Syringes (Reusable and Disposable)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.Healthcare IndustryII-1

• Reforms Alter the EquationII-1

2.Worldwide Syringes (Disposable and Reusable)MarketII-2

• By Geographic RegionII-2
• Historical PerspectiveII-2
• By Product SegmentII-2
• Historical PerspectiveII-2

3.Industry Snapshots & TrendsII-3

• Factors Fueling Market GrowthII-3

4.Syringes and Needles: An IntroductionII-4

• Amongst Most Widely Used Medical DisposablesII-4

5.Syringes - A Brief Description of the ProductII-6

• SyringesII-6
• Disposable SyringeII-6
• Reusable SyringeII-6

6.Overview of Product SegmentsII-7

• Anesthesia SyringesII-7
• Angiographic SyringesII-7
• Aspirating SyringesII-7
• Blood Gas SyringesII-7
• Catheter SyringesII-7
• Dental SyringesII-7
• Ear SyringesII-8
• Hypodermic SyringesII-8
• Insulin SyringesII-8
• Intraligamentary SyringesII-8
• Irrigating SyringesII-8

7.Needle Free Injection - A ReviewII-9

• Overview of Select Reusable Needle-Free InjectionSystems (NFIS)II-10

8.Issues Confronting the IndustryII-11

• Growing Health Concerns Fuel Demand for Disposable SyringesII-11
• Disposal of Syringes - A Primary IssueII-11
• Safety SyringesII-12
• Development of Needleless SystemsII-13
• Facts About NeedlesticksII-13
• Needleless Systems Pose a Threat to Traditional SyringesII-13
• Development of Prefilled SyringesII-14
• Changes in Materials Used for Production of SyringesII-14
• Pricing TrendsII-14
• Pricing Trends in the 1990sII-15
• Diabetics - Major End-Users of SyringesII-15
• Diabetes is of two types:II-15
• Market for Insulin Delivery SystemsII-16
• Competition in the MarketII-16
• External Insulin Pump Vs Syringes for Insulin DeliveryII-16
• Preloaded Insulin Pens - A Good Substitute for SyringesII-17
• Pulmonary Delivery Substituting Insulin SyringesII-17

9.Overview of The 'Syringe Exchange Programs'in the 1990sII-18

• Syringe Exchange Programs in the USII-19
• Aim of the Syringe Exchange ProgramsII-19

10.Overview of Select Regional MarketsII-21

• The United StatesII-21
• Largest Market for Medical EquipmentII-21
• Factors Influencing Purchasing DecisionsII-21
• CanadaII-21
• JapanII-22
• Competitive Scene in the Healthcare SectorII-22
• GermanyII-22
• The United KingdomII-22
• AustraliaII-23
• ChinaII-23
• Hong KongII-23
• IndiaII-24
• IndonesiaII-24
• The PhilippinesII-24
• SingaporeII-24
• ThailandII-25
• Competition in ThailandII-25
• BrazilII-25
• ChileII-26
• ColombiaII-26

11.Product Innovations/Developments/LaunchesII-27

• Safety Syringes Inc. Together with AstraZeneca Rolls OutUltraSafe Passive Delivery SystemII-27
• Biocon to Develop Pen-FillersII-27
• Unitract Launches Retractable SyringesII-27
• Unitract Plans to Expand PortfolioII-27
• Safety Syringes Unveils UltraSafe Passive Delivery SystemII-27
• Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Rolls OutDisposable SyringesII-27
• Amgen and Owen Mumford Jointly Develop SimpleJectII-28
• HMD Rolls Out Insulin Syringe with 30G NeedleII-28
• Drug Delivery Systems and Purdue Pharma DevelopsAnalgesicII-28
• Waters Corp. Introduces Micro SyringesII-28
• Medi-Ject Unveils MJ-7 ModelII-28
• B. Braun Medical Releases Introcan Safety IV CatheterII-28

