SPECIAL PURPOSE NEEDLES

SUMMARY

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Special Purpose Needles in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, and Suture Needles. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2000 through 2010. The report profiles 159 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Becton Dickinson and Company, Becton Dickinson France S.A.S, B. Braun Medical, Inc., Cardinal Health, CIVCO Medical Solutions, Ethicon, Inc., INRAD, Inc., ICU Medical, Manan Medical Products, Medline Industries, Inc, MIFAM SA, Popper & Sons Inc, Smiths Medical MD, Inc., Specialized Health Products International, Inc., TERUMO Corporation, Tyco International, The Kendall Company, Viasys Healthcare, and World Wide Medical Technologies. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources..

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I-A. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
• Product Definitions And Scope Of Study I-3
• A. Acupuncture Needles I-4
• B. Anaesthesia Needles I-4
• C. Angiography Needles I-4
• D. Aspirating Needles I-4
• E. Biopsy Needles I-5
• F. Blood Collection Needles I-5
• G. Blunt Needles I-5
• H. Bone Marrow Needles I-5
• I. Catheter Needles I-5
• J. Dental Needles I-5
• K. Dialysis Needles I-5
• L. Electrode Needles I-6
• M. Endoscopy Needles I-6
• N. Epidural Needles I-6
• O. Fistula Needles I-6
• P. Hypodermic Needles I-6
• Q. Intra-arterial Needles I-6
• R. Intravenous Needles I-6
• S. Ophthalmic Needles I-7
• T. Pneumoperitoneum Needles I-7
• U. Spinal Needles I-7
• V. Suture Needles I-7
• W. Other Needles I-7

I-B. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL DEVICES AND DIAGNOSTICS INDUSTRY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1

• United States - The Largest Market II-1
• Hypodermic Needles - Dominating Worldwide Demand II-1

2. Major Trends & Issues II-2

• Home and Alternate Healthcare Driving Growth of Disposable Products II-2
• Enhancing Demand for Safety Syringes II-2
• Needleless Technologies Revolutionizing Insulin Drug Delivery Market II-2
• Medical Industries Seeking Ways to Prevent Needlestick Injuries II-2
• Sales of Traditional Needles and Syringes to Shrivel II-3
• Quality Issues Gain Importance II-3
• New Legislation Propels Growth in Safety Device Markets II-3
• Use of Plastics On Rise II-3

3. Product Overview II-4

• Needles - Definition II-4
• Reusable Needles II-4
• Disposable Needles II-4
• Needles by Type II-4
• Acupuncture Needles - Pricking Needles to Relieve Pain II-4
• Anesthesia Needles - Needles Used for Administering Anesthetics II-5
• Angiography Needles - Needles for Cardiology and Radiology Procedures II-5
• Aspirating Needles - Use of Needles for Aspiration II-5
• Biopsy Needles - Imperative to Needle Biopsy II-6
• Biopsy Procedures II-6
• Used in Diagnosing Breast Cancer II-6
• Needle Biopsy Substitutes Open Biopsy II-6
• Needle Biopsies Vs Open Biopsies II-6
• Modified Biopsy Devices for Retrieving Sperms from Testicles II-6
• Transthoracic Needle Biopsy II-7
• Fine-needle Aspiration Biopsy II-7
• Advantages of Fine Needle Aspiration II-7
• FNA Biopsy - an Efficient Means of Identifying Thyroid Nodules II-7
• FNA Finds Use in Palpable Lesion Management II-7
• Blood Collection Needles - Needles for Venipuncture II-7
• Blood Collection Process - Use of Phlebotomy Needles II-8
• Blunt Needles - A Remedy for Needle Pain II-8
• Bone Marrow Needles - Needles for Biopsy Procedures II-8
• Catheter Needles - For Inserting Catheter Tubes II-8
• Dental Needles - For Performing Dental Surgery II-8
• Dental Professionals Favor Disposables II-9
• Dialysis Needles - Applications in Dialysis II-9
• The Hemodialysis Process II-9
• Electrode Needles: Used in the Detection of EMG Signals II-9
• Surface Electrodes II-9
• Advantages of Surface Electrodes II-10
• Disadvantages of Surface Electrodes II-10
• Passive Electrode II-10
• Active Electrode II-10
• Needle Electrodes II-10
• Advantages of Needle Electrodes II-11
• Wire Electrodes II-11
• Design and Mode of Use of Wire Electrodes II-11
• Disadvantages of Wire Electrodes II-11
• Maintenance of Electrodes II-11
• Electroencephalography (EEG) Electrodes II-11
• Endoscopy Needles - Needles for Use in Endoscopy II-12
• Percutaneous Fiberscopes II-12
• Duodenoscopes II-12
• Fetoscopes II-12
• Epidural Needles - For Accurate Needlepoint Placement II-13
• Fistula Needles - Needles with Ultra Thin Walls II-13
• Hypodermic Needles - The Most Commonly Used II-13
• Intravenous Needles - For Intravascular Administration of Fluids II-13
• Ophthalmic Needles - Used for Cataract Surgery II-13
• Pneumoperitoneum Needles II-13
• Spinal Needles II-14
• Suture Needles - As Wound Closure Products II-14
• Essential Qualities of a Suture Needle II-14
• Strength II-14
• Ductility II-14
• Sharpness II-14
• Structure of a Suture Needle II-14
• The Needle End II-14
• The Needle Body II-14
• The Needle Point II-15
• Classification of Suture Needles II-15
• Based on Type of End II-15
• Swaged Needles II-15
• Eyed Needles II-15
• Based on Type of Body II-15
• Straight Needles II-15
• Curved Needles II-15
• Half-curved Needles II-15
• Compound Curved Needles II-15
• Based on Type of Point II-16
• Tapercut or Cutting Needles II-16
• Conventional Cutting Needles II-16
• Reverse Cutting Needles II-16
• Side-cutting Needles II-16
• Taper Point Needles II-16
• Blunt Point Needles II-16
• Other Needles II-16
• Applications of Needles II-17
• Stereotactic Radiotherapy II-17
• Brachytherapy - Use of Hollow Needles for Treating Prostrate Cancer II-17
• Electrochemotherapy: An Application Area for Needles II-17
• Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt II-17
• Role of Needles in The Transmission of Blood-Borne Disease II-18
• Overcoming Complications Arising Due to Frequent Needle Insertion II-18

