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SAGE Sourcebook of Modern Biomedical Devices: Business Markets in the Global Environment is the first accessible, broadly available source of information that presents and quantifies the commercial success of numerous types of biomedical devices available in the global market. It is of great importance, for both the research and the business communities, to identify specific biomedical device types, per major therapeutic areas, most commercially successful in today’s global economic markets, such as in the biggest market (U.S.), in the Pacific Rim, and in the newly expanded European Union. Currently, such vital information is not available anywhere else, definitely not in a unified source and not in a detailed, well-substantiated, reliable, and easy-to-read form.
Japanese Markets for Orthopedic Trauma Devices
Japanese Markets for Orthopedic Trauma Devices
The Japanese trauma device market, comprising internal and external fixation devices, was valued at over $460 million in 2004. This market will experience appreciable growth over the forecast period, driven largely by the growing trend toward minimally invasive forms of surgery. The promotion of innovative implant systems, such as Synthes’ Locking Compression Plates (LCPs), and the development of the hospital business with advanced education of trauma surgeons will also boost device demand. Despite these factors, market growth will be limited by the periodic downward revision of reimbursement by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) in an attempt to control prices. As well, limiters specific ...
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