Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Research' s goal in conducting this study was to determine the present status
of the worldwide catheter market and to evaluate its potential over the 5-year
period from 2007 to 2012. An assessment of the worldwide catheter market was
performed while considering all of its important segments such as
cardiovascular, urology, neurovascular, intravenous, and specialty catheters.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- Descriptions of catheter technologies and their potential applications
- The current global market status of catheters, trends, and forecasts for
growth over the next 5 years
- Technological issues, including the latest developments
- A discussion of regulatory issues affecting the current market and their
potential impact on future markets
- Profiles of major manufacturers/suppliers of catheter technologies.
METHODOLOGY
Research presents an analysis of each segment of catheters depending on its
application, using a base year of 2007. Estimated values used are based on
what manufacturers have paid in non-depreciated dollars.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Both primary and secondary sources were used in this research. Major sources
of primary research information were numerous key players in this industry.
Secondary research sources include various Internet sources, company Web
sites, financial and trade information, and government sources.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alpita Shah has an MBA in Healthcare and a B.S. in life sciences. She has
published many articles and reports in the areas of biotechnology and
healthcare. She is familiar with the operations of many healthcare companies.
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