the Highest Growth in PICO Negative Pressure Therapy sales. These results confirm our strong and well-balanced position across the entire portfolio and our ability to achieve sustainable growth in all key areas.

The meeting in Istanbul was filled with inspiring presentations, open discussions, and new business opportunities. We would like to thank Smith+Nephew for the professional organization of the event and all our partners for their trust and collaboration.

We are proud to represent our company with such outstanding results and will continue to push the boundaries of modern healthcare.

Kind regards,

Orthopaedics and Wound Care Divisions

On 14 January 2026, an Endokrinologie v kostce seminar – a Czech endocrinology overview seminar – was held at the Continental Hotel in Brno, organised under the professional supervision of MUDr. Kateřina Himmelová, MBA.

The seminar offered an overview of key topics in current endocrinology, from novelties in paediatric endocrinology to nephropathies and neuroendocrine tumours, as well as the legal responsibility of doctors in clinical practice.

Promedica used this platform to present a new product in the field of continuous glucose monitoring: the CareSens Air CGM system. Attendees had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the system’s operating principles, its practical benefits in daily patient care and its potential applications in clinical practice.

Alongside the CareSens Air CGM system, Promedica also presented the Contour Plus Elite and Contour Plus One glucose meters, providing a comprehensive range of solutions for glycaemia monitoring, from traditional measurement to continuous tracking.

The seminar confirmed the growing interest of the professional public in modern CGM technologies, which are becoming a standard part of diabetes care.

Diabetes Division

On November 20, the traditional 11th Sonographic Workshop took place at the Golf Hotel in Prague with a record attendance, which made us very happy.

The morning part of the program was devoted to theoretical lectures by MUDr. Kukulský, who is an application specialist at FUJIFILM. In addition, Dr. Machková and Dr. Ďuricová from ISCARE, Dr. Taimr from IKEM, Dr. Šmíd from VFN, and Dr. Dvořák from the Regional Hospital in Liberec, who was also the expert guarantor of the entire event, accepted our request to present their experiences with elastography.

After the theoretical part and a short refreshment break, an afternoon practical workshop was prepared for the participants on our three FUJIFILM Arietta 850 ultrasound devices, during which the participants could try out both types of elastography, ShearWave and RealTime elastography, as well as intestinal examinations.

We firmly believe that the knowledge and skills gained, both theoretical and practical, will be beneficial to participants and helpful in elastographic examinations of patients, and we look forward to the next meeting.

Medical Technology Division

After a long break, Promedica once again actively participated in one of the most important professional gatherings in the field of modern diabetology – the Technology in Diabetology congress, which took place from October 2 to 4, 2025, at the Parkhotel Plzeň. The event, organized in cooperation with the Czech Diabetes Society, attracted hundreds of experts from across the country and abroad.

Our company presented the latest technology from the portfolio of South Korean manufacturer i-Sens – the CareSens Air continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor and the Sens365 application for sharing data from the sensor for smartphones and PC web browsers. This innovative solution was introduced in a lecture by Prof. Kateřina Štechová, MD, PhD, from the Geriatric Clinic of Motol University Hospital, who familiarized participants with the principle of operation, measurement accuracy, and possible uses of the sensor in clinical practice. She also used case studies to illustrate the necessity of CGM in the current treatment of diabetes and the improvement of care for frail patients with advanced diabetes as well as active patients of productive age, for whom CGM systems offer hope of returning to their original professions, which they had to leave due to diabetes.

The importance of continuous monitoring was reflected across several professional blocks in this year’s program – e.g., “Continuous Monitoring” (Friday, October 3), which featured presentations on the PRAVis-CGM project, the use of CGM in hospitalized patients, and monitoring after liver transplantation. Experiences with the use of sensors during pregnancy and new trends in the combination of CGM and insulin pumps were also discussed, for example in the “Patch Pumps” section and during workshops dedicated to hybrid systems.

The great interest of experts was also confirmed by practical testing – during the congress, approximately 90 participants tested the CareSens Air sensor and appreciated its simple application, comfort, and intuitive mobile application.

Our participation in this year’s event confirmed the company’s commitment to actively contributing to the development of modern care for patients with diabetes and supporting innovations that improve their quality of life.

Diabetology division

On September 23, we attended the official opening of the Center for Robotic Surgery at the Regional Hospital Kladno. In May of this year, our Medical Technologies Division installed the Versius robotic system at the facility, trained the first team of surgeons, and since then more than 80 procedures have been successfully performed – all without complications.

The opening ceremony was attended by Ing. Pavel Pavlík, Deputy Governor of the Central Bohemian Region for Healthcare, who additionally allocated a subsidy of CZK 38 million to support this technology. The program began with a visit to the robotic operating theatre, where MUDr. Jiří Kočárek, Ph.D., Head of Department, together with representatives of our division, introduced the principles of robotic surgery and the specific advantages of the Versius system.

