Sterilization Systems & Equipment

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Product Definition
• Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves)
• EtO Sterilization (EtO)
• Gas Plasma Sterilization
• Gamma Radiation
• Other Methods
• Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Outlook

• Infection Control Assumes Heightened Prominence
• Sterilization: A Critical Component of the Medical Industry
• Optimization is the New Buzzword
• Sterilization Techniques - The Evolution Continues
• Potential Growth Segments
• Gamma Sterilization Scores Over Conventional Techniques
• Consolidation - The Vertical Integration Way
• Evolving Techniques Emerging Growth Leaders
• Low-Temperature Sterilization
• Development of Prion Deactivation Technology
• Growing Health Concern Spurs Demand

2. Industry Overview

• Industry Snapshots
• Industry Structure
• Market Leaders
• Differences & Similarities of Sterilization Technologies in Major Markets
• United States
• Europe
• Factors Influencing the Market
• Challenges Facing the Sterilization Industry
• Factors At Play in the Medical Sterilization Industry
• Competitive Factors

3. An Overview of Sterilization Market

• Sterilization Process - Playing A Crucial Role in Healthcare Sector
• Sterilization Parameters
• Utility of Sterilization in Various Sectors
• Medical Products
• Non-Medical Products
• Sterilization Method - Suitability & Selection
• Sterilization Procedures for Sterile Medical Devices
• Concept of Bioburden
• Sterilization Methods Used for Different Generic Product Categories
• Sterilization & Infection Control
• Role of Sterilization Process in Infection Control
• Prevention & Control of Hospital-Acquired Infections
• Competition in the Infection Control Marketplace

4. Product Overview

• Traditional Methods
• Types of Sterilization Systems/Methods
• Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves)
• Factors Governing Use of Steam Sterilization Method
• Variants of Steam Sterilizers
• Gravity Sterilizers
• Vacuum Sterilizers
• Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse Sterilizer
• Flash Sterilization
• Factors Governing Use of Flash Sterilization Method
• Tabletop Sterilizers
• Dry Heat Sterilizers
• Factors Governing Use of Dry Heat Sterilization Method
• Rapid Dry Heat Sterilization
• Chemical Sterilizers
• Gaseous Chemical Sterilization
• EtO Sterilization (EtO)
• EtO Sterilization Process
• EtO Sterilizer - Prerequisites
• Factors Governing Use of EtO Sterilization Method
• EtO as a Sterilizing Agent - Current Scenario
• History of EtO Sterilization
• Advantages
• Drawbacks
• Scout is on for EtO Alternatives
• EtO - Effective in Rooting Out Anthrax
• Peracetic Acid Vapor
• Factors Governing Use of Peracetic Acid Sterilization Method
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP)
• Factors Governing Use of VHP Sterilization Method
• Chlorine and Bromine
• Benefits
• Factors Governing Use of Chlorine Sterilization Method
• Thermal Washer-Decontaminator
• Glass Beads Sterilizers
• Liquid Chemical Sterilization
• Formaldehyde
• Factors Governing Use of Formaldehyde Sterilization Method
• Glutaraldehyde
• Factors Governing Use of Glutaraldehyde Sterilization Method
• Heated Chemical Vapor Sterilization
• Gas Sterilizers
• Gas Plasma Sterilization
• Factors Governing Use of Gas Plasma Sterilization Method
• Limitations
• Ozone Gas-Based Medical Sterilization System
• Radiation Sterilizers
• Factors Governing Use of Radiation Sterilization Method
• History of Radiation Sterilization
• Types of Radiation Sterilization
• Electromagnetic Radiations
• Particle Radiations
• Hydrogels
• X-Ray Sterilization
• Commercial Radiation Sterilization Methods
• Gamma Sterilization
• Gamma Radiation Process
• Factors Governing Use of Gamma Sterilization Method
• History of Gamma Sterilization
• Advantages & Limitations
• Gamma Radiation in Medical Product Sterilization - Current Scenario
• Burgeoning Use for Consumer Products
• Comparative Study of Gamma Radiation and EtO Sterilization Technologies
• Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization
• Prerequisites for E-Beam Sterilization Process
• Factors Governing Use of E-beam Sterilization Method
• E-Beam Sterilization - Current Scenario
• Limitations
• Advantages
• Gamma and E-beam Sterilization - Sharing Similarities
• Benefits of Using Gamma and E-beam Methods
• Factors Hindering Use
• Relation Between Radiation Sterilization & Product Compatibility
• Filtration
• Factors Governing Use of Filtration Method
• Aseptic Assembly Sterilizers
• Sterilization Accessories
• Washer/Sterilizing Units
• Steam Generators
• Sterilization Oven
• Steam-in-Place (SIP) Sterilizing System
• Test and Validation Sterilizers
• Monitoring of Sterilization Process