4. Measures for Checking Needlestick Injuries II-19

• Prevention of Needle Stick Injuries II-19
• Use of Safety Devices II-19
• Safety Connection Systems II-20
• Port Primers - An Important Part In Safety Connection Systems II-20
• Types of Safety Connection Systems II-20
• Protected Needles Connected to a Standard Injection Port II-20
• Blunt Plastic Cannula Connected to a Pre-slit Port II-20
• Male Leur Tip with Leur-Activated Valve II-20
• One-Piece, Swabable Leur-Activated Valve II-21

5. Needle Exchange Programs II-22

• Supply of Needles and Syringes - The Legal Aspect II-22
• The Federal Mail Order Drug Paraphernalia Control Act II-22
• Syringe Prescription Statutes II-22
• Pharmacy Regulations and Practice Guidelines II-22
• Regulations for Health Professionals II-22
• Support for Needle Exchange Programs II-23

6. Disposal/Distribution II-24

• Disposal of Needles and Syringes - A Menace II-24
• Medical and Surgical Supply Industry Consolidates II-24
• Channels of Distribution II-24
• End-Outlets of Needles II-24

7. Product Introductions/Innovations II-25

• Smiths Medical Offers GRIPPER PLUS® Safety Needles with Needlestick Safety II-25
• Smiths Medical Launches Pencil and Lancet Point Needles II-25
• Smiths Medical Unleashes ProBloc® S Nerve Block Needles II-25
• CIVCO Medical Launches Needle Guidance System for GE's Transducer II-25
• SHPI Unleashes MiniLoc™ and SecureLoc™ Needle II-25
• Novo Nordisk Develops Safety Needle for Healthcare Providers II-25
• Novo Nordisk Launches NovoFine® 32G Tip needle II-26
• Researchers Develop New Dendrimer Material as an Alternative to Hypodermic Needles II-26
• Artemis Medical Introduces New Products II-26
• Greiner Bio-One Introduces Safety Blood Collection Set II-26
• DePuy AcroMed Unveils CELLECT™ II-26
• STS Biopolymers Develops ECHO-COAT® Needle Range II-26
• Bio-One Vacuette Develops Safety Blood-Collection Set II-27
• Becton Dickinson Introduces Ultra-Fine Insulin Pen Needle II-27
• Becton Dickinson Introduces New Injection Needle II-27
• Popper & Sons Introduces Reusable Needles II-27
• Poly Medicure Develops IV Cannulae for Infusion Therapy II-27
• ASSI Launches Microdissection Needles II-27
• HMD Introduces New Insulin Syringes II-27