12.Recent Industry ActivityII-29

• Mayne Acquires Intra-Tech Healthcare Medical-Instill Entersinto Agreement with GlaxoSmithKlineII-29
• IMD Group Syringes Receives Canadian approvalII-29
• Sigma Global Corporation Takes Over Global Health ServicesII-29
• Analytica Ltd Acquires Retractable Technologies Pty LtdII-29
• GE Takes Over AmershamII-30
• Hindustan Latex and BD Enter into AgreementII-30
• OMI Enters into Agreement with Terumo Medical CorpII-30
• Globe Medical Tech Bags Safety Syringes OrderII-30
• Medical Devices Receives Supply Deal for Disposable SyringesII-30
• RiTract's Retractable Syringes Receive Clearance from TGAII-30
• Ensi-Med Receives Supply ContractII-30
• Ambaji Opens a Disposable Syringe UnitII-31
• McKinley Receives CE Mark For beeLINE DisposableInfusion Products SyringesII-31
• Hindustan Syringes Establishes HMD HealthcareII-31
• BD India to Enter Chinese MarketII-31
• Vietnam Medical Plastic Co Inks an AgreementII-31
• Orthovita Receives Clearance for Imbibe SyringesII-31
• Terumo Enters into a Sales Agreement with Kyowa HakkoII-32
• Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices enters into Alliance with Star SyringesII-32
• Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Opens New PlantII-32
• Becton Dickinson Expands SoloShot Syringe ProductionII-32
• Hindustan Syringes JV with Becton & DickinsonII-32
• Gland Pharma In Collaboration with Vetter Injekt SystemsII-32
• Antares Enters into Alliance with SciTech Medical Products LtdII-32
• Kendall Co Grows Bigger in Needle Manufacturing UnitII-33
• Medrad Enters into Asian MarketII-33
• Medisys Closes Woodbridge, Suffolk Manufacturing UnitII-33
• Orthovita Receives FDA ApprovalII-33
• Becton Dickinson Purchases Gentest CorpII-33
• Medisys Inks Agreement with NyproII-33
• Terumo Corp Starts Manufacturing Unit in ManilaII-34
• Becton Dickinson Builds Prefillable Syringes FacilityII-34
• Bio Farma Expands Production FacilityII-34
• Albert David Sets Up New Bulk Drug & Formulations Manufacturing UnitII-34

13.Focus on Select Global PlayersII-35

• Becton, Dickinson and Company (USA)II-35
• Globe Medical Tech, Inc. (USA)II-35
• International Medication Systems (USA)II-36
• Kendall (USA)II-36
• Medi-Hut Int'l (Mfg.) Co., Ltd. (Korea)II-36
• Medline, Inc. (USA)II-37
• Pfizer Inc (USA)II-37
• Terumo Corporation (Japan)II-37
• Terumo Medical Corporation (USA)II-38

14.Global Market PerspectiveII-39

• Table 1: World Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-39
• Table 2: World Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-39
• Table 3: World 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-40
• Table 4: World Current & Future Analysis for Anesthesia Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-41
• Table 5: World Historic Review for Anesthesia Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-41
• Table 6: World 20-Year Perspective for Anesthesia Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-42
• Table 7: World Current & Future Analysis for Angiographic Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-43
• Table 8: World Historic Review for Angiographic Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-43
• Table 9: World 20-Year Perspective for Angiographic Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-44
• Table 10: World Current & Future Analysis for Aspirating Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-45
• Table 11: World Historic Review for Aspirating Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-45
• Table 12: World 20-Year Perspective for Aspirating Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-46
• Table 13: World Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-47
• Table 14: World Historic Review for Blood Gas Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-47
• Table 15: World 20-Year Perspective for Blood Gas Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-48
• Table 16: World Current & Future Analysis for Catheter Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-49
• Table 17: World Historic Review for Catheter Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-49
• Table 18: World 20-Year Perspective for Catheter Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin AmericanMarkets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-50
• Table 19: World Current & Future Analysis for DentalSyringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan,Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East andLatin American Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years2001 through 2010 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)II-51
• Table 20: World Historic Review for Dental Syringesby Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-51
• Table 21: World 20-Year Perspective for Dental Syringesby Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-52
• Table 22: World Current & Future Analysis for Ear Syringesby Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-53
• Table 23: World Historic Review for Ear Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years1991 through 2000 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)II-53
• Table 24: World 20-Year Perspective for Ear Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-54
• Table 25: World Current & Future Analysis for Hypodermic Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-55
• Table 26: World Historic Review for Hypodermic Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-55
• Table 27: World 20-Year Perspective for Hypodermic Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Marketsfor Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-56
• Table 28: World Current & Future Analysis for Insulin Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-57
• Table 29: World Historic Review for Insulin Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-57
• Table 30: World 20-Year Perspective for Insulin Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-58
• Table 31: World Current & Future Analysis for Intraligamentary Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-59
• Table 32: World Historic Review for Intraligamentary Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-59
• Table 33: World 20-Year Perspective for Intraligamentary Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-60
• Table 34: World Current & Future Analysis for Irrigating Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)II-61
• Table 35: World Historic Review for Irrigating Syringes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-61
• Table 36: World 20-Year Perspective for Irrigating Syringes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-62

