Electrodes for Medical Devices

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
• Medical Electrodes
• Blood Gas Electrodes
• Defibrillator Electrodes
• ECG Electrodes
• EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes
• Electrosurgical Electrodes
• Fetal Scalp Electrodes
• Ion-Selective Electrodes
• Laboratory Electrodes
• Nasopharyngeal Electrodes
• Needle Electrodes
• Monopolar Needles
• Concentric Needles
• Single-Fiber Needles
• Neurological Electrodes
• Pacemaker Electrodes
• TENS Electrodes

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics

• Electrodes - An Integral Part of Most Medical Electronic Devices
• Disposable Electrodes: On an Upward Trend
• Competitive Landscape

2. Product Overview

• Characteristics
• Excellent Electrical Performance
• Patient Safety
• Comfort
• Flexibility
• Product Definitions
• Medical Electrodes
• Blood Gas Electrodes
• Defibrillator Electrodes
• ECG Electrodes
• EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes
• Electrosurgical Electrodes
• Fetal Scalp Electrodes
• Ion-selective Electrodes
• Laboratory Electrodes
• Nasopharyngeal Electrodes
• Needle Electrodes
• Neurological Electrodes
• Pacemaker Electrodes
• TENS Electrodes
• Classification by Duration of Use
• Disposable Electrodes
• HydroTrace Electrodes
• Tan Weave Electrodes
• Disposable Concentric Needle Electrodes
• Disposable Electrodes Used in Neurology
• Reusable Electrodes
• Micro Tan Electrodes
• Foam Square Electrodes
• Classification by Method of Use
• Body Surface Electrodes
• Advantages
• Floating Electrodes
• Spray-On-Electrodes
• Needle Electrodes
• Microelectrodes
• Classification in Terms of Technology
• Resistive Dispersive Electrodes
• Capacitive Dispersive Electrodes
• Ball-Point Electrodes
• Differential Current Density Electrodes (DCD)
• Porous Electrodes
• Glucose Electrodes
• Wire Electrodes
• Classification by End-Use Application
• Blood Gas Electrodes
• Types of Electrodes Used in Blood Gas
• Transcutaneous Electrodes
• New pO2 & pCO2 Micro Electrodes
• pH Electrodes
• pH Electrodes Used in Blood and Fluids
• Stomach pH Electrode
• Ion Selective Electrodes
• Ammonia Ion-Specific Electrodes
• Calcium Ion-Specific Electrodes
• Chloride Ion-Specific Electrodes
• Magnesium Ion-Specific Electrodes
• Potassium Ion-Specific Electrodes
• Sodium Ion-Specific Electrodes
• Electrodes in Defibrillators
• ECG Electrodes
• ECG: Records Heart Beat
• Role Played by ECG Electrodes
• Types of ECG Electrodes
• Resistive Coupled Medical Cardiac Electrodes
• Polarizable Electrodes
• Non-Polarized Electrodes
• Types of Non-Polarizing Electrodes
• Other Types of ECG Electrodes
• Carbon Sensor Radiotranslucent Electrodes
• Cloth Electrodes
• Silver/Silver Chloride Foam Electrodes
• Silver/Silver Chloride Clear Tape Electrodes
• Resting Snap Electrodes
• Resting Tab Type Electrodes
• EEG Electrodes
• EEG Electrodes Record Electrical Activities of the Brain
• Needle EEG Electrodes
• ERG Electrodes
• Corneal Electrodes
• EMG Electrodes
• Types of EMG Electrodes
• Electronystagmography (ENG) Electrodes
• Electrosurgical Units
• Nasopharyngeal Electrodes
• Electrodes in Neurology
• Cortical Electrodes
• Depth Electrodes
• Pacemaker Electrodes
• Temporary Pacemaker Electrode
• Permanent Pacemaker Electrodes
• TENS Electrodes
• Electrodes: Prime Components in TENS
• TENS Systems, Convenient to Use
• Electrodes Used in TENS Devices
• Others
• Endocardial Electrodes
• Myocardial Electrodes
• Resectoscopic Electrodes
• Disadvantages Associated with Resectoscopes
• Electrodes in Fetal Monitors
• Neonatal Electrodes
• Risks Involved in Devices Using Electrodes
• Skin Burns - Resulting from Dispersive Electrodes
• Damages Resulting from Active Electrodes
• Injuries Caused by Damaged Electrode Insulation