8. Recent Industry Activity II-28

• Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Purchases AMI for $785M II-28
• Devon Medical's SharpShield™ Safety Syringe Clears FDA Hurdle II-28
• SHPI Concludes Merger with Med-Design Corp II-28
• Inviro Medical Partners VON to Launch InviroSNAP!® Safety Syringe II-28
• SHPI Secures Patent For MiniLoc™ II-28
• Viasys Acquires Oxford Instruments Medical of UK II-28
• SHPI Signs Multiple Agreements for Safety Needle Products II-29
• PneumRx Obtains FDA Approval for Biopsy Needles and Kits II-29
• Orthovita Obtains FDA Nod for Imbibe™ BMA Needle II-29
• Cooper Companies Acquires US based Milex Products, Inc. II-29
• Medical Device Technologies Receives FDA Clearance to market InterV® Biopsy Needles II-29
• Ypsomed Enters into a Distribution Contract with Wal Mart for Supplying Pen Needles II-29
• SHPI and Kendall Signs a Production and Marketing Agreement for Biopsy Needles II-29
• SHPI Enters into a Licensing Agreement with BD II-30
• MINRAD Obtains FDA Clearance II-30
• Merit Medical Systems Receives Approval from FDA II-30
• Manan Medical Collaborates with American Medical Instruments II-30
• BDCHC Enters into an Agreement with Sharp Compliance Corp II-30
• Eastland Medical Systems Signs a Contract with Portland Surgical Products II-31
• Safeguard Medical Devices Receives FDA Clearance for Disintegrator II-31
• Med-Design Enters into an Agreement with Owens-Illinois II-31
• China and Thailand to Co-Produce Acupuncture Needles II-31
• Med-Design, and BD Receives FDA Approval for New Blood Collection Kit II-31
• Bio-Plexus Gets Approval from FDA II-32
• Becton Dickinson Increases Production of Diabetic Needles II-32
• Becton Dickinson Restructures Operations in India II-32
• Becton Dickinson Sells Vyteris Inc II-32
• Becton Dickinson (India) Increases Equity Base II-32

9. Focus on Select Key Players II-33

• Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (US) II-33
• Argon Medical Devices, Inc. II-33
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (US) II-33
• Becton Dickinson France S.A.S. (France) II-33
• B. Braun Medical, Inc. (US) II-34
• Cardinal Health (US) II-34
• CIVCO Medical Solutions (US) II-34
• Ethicon Inc (US) II-34
• Inrad, Inc (US) II-35
• ICU Medical (US) II-35
• Manan Medical Products (US) II-36
• Medline Industries, Inc (US) II-36
• MIFAM SA (Poland) II-36
• Popper & Sons Inc (US) II-37
• Smiths Medical MD, Inc. (US) II-37
• Specialized Health Products International, Inc. (US) II-37
• TERUMO Corporation (Japan) II-37
• Tyco International (US) II-38
• The Kendall Company (US) II-38
• Viasys Healthcare (US) II-39
• World Wide Medical Technologies (US) II-39

10. Global Market Perspective II-40

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40
• Table 2: World 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40
• Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acupuncture Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41
• Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Acupuncture Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41
• Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anesthesia Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Anesthesia Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Angiography Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Angiography Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aspirating Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
• Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Aspirating Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
• Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biopsy Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
• Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Biopsy Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Collection Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Blood Collection Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blunt Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
• Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Blunt Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
• Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone Marrow Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
• Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Bone Marrow Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
• Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cardiac Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49
• Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Cardiac Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49
• Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Catheter Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50
• Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Catheter Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50
• Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dental Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51
• Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Dental Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51
• Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dialysis Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52
• Table 26: World 10-Year Perspective for Dialysis Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52
• Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrode Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53
• Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrode Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53
• Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Endoscopy Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54
• Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for Endoscopy Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54
• Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epidural Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55
• Table 32: World 10-Year Perspective for Epidural Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55
• Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fistula Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56
• Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for Fistula Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56
• Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hypodermic Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57
• Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Hypodermic Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57
• Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Intra-arterial Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
• Table 38: World 10-Year Perspective for Intra-arterial Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
• Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Intravenous Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59
• Table 40: World 10-Year Perspective for Intravenous Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59
• Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ophthalmic Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
• Table 42: World 10-Year Perspective for Ophthalmic Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
• Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pneumoperitoneum Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
• Table 44: World 10-Year Perspective for Pneumoperitoneum Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
• Table 45: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Radiographic Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
• Table 46: World 10-Year Perspective for Radiographic Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
• Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spinal Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
• Table 48: World 10-Year Perspective for Spinal Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
• Table 49: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Suture Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
• Table 50: World 10-Year Perspective for Suture Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
• Table 51: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Needles by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
• Table 52: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