5. Review of Select Sterilization Technologies

• Bright Light or PureBright Systems
• SteriPulse-XL
• Synergetic Processes - Psoralens and UVA (PUVA)
• Microwave and Bactericide
• Low-Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde
• Microwaves
• X-Ray Sterilization
• Factors Governing Use of X-Ray Sterilization Method
• Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) Sterilization
• Analysis of Low-Temperature Sterilization Sector
• Sterrad Sterilization Systems
• Disadvantages
• Plazlyte Sterilization Systems
• Other Sterilization and Disinfection Methods
• Review of Select Sterilization Methods
• Disinfection Methods

6. Packaging Material - An Integral Part of

• Sterilization Opportunities in Medical Packaging Market
• Selecting Appropriate Sterilization Method
• Role of Sterilization in Medical Device Packaging
• Packaging Requirements for EtO and Gas Plasma Sterilization
• Developments in Medical Device Packaging
• Packaging Types
• Sterilization Wraps
• Sterilization Containers
• Uses
• Drawbacks
• Composite Trays
• Plastic Peel Pouches
• Plastic Bags
• Pre-Sterilization Plastic Bags
• Post-Sterilization Plastic Bags
• Rigid Containers

7. End-Use Application Overview

• Major Applications
• Sterilization in Industrial Sector
• Sterilization in Hospital Sector
• Sterilization in Dentistry Sector
• Industrial Sterilization - A Brief Overview
• Industrial Sterilization - Comparison of Primary Sterilization Methods
• EtO - Changing Face
• Trends in E-beam Market
• Technologies of the Future

8. Product Developments/Introductions

• AGT Makes a Medical Breakthrough
• 3M Launches Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator
• Advanced Sterilization Products Launches STERRAD® CycleSure™ Biological Indicator
• Advanced Sterilization Products Rolls Out STERRAD ® 200 System
• Getinge/Castle Releases Two New Steam Sterilizers
• Midmark Releases M4-9 EasyClave Sterilizer
• Japan Techno Develops Ultravibration Bacteria Break Cleaner
• Tonets and Bio Media Develop Gas Sterilization System
• Olympus Optical Releases Endoscope Sterilizer and Sterilizing Agent
• New Testers for Steam Sterilization Launched
• Advanced Sterilization Products Unveils STERRAD 100S Sterilization System
• Canon Avent Introduces Avent Express Electrical Steam Sterilizer
• Getinge/Castle Launches New Healthcare Sterilizer Product Line

9. Recent Industry Activity

• SciCan Offers Plasma Sterilizers to Hospitals in Canada
• Wipak Acquires Sterilization Packaging Business of K-C
• Private Equity Firm Acquires Primus Sterilizer Co
• Premier Purchasing Partners Ink Agreements for Sterilization Assurance Products/ Pouches
• Symmetry Medical Pockets SSI, Ultra Containers
• STERIS to Supply VaproSure Room Sterilizers to U.S. Hospitals
• STCL to Establish Steam Sterilization Facility in Madhya Pradesh
• Stryker Acquires PlasmaSol
• Pro Mach Acquires Allpax Products
• Mesa Laboratories Acquires Raven Biological Laboratories
• Cantel Medical Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement with Olympus
• CB Industrial Product Holding Receives a Contract
• Environmental Tectonics Corporation Signs Supply Agreement
• Advanced Sterilization Products Obtains FDA Approval for EvoTech™
• TSO3' s Ozone Sterilization Process Receives Patent in Europe and the US
• SteriGenics Plans to Expand its Operations
• STERIS Corporation Shifts Erie Facility' s Production Division to Mexico
• STERIS Acquires FH Surgical SAS...
• BeamOne Acquires Service Centers of Titan Scan Technologies Corporation
• Cantel Medical Acquires Crosstex International
• STERIS Enters into Agreement with Tetra Pak
• STERIS Corporation Closes Agreement to Take Over Select Cosmed Group Assets
• Antec International to Collaborate with D-Gen for Developing Prion Inactivating Disinfection Products
• Aesculap Renews Agreement with Premier Purchasing Partners...
• SPX' s Kendro Lab Acquires H+P Labortecknik
• Sakura Seiki Contemplates Manufacture of Sterilizers in China
• PPM Ventures and PPM America Capital Take Over Sterigenics International, Inc
• STERIS Corporation Takes Over Albert Browne Limited
• Atmospheric Glow Technologies, Inc Bags Contract from U.S. National Institutes of Health
• Cantel' s Minncare Cold Sterilant Bags Expanded EPA Clearance
• Johnson & Johnson Extends Marketing of Sterilization Systems in Japan
• LTE Scientific Acquires Autoclave Control and Engineering
• Minntech Acquires Disinfection Technology from Dyped Medical BV
• STERIS Takes Over Hamo Holding AG
• Allegiance Healthcare to Carry Out Business as Cardinal
• BFH Taken Over by STG
• Advanced Sterilization Products Receives FDA Clearance for APTIMAX™ Instrument Trays and Accessories
• Getinge/Castle Bags Defense and Civilian Federal Orders
• IBA Renews Mail Sanitization Contract with USPS
• IBA Installs First PET Cyclotron in Latin America
• Guidant Purchases E-Beam Medical Sterilization System from Titan Scan
• STERIS Obtains Crisis Exemption from EPA
• Titan Spins Off SureBeam
• IBA Opens E-beam Sterilization Center in Denmark
• IBA Opens Extended Sterilization Facility in Belgium
• Air Liquide Sante Acquires Stake in Omasa
• Getinge Industrier of Sweden Acquires ALM of France
• IBA Acquires Proton Therapy Corp.
• ETC Bags Orders for Two Large Sterilization Systems
• Mitsubishi Inks Agreement with Titan
• Titan Provides Patented E-beam Sterilization System to Isotron
• IBA Acquires SteriGenics
• IBA Acquires Griffith Micro Science
• IBA Acquires Wellhofer