III MARKET

1.The United StatesIII-1

• A. Market AnalysisIII-1
• Competitive ScenarioIII-1
• Table 37: US Insulin Syringes Market (2003-2005):Percentage Breakdown by Sales* for Becton Dickinson,Kendall, and Others (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)III-2
• Historical PerspectiveIII-2
• Product LaunchesIII-2
• Recent Industry ActivityIII-3
• Key US PlayersIII-5
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-10
• Table 38: US Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-10
• Table 39: US Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-11
• Table 40: US 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 &2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-12

2.CanadaIII-13

• A. Market AnalysisIII-13
• Historical PerspectiveIII-13
• LOM Medical International, Inc. - A Niche PlayerIII-13
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-14
• Table 41: Canadian Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years2001 through 2010 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)III-14
• Table 42: Canadian Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-15
• Table 43: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-16

3.JapanIII-17

• A. Market AnalysisIII-17
• Historical PerspectiveIII-17
• Key Japanese PlayersIII-17
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-19
• Table 44: Japanese Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-19
• Table 45: Japanese Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-20
• Table 46: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-21

4.EuropeIII-22

• A. Market AnalysisIII-22
• Historical PerspectiveIII-22
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-23
• Table 47: European Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by GeographicRegion - France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain,Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-23
• Table 48: European Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-24
• Table 49: European Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-25
• Table 50: European Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-26
• Table 51: European 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for France, Germany, Italy, The UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-27
• Table 52: European 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-28

4a.FranceIII-29

• A. Market AnalysisIII-29
• Historical PerspectiveIII-29
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-30
• Table 53: French Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-30
• Table 54: French Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-31
• Table 55: French 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-32

4b.GermanyIII-33

• A. Market AnalysisIII-33
• Historical PerspectiveIII-33
• Product Development/LaunchIII-33
• Key German PlayersIII-33
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-34
• Table 56: German Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-34
• Table 57: German Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-35
• Table 58: German 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-36

4c.ItalyIII-37

• A. Market AnalysisIII-37
• Historical PerspectiveIII-37
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-38
• Table 59: Italian Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-38
• Table 60: Italian Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-39
• Table 61: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-40

4d.The United KingdomIII-41

• A. Market AnalysisIII-41
• Historical PerspectiveIII-41
• Smiths Medical - A Key PlayerIII-41
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-42
• Table 62: UK Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-42
• Table 63: UK Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-43
• Table 64: UK 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-44

4e.SpainIII-45

• A. Market AnalysisIII-45
• Historical PerspectiveIII-45
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-46
• Table 65: Spanish Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-46
• Table 66: Spanish Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-47
• Table 67: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-48

4f.RussiaIII-49

• A. Market AnalysisIII-49
• Historical PerspectiveIII-49
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-50
• Table 68: Russian Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and IrrigatingSyringes Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-50
• Table 69: Russian Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-51
• Table 70: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-52

4g.Rest of EuropeIII-53

• A. Market AnalysisIII-53
• Historical PerspectiveIII-53
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-54
• Table 71: Rest of Europe Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-54
• Table 72: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-55
• Table 73: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-56