• A. Market Analysis III-1
• Market Trends III-1
• Demand for Safety Needles on Rise III-1
• Budding Demand for Advanced Medical Equipment III-1
• Surgical & Medical Instruments Industry -An Overview III-2
• Reasons for Flourishing Needle and Syringe Markets III-2
• Table 53: Breakdown of Population by Age Group in the US: 2004 (E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
• European Union - The Largest Market for US Exports III-2
• Dramatic Rise in Exports to East Asia III-3
• Domestic Demand III-3
• Industry Majors III-3
• Leading Players in the Needles Market III-3
• Historic Perspective III-3
• Reusable Needles May Transmit Blood-Borne Disease III-3
• Regulations III-4
• Support for Needle Exchange Programs III-4
• Key Players III-4
• Product Introductions/Innovations III-10
• Strategic Corporate Developments III-12
• B. Market Analytics III-17
• Table 54: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
• Table 55: US 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

2. Canada III-19

• A. Market Analysis III-19
• Canadian Market for Medical Equipment and Supplies III-19
• Market for Dental Supplies III-19
• Product Introduction/Innovation III-19
• Strategic Corporate Development III-20
• B. Market Analytics III-21
• Table 56: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
• Table 57: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

3. Japan III-23

• A. Market Analysis III-23
• Japanese Medical Equipment Market III-23
• Table 58: Breakdown of Population by Age Group in Japan: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23
• Regulatory Overview III-24
• A Review of Recent Past III-24
• Imports of Medical Equipment into Japan - 2001 & 2000 III-24
• Table 59: Imports of Tubing, Needles, Catheters, and Cannulae into Japan for 2001 and 2000 (Quantity in Tons; Value in ¥ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
• Terumo Corporation - A Key Player III-25
• B. Market Analytics III-26
• Table 60: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26
• Table 61: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

4. Europe III-28

• Market Analysis III-28
• Table 62: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
• Table 63: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
• Table 64: European 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30
• Table 65: European 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

4a. France III-32

• A. Market Analysis III-32
• Medical Equipment and Supplies Market III-32
• Becton Dickinson France S.A.S. - A Key Player III-32
• B. Market Analytics III-33
• Table 66: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
• Table 67: French 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

4b. Germany III-35

• A. Market Analysis III-35
• German Medical Equipment Market - An Overview III-35
• B. Market Analytics III-36
• Table 68: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
• Table 69: German 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

4c. The United Kingdom III-38

• A. Market Analysis III-38
• Factors Impacting UK Medical EquipmentMarket III-38
• Innovation Levels III-38
• Growth Opportunities III-39
• Regulations III-39
• Strategic Corporate Development III-39
• B. Market Analytics III-40
• Table 70: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
• Table 71: UK 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

4d. Italy III-42

• Market Analysis III-42
• Table 72: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
• Table 73: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

4e. Spain III-45

• Market Analysis III-45
• Table 74: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
• Table 75: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

4f. Russia III-48

• A. Market Analysis III-48
• An Overview of Russian Medical Equipment Market III-48
• B. Market Analytics III-49
• Table 76: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, BloodCollection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
• Table 77: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

4g. Rest of Europe III-51

• A. Market Analysis III-51
• Select Markets III-51
• Belgium III-51
• Czech Republic III-51
• Denmark III-52
• The Danish Healthcare System III-52
• Medical Equipment Market in Denmark III-52
• Domestic Production III-52
• Major Consumers III-52
• The Netherlands III-52
• Poland III-53
• The Polish Healthcare Sector III-53
• Government Health Policy Program III-53
• Methods of Procurement III-53
• Equipment in Demand III-53
• End-Users III-53
• Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior III-54
• Distribution Practices III-54
• Portugal III-54
• Romania III-54
• Sweden III-55
• Switzerland III-55
• Turkey III-56
• Key Players III-56
• Product Introductions/Innovations III-57
• B. Market Analytics III-58
• Table 78: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58
• Table 79: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

