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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electrodes for Medical Devices in US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments: Blood Gas Electrodes, ECG Electrodes, EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, Fetal Scalp Electrodes, Ion-selective Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, and TENS Electrodes. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 122 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M Co, Ambu A/S, CONMED Corporation, Covidien, C.R Bard Inc., Katecho Inc., Prosurg Inc., Rochester Electro-Medical Inc, Utah Medical Products Inc., and ZOLL Medical Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1Disclaimers I-2Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3Medical Electrodes I-3Blood Gas Electrodes I-4Defibrillator Electrodes I-4ECG Electrodes I-4EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes I-5Electrosurgical Electrodes I-5Fetal Scalp Electrodes I-5Ion-Selective Electrodes I-5pH Electrodes I-6Nasopharyngeal Electrodes I-6Pacemaker Electrodes I-6TENS Electrodes I-6II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET DYNAMICS II-1
Electrodes - An Integral Part of Most Medical Electronic Devices II-1
Recession & Medical Device Industry II-1
Current and Future Analysis II-2
Disposable Electrodes: On an Upward Trend II-2
Dry Electrodes - Another Advancement in Electrode Technology II-3
Electrodes with Hydrogels Gain Popularity II-3
Conversion of Brain Signals to Words Using Electrodes - A
Potential Application on the Horizon II-3
Newly Developed Multi-Electrode Array Promises Restoration of
Hand Movement II-4
Conducting Polymers Hold Promise as Effective Electrode
Coating to Ease Implantation Procedure II-5
Nanotechnology to Enhance Functionality of Neural Electrodes II-5
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-6Characteristics II-6Excellent Electrical Performance II-6Patient Safety II-6Comfort II-6Flexibility II-6Product Definitions II-7Medical Electrodes II-7Blood Gas Electrodes II-7Defibrillator Electrodes II-7ECG Electrodes II-7EEG/EMG/ENG Electrodes II-8Electrosurgical Electrodes II-8Fetal Scalp Electrodes II-8Ion-selective Electrodes II-8pH Electrodes II-9Nasopharyngeal Electrodes II-9Pacemaker Electrodes II-9TENS Electrodes II-9Classification by Duration of Use II-10Disposable Electrodes II-10HydroTrace Electrodes II-10Tan Weave Electrodes II-10Disposable Concentric Needle Electrodes II-10Disposable Electrodes Used in Neurology II-10Reusable Electrodes II-10Micro Tan Electrodes II-11Foam Square Electrodes II-11Classification by Method of Use II-11Body Surface Electrodes II-11Advantages II-11Floating Electrodes II-12Spray-On-Electrodes II-12Needle Electrodes II-12Microelectrodes II-13Classification in Terms of Technology II-13Resistive Dispersive Electrodes II-13Capacitive Dispersive Electrodes II-13Ball-Point Electrodes II-13Differential Current Density Electrodes (DCD) II-14Porous Electrodes II-14Glucose Electrodes II-14Wire Electrodes II-14Classification by End-Use Application II-14Blood Gas Electrodes II-15Types of Electrodes Used in Blood Gas II-15Transcutaneous Electrodes II-15New pO2 & pCO2 Micro Electrodes II-15pH Electrodes II-15pH Electrodes Used in Blood and Fluids II-15Stomach pH Electrode II-16Ion Selective Electrodes II-16Ammonia Ion-Specific Electrodes II-16Calcium Ion-Specific Electrodes II-16Chloride Ion-Specific Electrodes II-16Magnesium Ion-Specific Electrodes II-16Potassium Ion-Specific Electrodes II-16Sodium Ion-Specific Electrodes II-17Electrodes in Defibrillators II-17ECG