Abstract
INTRODUCTION
This Research market opportunity study provides an in-depth analysis of the
relevant technical and economic drivers of the medical membrane device market
by technology type, forecast growth and trends in the various sectors over the
next 5 years. Conclusions are illustrated with important statistical and
analytical information on markets, applications, industry structure and
dynamics, as well as technological developments.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- Industry structure covering, membrane device manufacturers, technology
companies, distribution channels, and customers
- Company profiles
- Medical membrane device technology
- Patent analysis
- History, overview, company sales and five-year market forecasts for the
following five product areas: hemodialyzers, blood oxygenators, IV filters,
diagnostic devices and blood microfilters
METHODOLOGY
Research for this report began with an in-depth analysis of technical and
business literature, as well as a review of a history of the technology.
Information from industry experts, company representatives, government
researchers and university scientists provided a basis for assessing the
outlook for the medical membrane device industry. Secondary information
sources included product literature from membrane and device suppliers,
scientific references, patent searches, and the BCC Research monthly
newsletter, Membrane & Separation Technology News.
The study is divided into key chapters dealing with the structure and
properties of five types of medical membrane devices, including critical
components, manufacturing processes necessary for their final function, and
their applications. The report emphasizes areas under research and the
resulting trends. It makes projections for each market in terms of constant
dollars. Historical values are presented for the given year, with a focus on
the U.S. market.
Overseas activity is mentioned briefly, to put the U.S. market into global
context. Estimates of the membrane areas used for particular applications were
obtained either from surveys or estimates by knowledgeable industry
participants. Final analyses and projections are based upon a combination of a
consensus among primary contacts combined with BCC Research' s understanding of
the impact of trends from a historical perspective.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Material presented in this report comes from information gathered from
participants in the medical device industry as well as extensive reviews of
secondary sources such as business, scientific and industry publications,
company literature, annual reports, SEC filings, patent literature, and online
databases.
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