5. Asia-Pacific III-60

• A. Market Analysis III-60
• Select Markets III-60
• Australia III-60
• Market Scenario III-60
• Regulation III-60
• China III-60
• Regulations III-61
• Future Scenario III-61
• Hong Kong Healthcare Industry III-61
• India III-62
• Medical Equipment Market Scenario in India III-62
• End Users III-62
• Indonesia III-62
• Kazakhstan III-62
• South Korea III-63
• Malaysia III-63
• Healthcare Sector III-63
• Products in Demand III-64
• Competitive Situation III-64
• Import Climate III-64
• New Zealand III-65
• Singapore III-65
• Best Prospects III-65
• Highest Incidence of Myopia III-65
• Key Overseas Manufacturing and Support Base III-65
• Market for Medical Disposables III-66
• End Users III-66
• Sri Lanka III-66
• Taiwan III-66
• Thailand III-67
• Medical Equipment Market III-67
• Products in Demand III-67
• Factors Affecting Purchase Decision III-67
• The Philippines III-67
• Imports Dominate the Scene III-67
• Consumption III-68
• Vietnam III-68
• Healthcare Sector III-68
• End-User Profile III-69
• Local Production III-69
• Import Sources III-69
• Product Introductions/Innovations III-69
• Strategic Corporate Developments III-69
• B. Market Analytics III-71
• Table 80: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
• Table 81: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

6. Latin America III-73

• A. Market Analysis III-73
• Usage of Disposable Products on the Rise III-73
• Major Markets III-73
• Argentina III-73
• Medical Equipment Market III-73
• Brazil III-73
• Medical Equipment Market III-73
• Chile III-74
• Colombia III-74
• Costa Rica III-74
• Honduras III-75
• Healthcare Sector III-75
• Market for Medical Equipment III-75
• Mexico III-75
• Market Scenario - Medical Disposables III-75
• Domestic Production and Imports III-76
• Peru III-76
• Competitive Factors III-76
• Domestic Production III-77
• Third Country Imports III-77
• Venezuela III-77
• Medical Equipment Market III-77
• Domestic Production III-78
• Third Country Imports III-78
• End-User Analysis III-78
• B. Market Analytics III-80
• Table 82: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80
• Table 83: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radio-graphic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

7. Rest of World III-82

• A. Market Analysis III-82
• Select Markets III-82
• Middle East III-82
• Saudi Arabia III-82
• Syria III-82
• Yemen III-82
• Africa III-82
• Egypt III-82
• Morocco III-83
• Nigeria III-83
• B. Market Analytics III-84
• Table 84: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment-Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-84
• Table 85: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Special Purpose Needles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acupuncture Needles, Anesthesia Needles, Angiography Needles, Aspirating Needles, Biopsy Needles, Blood Collection Needles, Blunt Needles, Bone Marrow Needles, Cardiac Needles, Catheter Needles, Dental Needles, Dialysis Needles, Electrode Needles, Endoscopy Needles, Epidural Needles, Fistula Needles, Hypodermic Needles, Intra-arterial Needles, Intravenous Needles, Ophthalmic Needles, Pneumoperitoneum Needles, Radiographic Needles, Spinal Needles, Suture Needles, and Other Needles Markets for 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85