3. Product Introductions/Innovations

• Ambu Introduces White Sensor Tab Electrode
• Ambu Launches New Blue Sensor ECG Electrode
• Ambu Introduces New Concentric and Monopolar Needle Electrodes
• AngioDynamics Unveils Single Needle Radio Frequency Electrode
• Cook Urology Unveils Full Line of Electrodes for Urology Procedures
• Bovie Introduces Electrosurgical Electrode
• RITA Medical Launches Ablation Device and RF Electrode

4. Recent Industry Activity

• Textronics Receives FDA Clearance on ECG Electrode
• Heraeus Acquires Synovis Life' s Interventional Business
• CardioDynamics Secures Contract for ECG Accessories
• Hospira Acquires Physiometrix
• CardioDynamics Announces the Acquisition of Vermed
• CONMED Acquires Endoscopic Unit of CR Bard Inc
• ESA Acquires Cyprus Systems

5. Focus on Select Players

• 3M Co. (US)
• Ambu A/S (Denmark)
• CONMED Corporation (US)
• Covidien (US)
• C.R Bard Inc. (US)
• Katecho Inc. (US)
• Prosurg Inc. (US)
• Rochester Electro-Medical Inc. (US)
• Utah Medical Products Inc. (US)
• ZOLL Medical Corporation (US)

6. Global Market Perspective

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Blood Gas Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Defibrillator Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Defibrillator Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Defibrillator Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ECG Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Long-term Projections for ECG Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for ECG Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Long-term Projections for EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrosurgical Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Electrosurgical Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrosurgical Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Scalp Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Fetal Scalp Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Scalp Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ion Selective Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Ion Selective Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Ion Selective Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laboratory pH Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Laboratory pH Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for Laboratory pH Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nasopharyngeal Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: World Long-term Projections for Nasopharyngeal Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for Nasopharyngeal Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Needle Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Needle Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for Needle Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Neurological Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 35: World Long-term Projections for Neurological Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Neurological Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pacemaker Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 38: World Long-term Projections for Pacemaker Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 39: World 10-Year Perspective for Pacemaker Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Biopotential Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: World Long-term Projections for Surface Biopotential Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 42: World 10-Year Perspective for Surface Biopotential Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for TENS Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 44: World Long-term Projections for TENS Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 45: World 10-Year Perspective for TENS Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • ECG Electrodes
  • Electronic Devices Market
  • EEG
  • Cardiac Defibrillators
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/ EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes,Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: US Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: US 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• Market Analysis
• Table 49: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion- selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 50: Canadian Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 51: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Electronic Devices Market
  • EEG
  • Pacemakers
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 52: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion- selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: Japanese Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes,Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 54: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes,Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• Market Analysis
• Table 55: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 56: European Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 57: European 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 58: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion- selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 59: European Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 60: European 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes,and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• Market Analysis
• Table 61: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion- selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 62: French Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 63: French 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion- selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• Market Analysis
• Table 64: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: German Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, & TENS Electrodes Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 66: German 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion- selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes,Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Table 67: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion- selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 68: Italian Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 69: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion- selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes,and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• Market Analysis
• Table 70: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes,Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes,Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes,and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousandfor Years 2000 through 2010 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 71: UK Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 72: UK 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes,Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Ambu A/S (Denmark) - A Major Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 73: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes,Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 74: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 75: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes,and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • China
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 76: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 78: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. The Middle East

• Market Analysis
• Table 79: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 80: Middle East Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillato Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 81: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes,Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes,Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003,2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Latin America

• Market Analysis
• Table 82: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 83: Latin America Long-term Projections for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment- Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 84: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Medical Device Electrodes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Electrodes, Defibrillator Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Laboratory pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Needle Electrodes, Neurological Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes,Surface Biopotential Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE