Medical Devices Market in Latin America 2008-2012

Medical Devices Market in Latin America 2008-2012









Medical Devices Market in Latin America

2008-2012









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Medical Devices Market in Latin America 2008-2012









Table of Contents



1. Introdu cti on ............................................................................. 3

2. Medi cal Devices in Latin Ameri ca Market Size & Forecast .................... 4

3. Geographic Segmen tation ............................................................ 5

4. Market Trends of Medi cal Devices in Latin Ameri ca ............................ 6

5. Growth Drivers of Medical Devices in th e Latin Ameri ca ...................... 7

6. Ch allenges for Medi cal Devices in Latin Ameri ca ............................... 8

7. Maj or Medical Devi ces Vendors ..................................................... 9

7.1 Baxter Internation al In c .......................................................... 9

7.2 Boston Sci entifi c Corporati on ................................................. 10

7.3 GE Healthcare ..................................................................... 11

7.4 Joh nson & John son ............................................................... 12

7.5 Medtronic, In c .................................................................... 13

7.6 Bau mer S.A ........................................................................ 14

7.7 Bi osen sor Ind.Com.Ltda ........................................................ 15

7.8 Cmos Drake Do Nordeste Ltda ................................................ 16

7.9 K .Takaoka In d.Com.Ltda ....................................................... 17

7.10 XPRO Si stemas Ltda ........................................................... 18

Oth er Vendors .......................................................................... 19

Oth er Reports in this Seri es ........................................................... 20









List of Exhibits



Exhibit 2.1: Latin Ameri ca Medical Devices Market Siz e an d Forecast 2008 -

2012 ( In $ million ) ....................................................................... 4

Exhibit 3.1: Latin Ameri ca Medical Devi ces Market Segmen tation by

Geograph y -2008 ......................................................................... 5









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1. Introduction

Medical devices comprise surgical equipment & appliances, diagnostic devices, ophthalmic

equipments, laboratory devices & diagnostics, dental equipments, and X-ray devices.

Surgical Equipments and Appliances: Surgical appliances are specially designed for

performing specific actions during a surgery. These devices include apparatus & instruments

for anesthetic, measuring blood-pressure, blood transfusion, kidney dialysis, orthopedic,

splints, repairing fracture, etc. In addition, the surgical devices also include artificial joints,

heart pacemakers, other artificial parts of the body (excluding artificial teeth and dental

fittings); hearing aids accessories. Further, smaller regular devices include graspers,

clamps, occluders, retractors, distractors, mechanical cutters, dilators, and measuring

instruments such as rulers and calipers, etc.

Diagnostic and Imaging Devices: Diagnostic devices include Electro-diagnostic and

monitoring equipment such as Electrocardiogram (ECG), Computed Tomography (CT),

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); and Diathermic apparatus. Imaging devices, on the

other hand, includes X-ray Equipments, Ultrasound and Endoscopes.

Ophthalmic Equipments: Ophthalmic equipments are specialized and used by

ophthalmologists and optometrists to observe and photograph the retina. It helps in

determining the refractive errors of the eye; curvature of the cornea; and ascertains small

regions of the cornea that might be opaque or scatter light. These devices include

retinoscope, optometer, keratometer, campimeter, slit lamp, and corneal microscope. This

segment also includes lenses and other optical & non-optical ophthalmic equipment.

Laboratory Devices and Diagnostics: Laboratory devices are used to conduct medical

tests on samples of tissues or body fluids. These devices include diagnostic laboratory

devices comprising laboratory centrifuge, laboratory microscopes, laboratory autoclaves,

laboratory consumables, laboratory incubator, laboratory mixers, laboratory water bath,

diffraction apparatus, sterilizers, and reagents for determining blood groups or blood

factors.

Dental Equipments: Dental equipment includes dental drill engines, instruments &

appliances and fittings, and artificial teeth of plastics & materials other than plastics.

Medical Disposables: Medical disposables are common articles used during medical

practices. These include wound care/ closure devices, surgical gloves, syringes, needles,

catheters, cotton, sealants, glues, sutures, staples, anti-adhesion, and tapes.





The report highlights the scope of the Medical devices industry in Latin America, along with

forecast, trends, drivers and challenges of the market.









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