IV. COMPETITION

• 1. ACMI (American Cystoscope Makers, Inc.) Corporation (USA) IV-1
• ACMI Canada, Inc. (Canada) IV-6
• 2. Acuderm, Inc. (USA) IV-7
• 3. Acufirm Ernst Kratz Nadelfabrik (Germany) IV-9
• 4. Advance Medical Designs, Inc. (USA) IV-10
• 5. Albert David Limited (India) IV-11
• Table 86: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In INR million) IV-11
• 6. Alshifa Medical Syringes Manufacturing Company Ltd. (Saudi Arabia) IV-12
• 7. Anchor Products Co., Inc. (USA) IV-13
• 8. Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Canada) IV-14
• Table 87: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-15
• American Medical Instruments, Inc. (USA) IV-20
• 9. Argon Medical Devices, Inc. (USA) IV-21
• 10. Arrow International, Inc. (USA) IV-22
• Table 88: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006
• (Nine Months Ended, May) (In US$ million) IV-22
• Table 89: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-22
• Table 90: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-23
• 11. Arthrex, Inc. (USA) IV-24
• 12. Artsana SpA (Italy) IV-25
• 13. Asia-Med GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-26
• 14. Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. (USA) IV-27
• 15. ASSI-Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments Corp.(USA) IV-28
• 16. Avid-OEM Inc Div Avid Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-29
• 17. B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany) IV-30
• B. Braun Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-31
• B. Braun Medical Ltd. (UK) IV-36
• 18. Balton Ltd. (Poland) IV-37
• 19. Becton Dickinson and Company (USA) IV-39
• Table 91: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-41
• Table 92: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-41
• Table 93: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-41
• Table 94: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-41
• Becton Dickinson France SAS (France) IV-44
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (Canada) IV-44
• 20. Bignell Surgical Instruments Ltd. (UK) IV-46
• 21. Boston Scientific Corporation (USA) IV-47
• Table 95: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ billion) IV-49
• Table 96: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-49
• Table 97: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-49
• Table 98: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-49
• Table 99: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-49
• 22. Busse Hospital Disposables (USA) IV-55
• 23. C. R. Bard, Inc. (USA) IV-57
• Table 100: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-60
• Table 101: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-60
• Table 102: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-60
• Table 103: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-60
• Table 104: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-61
• Table 105: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-61
• Bard Access Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-64
• 24. Cardinal Health, Inc. (USA) IV-67
• Table 106: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-69
• Table 107: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-69
• Table 108: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-69
• Table 109: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-70
• Table 110: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-70
• 25. Casmed International Limited (UK) IV-73
• 26. Cincinnati Surgical Company, Inc. (USA) IV-74
• 27. CIVCO Medical Solutions (USA) IV-75
• 28. Compass International, Inc. (USA) IV-76
• 29. Conmed Corporation (USA) IV-77
• Table 111: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-78
• Table 112: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-78
• Table 113: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Product: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-78
• Table 114: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-78
• Table 115: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-78
• Table 116: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-79
• Table 117: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-79
• 30. Cook Group, Inc. (USA) IV-85
• Cook Urological, Inc. (USA) IV-89
• 31. CooperSurgical, Inc. (USA) IV-92
• Inlet Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-96
• 32. Culture Kits, Inc. (USA) IV-97
• 33. Dentsply International, Inc. (USA) IV-98
• Table 118: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-99
• Table 119: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-99
• Table 120: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-99
• Table 121: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-100
• Table 122: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-100
• Table 123: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-100
• 34. Devon Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-102
• 35. Dispomed Witt OHG (Germany) IV-103
• 36. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center International BV (The Netherlands) IV-104
• 37. Eastland Medical Systems Ltd. (Australia) IV-106
• Table 124: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In A$ million) IV-107
• 38. Echocath, Inc. (USA) IV-107
• 39. Entaco Ltd. (UK) IV-108
• 40. Epimed International, Inc. (USA) IV-109
• 41. Ethicon, Inc. (USA) IV-110
• 42. Exel International, Inc. (USA) IV-111
• 43. E-Z-Em, Inc. (USA) IV-112
• Table 125: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, March) (In US$ million) IV-113
• Table 126: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, March) (In US$ million) IV-113
• Table 127: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Product: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, March) (In US$ million) IV-113
• Table 128: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-114
• Table 129: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-114
• Table 130: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-114
• Table 131: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-114
• 44. Feuerstein GmbH (Germany) IV-116
• 45. Gingi-Pak (USA) IV-116
• 46. Gish Biomedical, Inc. (USA) IV-117
• 47. Greenwald Surgical Company, Inc. (USA) IV-118