This was followed by a press conference presenting experiences with clinical implementation, staff training, initial procedures, and the long-term vision for the center’s development. Hospital Director and Chairman of the Board, Ing. Jaromír Bureš, together with Dr. Jiří Kočárek, acknowledged the cooperation with the Promedica Praha Group implementation team and outlined the vision of a multidisciplinary center that will serve urology, gynecology, and colorectal surgery.

In addition, the facility will become an international reference center for urological surgery using the Versius system. This achievement is also connected to the fact that Dr. Jiří Kočárek has become the first official Czech preceptor (specialist trainer) of Cambridge Medical Robotics.

The event also included a discussion and the presentation of a promotional video created in collaboration between the Medical Technologies Division, the marketing department, and the Kladno Hospital robotic team.

We believe that this event has helped strengthen relations with the Regional Hospital Kladno and the network of Central Bohemian hospitals, while also enhancing the reputation of Promedica Praha as a reliable partner in providing technological support to Czech healthcare facilities.

Medical Technologies Division

 

Media coverage:

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• ČT Události v regionech (Regional News)

• Novinky.cz

• Kladenský deník

• Kladenské listy

• E-kladensko

• Naše Kladno

• Central Bohemian Region

 

On September 19–20, the Interventional Radiology and Cardiology division, in cooperation with Prof. MUDr. Jan Bělohlávek, PhD., Head of the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine – Cardiology and Angiology Clinic at the General University Hospital in Prague, and Assoc. Prof. MUDr. Viktor Kočka, PhD., Deputy Head of the University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, who both served as scientific guarantors of the event, organized the Impella School educational course at the Hermitage Hotel in Prague.

The course was designed for cardiac centers where the Impella heart pump program has recently started or is about to be launched. Promedica is the exclusive distributor of Impella in the Czech and Slovak markets. The event brought together 25 invited cardiologists, intensivists, and cardiac surgeons from leading hospitals across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Structured as a two-day program, the course introduced participants to the fundamentals of Impella heart pumps, their use for short-term circulatory support during cardiac interventions, and extended applications in severe cardiogenic shock, lasting weeks if needed.

Participants learned not only how to implant Impella devices but also how to manage patients on long-term mechanical support. A highlight of the training was the discussion on combining Impella with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cases of cardiac arrest.

The faculty included leading Czech interventional cardiologists: Prof. Bělohlávek, Assoc. Prof. Kočka, Prof. Kovárník (General University Hospital, Prague), Prof. Kala (University Hospital Brno), and MUDr. Novotný (Pardubice). Intensivists were represented by MUDr. Rob and MUDr. Pudil (General University Hospital, Prague), Chief Physician Šramko (IKEM), and MUDr. Ondruš (Brno). From the field of cardiac surgery, Prof. Netuka, Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at IKEM, shared his expertise. The international perspective was provided by Prof. Jerzy Sacha, Head of Interventional Cardiology at the University Hospital in Opole, Poland, who presented alternative techniques and rescue procedures. Echocardiographic insights were contributed by MUDr. Večeřová (General University Hospital, Prague).

Hands-on workshops formed a key part of the program, allowing physicians to simulate device setup and implantation, troubleshoot alarm situations, explore various hemodynamic scenarios, and practice vascular closure techniques for large-bore access sites required for Impella insertion.

The event was organized in collaboration with the device manufacturer J&J MedTech, with the support of Galén Symposion, and above all, thanks to the dedication of our Marketing Department, to whom we extend our sincere gratitude.

Feedback from both faculty and participants of Impella School was overwhelmingly positive, and we have received strong encouragement to repeat the course in this format in the future.

Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Division

 

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We are pleased to announce that Promedica has been appointed the exclusive distributor of the CareSens Air system by i-SENS, Inc. for the Czech Republic. This innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system was recently unveiled at the international EASD Congress in Vienna, where the manufacturer presented its key benefits, features, and upcoming availability for both physicians and patients.

About i-SENS, Inc.

i-SENS, Inc. is a global company headquartered in South Korea, specializing in diagnostic technologies for diabetes care, particularly blood glucose monitoring systems and now CGM devices. Their CareSens Air system offers:

• A 15-day sensor for continuous monitoring of glucose levels in interstitial fluid, transmitting data every 5 minutes.

• An ultra-thin and lightweight sensor (approx. 35.2 × 19.2 × 5.0 mm, weighing only 4.5 g), designed for comfortable everyday wear.

• Water resistance (IP48), allowing use while showering, bathing, and during daily activities.