5.Asia-PacificIII-57

• A. Market AnalysisIII-57
• Historical PerspectiveIII-57
• AustraliaIII-57
• Ranks Among the Top Ten Medical Device MarketsIII-57
• ChinaIII-58
• Medical Equipment and Supplies Marketin China in the 1990sIII-58
• IndiaIII-58
• Potential for Auto Disposable Syringes in IndiaIII-58
• Brief Overview of the Indian Healthcare IndustryIII-59
• MalaysiaIII-59
• Overview of the Healthcare Industry in the 1990sIII-59
• PakistanIII-59
• PhilippinesIII-60
• A Historical PerspectiveIII-60
• SingaporeIII-60
• Medical Equipment Market in the Recent PastIII-61
• Overview of Healthcare and Medical EquipmentMarket in the 1990sIII-61
• ThailandIII-61
• Overview of Thai Medical Devices Marketin the 1990sIII-61
• Product Developments/LaunchesIII-62
• Recent Industry ActivityIII-63
• Key Players in Asia PacificIII-65
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-67
• Table 74: Asia-Pacific Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-67
• Table 75: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-68
• Table 76: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-69

6.Middle EastIII-70

• A. Market AnalysisIII-70
• Historical PerspectiveIII-70
• Recent Industry ActivityIII-70
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-71
• Table 77: Middle East Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
• Table 78: Middle East Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-72
• Table 79: Middle East 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-73

7.Latin AmericaIII-74

• A. Market AnalysisIII-74
• Historical PerspectiveIII-74
• ArgentinaIII-74
• BrazilIII-74
• Historical Overview of the Brazilian Medical Equipment MarketIII-74
• ChileIII-75
• Medical Products Market in the 1990sIII-75
• MexicoIII-75
• Medical Disposables Market in Mexico - A Historical PerspectiveIII-75
• PeruIII-76
• Medical Equipment Market in the Mid 1990sIII-76
• B. Market AnalyticsIII-77
• Table 80: Latin American Current & Future Analysis for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-77
• Table 81: Latin American Historic Review for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures (*) in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-78
• Table 82: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Syringes (Disposable and Reusable) by Product Segments - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales (*) for Anesthesia Syringes, Angiographic Syringes, Aspirating Syringes, Blood Gas Syringes, Catheter Syringes, Dental Syringes, Ear Syringes, Hypodermic Syringes, Insulin Syringes, Intraligamentary Syringes, and Irrigating Syringes Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010III-79