• 48. Greiner Bio-One GmbH (Austria) IV-119
• 49. Guilin Kangxing Laser Instrument (China) IV-120
• 50. Harmac Medical Products, Inc. (USA) IV-121
• 51. HDC Corporation (USA) IV-122
• 52. Henke-Sass Wolf GmbH (Germany) IV-124
• Henke Sass Wolf Of America (USA) IV-124
• 53. Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices (HMD) (India) IV-125
• 54. Hobbs Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-126
• 55. Hygeco (France) IV-127
• 56. ICU Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-128
• Table 132: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-128
• Table 133: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-129
• Table 134: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-129
• 57. Inrad, Inc. (USA) IV-130
• 58. Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (USA) IV-132
• Table 135: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-133
• Table 136: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-133
• Table 137: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-133
• Table 138: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-133
• 59. International Medical Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-136
• 60. InterV - Manan Medical Products (USA) IV-137
• 61. Intra Special Catheters GmbH (Germany) IV-138
• 62. Inviro Medical (USA) IV-139
• 63. Invivo Germany GmbH (Germany) IV-141
• 64. Jain Metal Components Pvt., Ltd. ( India ) IV-143
• 65. JMS North America Corporation (USA) IV-144
• 66. Jørgen Kruuse A/S (Denmark) IV-145
• 67. Kawamoto Corporation (Japan) IV-145
• 68. Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc. (Japan) IV-146
• Table 139: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-147
• Table 140: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-147
• 69. Kimal PLC (UK) IV-149
• 70. Kobayashi Shoji KK (Japan) IV-151
• 71. Kronner Medical Mfg. (USA) IV-152
• 72. Laboratoires Perouse Implant (France) IV-153
• 73. Labotect GmbH Labor-Technik-Göttingen (Germany) IV-154
• 74. Life-Tech, Inc. (USA) IV-156
• 75. Mani, Inc. (Japan) IV-157
• 76. Mayfair Medical Supplies Ltd. (China) IV-158
• 77. Medical Device Technologies, Inc. (USA) IV-159
• 78. Medical Specialties Australia Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-159
• 79. Medi-Globe GmbH (Germany) IV-160
• 80. Medisystems Corporation (USA) IV-161
• 81. Medline Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-162
• 82. Med-Tec, Inc. (USA) IV-173
• 83. Medtronic, Inc. (USA) IV-176
• Table 141: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-178
• Table 142: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-179
• Table 143: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-179
• Table 144: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-179
• Table 145: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-179
• Table 146: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-180
• 84. Melab GmbH (Germany) IV-183
• 85. Mentor Corporation (USA) IV-185
• Table 147: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-186
• Table 148: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Product: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-186
• Table 149: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$ million) IV-186
• Table 150: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-187
• Table 151: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-187
• Table 152: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-187
• Table 153: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-187
• Table 154: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-188
• 86. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-194
• Table 155: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-194
• Table 156: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-195
• 87. Metropolitan Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-201
• 88. MIFAM SA (Poland) IV-203
• 89. Milex Products, Inc. (USA) IV-204
• 90. Miltex, Inc. (USA) IV-205
• 91. Minrad International, Inc. (USA) IV-206
• Table 157: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005- 2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-207
• Table 158: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-207
• Table 159: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-207
• 92. Misawa Medical Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-209
• 93. Narang Medical Ltd. (India) IV-210
• 94. NCC (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-212
• 95. Neotec Medical Industries Pte., Ltd. (Singapore) IV-213
• 96. Nipro Corporation (Japan) IV-214
• Table 160: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-214
• Table 161: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-215
• Table 162: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-215
• Fuzhou Nipro Co., Ltd. (China) IV-217
• Nipro Medical Corporation (USA) IV-217
• Nipro Corporation Ltd. (Thailand) IV-217
• 97. Novo Nordisk A/S (Denmark) IV-218
• Table 163: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In DKK million) IV-219
• Table 164: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In DKK million) IV-219
• Table 165: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In DKK million) IV-219
• 98. Olympus Europa GmbH (Germany) IV-224
• 99. Orthovita, Inc. (USA) IV-225
• Table 166: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-226
• Table 167: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-226
• Table 168: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-226
• Table 169: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-226
• Table 170: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-226
• 100. Pajunk GmbH (Germany) IV-228
• PNA Medical Systems (USA) IV-228
• 101. Para Scientific Company (USA) IV-229
• 102. Philips Medical Systems (USA) IV-230
• 103. Popper & Sons, Inc. (USA) IV-239
• 104. Procedure Products (USA) IV-242
• 105. PRO-MED Instrumente GmbH (Germany) IV-243
• 106. Promex Technologies - US Biopsy Div (USA) IV-244
• 107. Ranfac Corporation (USA) IV-246
• 108. RDG Medical (UK) IV-246
• 109. Retractable Technologies, Inc. (USA) IV-247
• Table 171: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-247
• Table 172: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-248
