subject: Reusable Medical Devices And Instruments [print this page] Reusable Medical Devices and Instruments Reusable Medical Devices and Instruments
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Reusable medical instruments and devices are products that are sterilized or cleaned for reuse. Advances in medical sciences and, in particular, minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic procedures, have stimulated the development of new and improved medical devices. This is due to developments in engineering and material sciences. The design for reusability is important in an effort to provide cost effective healthcare. This Kalorama Information Report, Reusable Medical Devices and Instruments contains the following information:
Market Size and Forecast for Each Category of Devices(Cardiovascular, ENT, Nuerosurgery, GI, Orthopedic, Urological, Plastic Surgery, Ophthamalic, General Surgical)
Discussion of Issues and Trends
Drivers of Reusable Device Making
Competitive Analysis
Medical Waste Costs and Regulations State by State
Incidence of Relevant Diseases
Surgical Procedure Volumes
Issues and trends explored in this study include
U.S. Demographics
Increasing Life Expectancy
Growing Incidence of Disease
Number of Hospitals/Clinics etc.
Number of Surgeries
Regulatory Environment
Environmental Concerns
There are hundreds of manufacturers of reusable instruments and devices. This study focuses on some that have specific devices or instruments that stand out from the others, which are often used in everyday procedures. A list of key manufacturers profiled in this study include:
Aesculap
Arthrocare
Cardinal Health
Conmed
Genesee Biomedical
Integra Life Sciences
Jarit
Kapp Surgical
Karl Storz
Kinamed Inc.
Mediflex
Medtronic/Xomed
Stryker
Surgical Specialties
Vision Sciences
Wallach Surgical Devices
Table of Contents : CHAPTER ONE: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview
Scope and Methodology
Size and Growth of the Market
Issues and Trends
Leading Competitor
CHAPTER TWO: INTRODUCTION
Overview of Reusable Medical Instruments and Devices
Demographics
Population Over Age 65
Life Expectancy
Incidence of Diseases
Healthcare Facilities
Regulatory Overview
Environmental Concerns
CHAPTER THREE: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL PRODUCTS
Overview and Product Description
Key Manufacturers and Products
Procedure Volumes
Leading Competitors
Market Summary
CHAPTER FOUR: EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT SURGICAL PRODUCTS