IV. COMPETITION

• 1.Albert David Ltd. (India)IV-1
• Table 83: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In INR million)IV-2
• 2.Allegiance Corporation (USA)IV-2
• 3.Allflex USA, Inc. (USA)IV-3
• 4.Alltech Associates, Inc. (USA)IV-4
• 5.Alshifa Medical Syringes Manufacturing Company Ltd. (Saudi Arabia)IV-5
• 6.AmerisourceBergen Corporation (USA)IV-6
• Table 84: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)IV-7
• Table 85: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-7
• Table 86: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-7
• 7.Angiplast Private Limited (India)IV-9
• 8.Apothecaries Sundries Mfg., Co. (India)IV-10
• 9.B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany)IV-12
• Table 87: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In € million)IV-15
• B. Braun Medical, Inc. (USA)IV-16
• B. Braun Medical France (France)IV-19
• B. Braun Medical Ltd. (UK)IV-20
• 10.Balakrishna Surgical Pvt., Ltd. (India)IV-22
• 11.Becton, Dickinson & Company (USA)IV-23
• Table 88: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1)(In US$ million)IV-25
• Table 89: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)IV-25
• Table 90: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (H1) (In US$ million)IV-25
• Table 91: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-26
• Table 92: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-26
• Table 93: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicalRegion: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-26
• BD Consumer Healthcare (USA)IV-29
• BD Medical - Diabetes Care (UK)IV-29
• Becton Dickinson Korea Ltd. (Korea)IV-30
• 12.Bhartiya Surgicals (India)IV-31
• 13.Boin Medica Co., Ltd. (Korea)IV-31
• 14.C. R. Bard, Inc. (USA)IV-32
• Table 94: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1)(In US$ million)IV-35
• Table 95: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-35
• Table 96: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-35
• Table 97: Annual Sales Analysis by Product:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-35
• Table 98: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicalRegion: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-36
• Bard Medical Division (USA)IV-37
• 15.Carewell Mediproducts Ltd. (India)IV-39
• 16.Centrix, Inc. (USA)IV-40
• 17.Chromatography Research Supplies, Inc. (USA)IV-42
• 18.Codan Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)IV-43
• Codan Medical AG (Switzerland)IV-43
• Codan US Corporation (USA)IV-43
• 19.Codan 11 SA (Portugal)IV-44
• 20.Coeur, Inc. (USA)IV-45
• Coeur Medical (USA)IV-46
• 21.Culture Kits, Inc. (USA)IV-47
• 22.Dentsply International, Inc. (USA)IV-48
• Table 99: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million)IV-50
• Table 100: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Division:2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million)IV-50
• Table 101: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-50
• Dentsply Caulk (USA)IV-53
• 23.Diabetes Care (USA)IV-54
• 24.Dispomed Witt OHG (Germany)IV-54
• 25.DVT Dental & Chemical AB (Sweden)IV-54
• 26.Dynarex Corporation (USA)IV-55
• 27.Eastland Medical Systems Ltd. (Australia)IV-56
• Table 102: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-56
• 28.Ellman International, Inc. (USA)IV-57
• 29.ENSI-MED International Pty Limited (Australia)IV-58
• 30.ERBRICH INSTRUMENTE GmbH (Germany)IV-59
• 31.Exel International, Inc. (USA)IV-61
• 32.F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. (Switzerland)IV-62
• Table 103: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In CHF billion)IV-63
• Table 104: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2003-2004 (In CHF billion)IV-63
• Table 105: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicalRegion: 2003-2004 (In CHF billion)IV-63
• Roche Diagnostics Corporation (USA)IV-66
• Roche Diagnostics (Deutschland) GmbH (Germany)IV-69
• 33.Faiba International (Pakistan)IV-70
• 34.Faromed Gmbh Medizintechnik (Germany)IV-71
• 35.Farum SA (Poland)IV-72
• 36.Felton Medical, Inc. (USA)IV-73
• 37.Fishman Corporation (USA)IV-74
• 38.Frank Healthcare Co., Ltd. (China)IV-74
• 39.GC America, Inc. (USA)IV-75
• 40.Gingi-Pak (USA)IV-76
• 41.GlaxoSmithKline PLC (UK)IV-77
• Table 106: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1)(In £ million)IV-78
• Table 107: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Division:2004-2005 (H1) (In £ million)IV-78
• Table 108: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In £ million)IV-78
• Table 109: Annual Sales Analysis by Division:2003-2004 (In £ million)IV-78
• 42.Global Products Corporation (India)IV-84
• 43.Globe Medical Tech, Inc. (USA)IV-87
• 44.Hamilton Company (USA)IV-87
• 45.Hangzhou Longde Medical Products Co. Ltd. (China)IV-88