• Table 173: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-248
• Table 174: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-248
• 110. Rhein Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-249
• 111. RI MOS Srl (Italy) IV-251
• 112. Rita Medical Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-253
• Table 175: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-253
• Table 176: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Product: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-253
• Table 177: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-254
• Table 178: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-254
• Table 179: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-254
• 113. Rite-Dent Mfg. Corporation (USA) IV-257
• 114. Robert Helwig GmbH (Germany) IV-258
• 115. Rochester Electro-Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-260
• 116. Rocket Medical PLC (UK) IV-263
• 117. S. Jackson, Inc. (USA) IV-264
• 118. Snarus Medical, Inc. (USA) IV-265
• 119. Sarstedt AG & Co. (Germany) IV-266
• Sarstedt, Inc. (USA IV-269
• 120. Scandimed International AS (Denmark) IV-270
• 121. Schreiber GmbH (Germany) IV-273
• 122. Schwa-Medico GmbH (Germany) IV-273
• 123. Scotmed Ltd. (UK) IV-274
• 124. Seirin America, Inc. (USA) IV-276
• 125. Septodont, Inc. (USA) IV-277
• 126. Serag-Wiessner GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-280
• 127. Shandong Xinhua Medical Instrument Factory (China) IV-281
• 128. Shandong Zibo Shanchuan Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. (China) IV-281
• 129. Sharp Compliance Corporation (USA) IV-282
• Table 180: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006
• (Nine Months Ended, March) (In US$ million) IV-282
• Table 181: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, March) (In US$ million) IV-283
• Table 182: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, March) (In US$ million) IV-283
• Table 183: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-283
• Table 184: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-283
• Table 185: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-283
• 130. Sklar Corporation (USA) IV-285
• 131. Smiths Group PLC (UK) IV-295
• Smiths Medical International Ltd. (UK)/Smiths Medical (United Kingdom) IV-297
• Graseby Medical Limited (UK) IV-298
• Smiths Medical MD, Inc. (USA) IV-298
• 132. Solos Endoscopy, Inc. (USA) IV-302
• 133. Specialized Health Products International, Inc. (USA) IV-304
• Table 186: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-304
• Table 187: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-305
• Table 188: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-305
• 134. Sterimatic Worldwide Ltd. (UK) IV-307
• 135. Sterylab Srl (Italy) IV-308
• 136. SUPA Medical Devices (Iran) IV-309
• 137. Surgical Specialties Corporation (USA) IV-312
• 138. Surgimedik (India) IV-313
• 139. Surgin, Inc. (USA) IV-314
• 140. Suru International Pvt., Limited. (India) IV-316
• 141. Sutures India Pvt., Ltd. (India) IV-318
• 142. Sutures Ltd. (UK) IV-320
• 143. Taut, Inc. (USA) IV-321
• 144. Teleflex Medical Group (USA) IV-323
• 145. Terumo Corporation (Japan) IV-326
• Table 189: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-327
• Table 190: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-327
• Table 191: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-327
• Table 192: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-328
• Table 193: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-328
• Table 194: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-328
• Terumo Medical Corporation (USA) IV-332
• Terumo Europe NV (Belgium) IV-336
• 146. Top Corporation (Japan) IV-337
• 147. Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation (USA) IV-338
• 148. TSK Laboratory Japan (Japan) IV-339
• TSK Laboratory Canada, Inc. (Canada) IV-339
• 149. Tyco International Ltd. (Bermuda) IV-340
• Table 195: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-341
• Table 196: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-341
• Table 197: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-342
• Table 198: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-342
• Table 199: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-342
• Table 200: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-342
• Table 201: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-343
• Tyco Healthcare Group LP (USA) IV-346
• United States Surgical Corporation (USA) IV-348
• United States Surgical - Syneture (USA) IV-348
• The Kendall Company (USA) IV-349
• 150. U.S. Endoscopy Group, Inc. (USA) IV-350
• 151. Ulrich GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-351
• 152. Unimed SA (Switzerland) IV-352
• 153. Unomedical A/S (Denmark) IV-353
• Table 202: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In DKK million) IV-353
• Unomedical, Inc. (USA) IV-355
• Unomedical Ltd. (UK) IV-356
• 154. Varian, Inc. (USA) IV-357
• Table 203: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, June) (In US$ million) IV-358
• Table 204: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, June) (In US$ million) IV-359
• Table 205: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-359
• Table 206: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-359
• 155. Viasys Healthcare, Inc. (USA) IV-365
• Table 207: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-368
• Table 208: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-368
• Table 209: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-369
• Table 210: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-369
• 156. Vita Needle Co. (USA) IV-374
• 157. Wells Johnson Company (USA) IV-375
• 158. World Wide Medical Technologies, Inc. (USA) IV-376
• 159. Ypsomed Ag (Switzerland) IV-378
• Table 211: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In CHF million) IV-378
• Table 212: Annual Sales Analysis by Product Segment: 2005-2006 (In CHF million) IV-379
• Table 213: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In CHF million) IV-379
• Table 214: Annual Sales Analysis by Product Segment: 2004-2005 (In CHF million) IV-379
• Table 215: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In CHF million) IV-379