10. Focus on Select Global Players

• 3M Company (USA)
• Advanced Sterilization Products (USA)
• Cantel Medical Corp (USA)
• Minntech Corporation (USA)
• Getinge AB (Sweden)
• L3 Pulse Sciences (RF Accelerator Applications division) (USA)
• SteriGenics International, Inc (USA)
• STERIS Corporation (USA)
• TSO3 (Canada)
• Tuttnauer Company (USA)

11. Global Market Perspective

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment
• Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Gas Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Long-term Projections for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Methods-based Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Other Methods-based Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Methods- based Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Constituents and the Potential
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Table 25: Leading Players in the US Market for Sterilization Equipment and Sterilants (2003 - 04): Percentage Share Breakdown by Sales for Steris, Advanced Sterilization Products, Getinge, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 26: Leading Players in the US Market for Sterilization Supplies (2003 - 05): Percentage Share Breakdown by Sales* for 3M, Kimberly Clark, Allegiance/Cardinal Health, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 27: US Market for Sterilization Supplies - A Current & Future Analysis Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million. Product Segments Independently Analyzed - Containers, Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Expanding Market for Sterilization Systems and Services
  • Hospital Sterilizers and Washers
  • Endoscopic Instrument Sterilization Market
  • Endoscopes Fuels the Disinfection and Sterilization Markets
  • Dental Sterilization Market
  • Sterile Medical Device Packaging
  • Trends in Medical Device Packaging
  • Product Launches in the Recent Past
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 29: US Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 30: US 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 31: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: Canadian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Falling Prices Characterize Japanese Sterilizer Market
  • Radiation Sterilization - Loosing Foothold
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: Japanese Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• Market Analysis
• Table 37: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia &Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 38: European Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 39: European 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 40: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: European Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 42: European 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • IONISOS - A Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 43: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: French Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: French 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• Market Analysis
• Table 46: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 47: German Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million forbears 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 48: German 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Table 49: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 50: Italian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 51: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 52: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: UK Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 54: UK 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• Table 55: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 56: Spanish Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 57: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

• Market Analysis
• Table 58: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 59: Russian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 60: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Historic Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Getinge AB (Sweden) - A Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 61: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 62: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 63: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • India
  • Gamma Sterilization - Promising High Growth
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 64: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 65: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 66: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Middle East & Africa

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • A Review of Sterilization Market in Select Countries
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 67: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 68: Middle East & Africa Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 69: Middle East & Africa 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Argentina
  • Dominican Republic
  • Peru
  • Mexico
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 70: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: Latin America Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 73: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region - Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US $ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 74: Latin American Long Term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region - Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 75: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Brazil & Rest of Latin America for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012

7a. Brazil

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Current Scenario
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 76: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: Brazilian Long-term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 78: Brazilian 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7b. Rest of Latin America

• Market Analysis
• Table 79: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 80: Rest of Latin America Long Term Projections for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 81: Rest of Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Sterilization Systems & Equipment by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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