• 46.Harvard Apparatus, Inc. (USA)IV-89
• Table 110: First Quarter Sales Analysis:2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million)IV-92
• Table 111: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Operation:2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million)IV-92
• Table 112: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-92
• Table 113: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-92
• Table 114: Annual Sales Analysis by Operation:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-93
• Table 115: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicalRegion: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-93
• 47.Heal+Thy Co., Ltd. (Korea)IV-98
• 48.Healthmart Supply, Inc. (USA)IV-98
• 49.Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH (Germany)IV-99
• Henke-Sass Wolf of America, Inc. (USA)IV-100
• 50.Heraeus Kulzer GmbH & Co KG (Germany)IV-101
• Heraeus Kulzer, Inc. (USA)IV-101
• 51.Hindustan Latex Limited (India)IV-102
• 52.Hindustan Medical Devices (India)IV-104
• 53.Hzmed (China)IV-104
• 54.IMD Group Ltd. (Australia)IV-105
• 55.International Medication Systems, Limited (USA)IV-106
• 56.Iscon Surgical Ltd. (India)IV-107
• 57.ISPG (USA)IV-108
• 58.Jainsons (India) Regd. (India)IV-109
• 59.JEDMED Instrument Company (USA)IV-110
• 60.Jiangsu Kangjin Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. (China)IV-110
• 61.JMS Co., Limited (Japan)IV-111
• Table 116: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In ¥ million)IV-111
• 62.Jonplast SRL (Italy)IV-112
• 63.JS Dental Mfg, Inc. (USA)IV-112
• 64.Kawamoto Corporation (Japan)IV-112
• 65.Kerr Corporation (USA)IV-113
• 66.Kettenbach GMBH & Co., KG (Germany)IV-113
• 67.Lom Medical International, Inc. (Canada)IV-114
• 68.LSL Industries, Inc. (USA)IV-115
• 69.Manav Impex Pvt., Ltd. (India)IV-115
• 70.Marus Dental International (USA)IV-115
• 71.Maxxon, Inc. (USA)IV-116
• 72.Mayne Group Ltd. (Australia)IV-117
• Table 117: Annual Sales Comparison: 2003-2004(In AUS$ million)IV-119
• Table 118: Annual Sales Comparison by BusinessSegment: 2003-2004 (In AUS$ million)IV-119
• Table 119: Annual Sales Comparison by GeographicalRegion: 2003-2004 (In AUS$ million)IV-120
• Intra-Tech Healthcare Ltd./Mayne Pharma PLC (UK)IV-122
• 73.Medeco - Abu Dhabi Medical Devices Company (UAE)IV-124
• 74.Medegen Medical Products LLC (USA)IV-124
• 75.Medical Plastic Devices, Inc. (Canada)IV-125
• 76.Medicare Products, Inc. (India)IV-125
• 77.Medi-Hut Int'l (Mfg.) Co., Ltd. (Korea)IV-126
• 78.Medline Industries, Inc. (USA)IV-127
• 79.Medrad, Inc. (USA)IV-130
• 80.Medtron AG (Germany)IV-131
• 81.Medtronic, Inc. (USA)IV-132
• Table 120: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million)IV-135
• Table 121: Annual Segment Wise Sales Analysis:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-135
• Table 122: Annual Geographical Sales Analysis:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-135
• Table 123: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-136
• Medtronic GmbH (Germany)IV-143
• 82.Meridian Medical Technologies (USA)IV-144
• 83.Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (USA)IV-145
• Table 124: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(Six Months Ended, June) (In US$ thousands)IV-145
• Table 125: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ thousands)IV-145
• Table 126: Annual Sales By Region: 2003-2004(In US$ thousands)IV-146
• Table 127: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ thousands)IV-146
• 84.Merlyn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA)IV-148
• 85.MGlas AG (Germany)IV-148
• 86.Misawa Medical Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan)IV-148
• 87.M-S Surgical Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Japan)IV-149
• 88.Nanjing Proteny Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. (China)IV-149
• 89.Ningbo Duanhuang Import & Export Company Ltd.(China)IV-150
• 90.Novo Nordisk A/S (Denmark)IV-151
• Table 128: Annual Sales Analysis: 2002-2004(In DKK billion)IV-151
• Table 129: Annual Sales Analysis by Segments:2003-2004 (In DKK billion)IV-151
• Table 130: Annual Sales Analysis by Regions:2003-2004 (In DKK billion)IV-152
• 91.Occupational & Medical Innovations Ltd. (Australia)IV-155
• 92.Peerless International, Inc. (USA)IV-156
• 93.Pfizer, Inc. (USA)IV-157
• Table 131: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1)(In US$ billion)IV-158
• Table 132: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ billion)IV-159
• Table 133: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment:2003-2004 (In US$ billion)IV-159
• Table 134: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion)IV-159
• 94.Pharmex International, Inc. (USA)IV-172
• 95.Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. (USA)IV-173