• The CareSens Air app and Sens365 platform, enabling trend tracking, alerts, data sharing, and advanced reporting for both patients and healthcare professionals.

 

Our Presence at the EASD Congress in Vienna

• We had the opportunity to personally meet and greet many Czech physicians, sharing detailed information about CareSens Air.

• We introduced the professional community to the upcoming launch of CGM in the Czech Republic, its technical features, and its advantages over current solutions.

• We gathered valuable feedback from physicians—particularly highlighting accuracy, patient comfort, ease of use, and data-sharing capabilities as highly appreciated benefits.

 

What This Means for Patients and the Czech Healthcare System

For patients, CareSens Air promises greater flexibility and comfort in everyday diabetes management—without frequent finger pricks, with timely alerts for hypo- and hyperglycemia, clear trend reports, and seamless data sharing with healthcare providers.

For the healthcare system, the adoption of CGM has the potential to improve early detection of irregularities, support better glycemic stability, and reduce diabetes-related complications.

We extend our gratitude to all who contributed at the congress—manufacturers, physicians, and partners alike. We are excited to soon bring CareSens Air to Czech patients with diabetes.

Diabetology Division

The autumn Heart Days are already a tradition that we look forward to every year – and we didn’t miss out this year either. From September 15 to 19, 2025, we once again joined as a proud partner and were delighted to meet the public at a fun charity afternoon at Náměstí Míru in Prague.

At our stand, visitors could measure their blood glucose levels and learn more about the modern Contour family of blood glucose meters from Ascensia Diabetes Care. These meters help people with diabetes manage their daily health care through accurate and reliable self-monitoring of blood glucose levels.

The atmosphere at Náměstí Míru was full of joy, music, friendly encounters, and open conversations. We greatly appreciate everyone who stopped by, asked questions, shared their experiences, and showed interest in how modern technology can make life with diabetes easier.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of this wonderful event again this year. Helping makes sense—and when we do it together, we can achieve great things. ❤️

Diabetology Division

A third hospital in Slovakia can now provide better care for cardiology patients with acute or chronic left ventricular dysfunction requiring mechanical circulatory support. This has been made possible thanks to the short-term, catheter-based Impella heart pump from Abiomed J&J, which our IRK division, in cooperation with Unique Medical, began distributing in Slovakia earlier this year.

Following the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NÚSCH) in Bratislava and AGEL Košice-Šaca Hospital, the first successful implantation of an Impella CP has now been performed at University Hospital Martin.

Thanks to this support device, a 72-year-old patient was able to successfully undergo a high-risk coronary revascularization procedure. During the intervention, the Impella pump helped stabilize the patient’s circulation, and the procedure was completed without complications. After three days, the patient was discharged home.

This achievement was made possible through the excellent collaboration between our Czech and Slovak teams, the hospital management, and especially the outstanding work of Dr. Milan Dragula and his interventional cardiology team at University Hospital Martin.

We look forward to further successful cooperation.

Interventional radiology and cardiology

At the very beginning, the clinical team envisioned acquiring a competing robotic system. However, thanks to the intensive work of our team with the clinic’s management and the flawlessly executed trial surgeries carried out directly on site, we managed to shift this direction and open the door for the cutting-edge technology of our orthopedic CORI robot.

From a Change of Plans to the Realization of a Complex Project

But the challenges did not end there. It was necessary to design and negotiate a fairly complex system of how to put the entire project into practice. A big thank you therefore goes to our General Director and also to Regina Gabrielová, who successfully negotiated all the key aspects—both at the hospital’s executive level and with the donor who co-financed this advanced technology.

Prestigious Partnership and Unique Contribution

As a result, the University Hospital Královské Vinohrady has become the first university facility in the Czech Republic to utilize robot-assisted total knee replacement surgery. This represents not only a significant step forward for the hospital itself, but also an important milestone for Czech orthopedics.

For PPG, this project stands as prestigious confirmation of our expertise as well as our ability to bring innovation into an environment where it was by no means a given.

Ceremonial Handover

The culmination of this long process was the ceremonial handover of the CORI robot. The event was held to the great satisfaction of all participants and attended by around 15 guests—including the Director and Deputy Director of FNKV, Professor Vidimský, donor with his wife, and other distinguished guests.

The program included an opening welcome, a lecture by the Head of Clinic on the topic “Why a Robot and How the Decision Was Made”, followed by our presentation highlighting the specific advantages of the CORI robot. The atmosphere was very positive and confirmed that the effort invested in overcoming all challenges was truly worthwhile.

The Next Step – Beginning of Surgeries

In agreement with the clinic, the launch of surgical procedures is planned for early September. We are proud to have been part of the birth of such a significant project and that CORI technology is becoming an integral part of top-quality care at the University Hospital Královské Vinohrady.

Orthopedics Division