• 96.Polfa Lublin SA (Poland)IV-173
• 97.Popper & Sons, Inc. (USA)IV-174
• 98.Precision Moulded Products (UK)IV-178
• 99.Preferred Products (USA)IV-179
• 100.Premier Medical Products Co. (USA)IV-181
• 101.Q.B.G.Trader Co. (Chile)IV-183
• 102.Ranfac Corporation (USA)IV-183
• 103.Retractable Technologies, Inc. (USA)IV-184
• Table 135: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million)IV-184
• Table 136: Annual Sales Comparison: 2002-2004(In US$ million)IV-185
• Table 137: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-185
• 104.Ritract Ltd. (Australia)IV-186
• 105.Robert Helwig GmbH (Germany)IV-187
• 106.Rocket Medical PLC (UK)IV-188
• 107.Safety Syringes, Inc. (USA)IV-189
• 108.Sahar Industries (Pakistan)IV-189
• 109.Sedat SA (France)IV-190
• 110.Septodont, Inc. (USA)IV-191
• 111.SGE International Pty., Ltd. (Australia)IV-194
• 112.Shailesh Surgical (India)IV-196
• 113.Shanti Surgical Private Limited (India)IV-196
• 114.Shoney Scientific India (India)IV-197
• 115.Sinochem Hebei I. & E. Corporation (China)IV-197
• 116.Smiths Medical International Ltd. (UK)IV-198
• Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. (USA)IV-200
• 117.Socorex Isba SA (Switzerland)IV-203
• 118.Spectrum Chromatography (USA)IV-204
• 119.Spirometrics Medical Equipment Co. (USA)IV-206
• 120.Sterimatic Worldwide Ltd. (UK)IV-207
• 121.SUPA Medical Devices (Iran)IV-208
• 122.Terumo Corporation (Japan)IV-210
• Table 138: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis:2004-2005 (H1) (In ¥ million)IV-211
• Table 139: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by BusinessSegment: 2003-2004 (H1) (In ¥ million)IV-212
• Table 140: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by GeographicRegions: 2004-2005 (H1) (In ¥ million)IV-212
• Table 141: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In ¥ million)IV-212
• Table 142: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment:2003-2004 (In ¥ million)IV-213
• Table 143: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicalRegion: 2003-2004 (In ¥ million)IV-213
• Terumo Medical Corporation (USA)IV-217
• Terumo (Deutschland) GmbH (Germany)IV-219
• Terumo Europe N.V. (Belgium)IV-219
• 123.Tiger Surgical Disposable Private Limited (India)IV-220
• 124.TOP Corporation (Japan)IV-220
• 125.Troge Medical GmbH (Germany)IV-221
• 126.Tsubasa Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan)IV-221
• 127.Tyco Healthcare Group LP (USA)IV-222
• The Kendall Company (USA)IV-224
• 128.ULTIMED, Inc. (USA)IV-227
• 129.Ultradent Products, Inc. (USA)IV-229
• 130.Unitract Ltd. (Australia)IV-230
• 131.Univec, Inc. (USA)IV-231
• 132.Ustomed Instrumente (Germany)IV-233
• 133.Varian, Inc. (USA)IV-234
• Table 144: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)IV-235
• Table 145: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)IV-236
• Table 146: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-236
• Table 147: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-236
• Table 148: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-236
• Table 149: Annual Sales Analysis by Region:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-236
• 134.Varid Medical Production Group Co. (Iran)IV-246
• 135.Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co KG (Germany)IV-246
• 136.Visionary Medical Products Corporation (USA)IV-247
• 137.Vita Needle Co. (USA)IV-247
• 138.Vital Signs, Inc. (USA)IV-248
• Table 150: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)IV-250
• Table 151: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by BusinessSegment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)IV-250
• Table 152: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-250
• Table 153: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-250
• Table 154: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-251
• Table 155: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicalRegion: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-251
• 139.Vitalcare Group, Inc. (USA)IV-252
• 140.Welcon, Inc. (USA)IV-253
• 141.Wells Johnson Company (USA)IV-253
• 142.William Cook Europe APS (Denmark)IV-254
• 143.Wyeth (USA)IV-255
• Table 156: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million)IV-256
• Table 157: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million)IV-257
• Table 158: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million)IV-257
• Table 159: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-257
• Table 160: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-257
• Table 161: Annual Sales Analysis by Region:
• 2003-2004 (In US$ million)IV-258
• 144.Yue Pfong International Industrial Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)IV-261
• 145.Zhejiang Lingyang Medical Apparatus Company Limited (China)IV-261