Electrodes II-17ECG: Records Heart Beat II-17Role Played by ECG Electrodes II-17Types of ECG Electrodes II-17Resistive Coupled Medical Cardiac Electrodes II-17Polarizable Electrodes II-18Non-Polarized Electrodes II-18Types of Non-Polarizing Electrodes II-18Other Types of ECG Electrodes II-18Carbon Sensor Radiotranslucent Electrodes II-18Cloth Electrodes II-18Silver/Silver Chloride Foam Electrodes II-18Silver/Silver Chloride Clear Tape Electrodes II-19Resting Snap Electrodes II-19Resting Tab Type Electrodes II-19EEG Electrodes II-19ERG (Electroretinograph) Electrodes II-19Corneal Electrodes II-20EMG (Electromyography) Electrodes II-20Types of EMG Electrodes II-20Electronystagmography (ENG) Electrodes II-20Electrosurgical Units II-20Nasopharyngeal Electrodes II-21Electrodes in Neurology II-21Cortical Electrodes II-21Depth Electrodes II-21Pacemaker Electrodes II-21Temporary Pacemaker Electrode II-21Permanent Pacemaker Electrodes II-21TENS Electrodes II-22Electrodes: Prime Components in TENS II-22TENS Systems, Convenient to Use II-22Electrodes Used in TENS Devices II-22Others II-22Endocardial Electrodes II-22Myocardial Electrodes II-22Resectoscopic Electrodes II-23Disadvantages Associated with Resectoscopes II-23Electrodes in Fetal Monitors II-23Neonatal Electrodes II-23Risks Involved in Devices Using Electrodes II-23Skin Burns - Resulting from Dispersive Electrodes II-23Damages Resulting from Active Electrodes II-24Injuries Caused by Damaged Electrode Insulation II-24
3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-25
Rhythmlink Obtains Patent for New Disposable Webbed EEG Electrode II-25
Prosurg Launches Salinetrode flex ™ Electrodes II-25
Prosurg Rolls Out Salinetrode™ Electrodes II-25
Bovie Medical Secures FDA Approval for Resistick II II-26
Olympus Rolls Out TURis Plasma Vaporization Electrode II-26
Integra LifeSciences Receives FDA and CE Mark Clearance for
Auragen™ Electrodes II-26
MEGADYNE Unveils Pediatric Mega Soft® Reusable Return Electrode II-27
Sorin Group Unveils Isoline Defibrillation Leads II-27
Ambu Unveils Blue Sensor II-27
Ambu Launches Cup Electrode II-28
NeuroSupplies Introduces EEG Electrode II-28
NeuroSupplies Rolls Out Disposable EEG Cup Electrodes II-28
Dymedix Unveils Electrode Patch II-28
Thermo Fisher Introduces Orion pH Electrodes II-28
Encision Unveils Disposable Fixed-Tip Electrodes Series II-29
Ambu Introduces White Sensor Tab Electrode II-29
Ambu Launches New Blue Sensor ECG Electrode II-29
Ambu Introduces New Concentric and Monopolar Needle Electrodes II-30
AngioDynamics Unveils Single Needle Radio Frequency Electrode II-30
Cook Urology Unveils Full Line of Electrodes for Urology
Procedures II-30
Bovie Introduces Electrosurgical Electrode II-30
4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-31Asahi Kasei Acquires ZOLL Medical II-31Zynex Takes Over NeuroDyne Medical II-31Minta Medical Launches Improved RF Cordotomy Electrode II-31Syneron Medical Acquires Primaeva Medical II-32KOL Bio-Medical Forms Partnership with Megadyne II-32Bovie Medical Secures FDA Approval for Resistick II II-33Covidien Acquires Aspect Medical Systems II-33NeuroNexus Technologies and Philips Research Collaborate forAdvanced Deep Brain Stimulation Devices II-33Stanbio Laboratory Acquires ALKO Product Portfolio II-34Premier Purchasing Signs New Agreements with Healthcare Providers II-34Stanbio Laboratory Acquires ALKO Product Portfolio II-34Textronics Receives FDA Clearance on ECG Electrode II-35Heraeus Acquires Synovis Life's Interventional Business II-35
5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-36
3M Co. (US) II-36
Ambu A/S (Denmark) II-36
CONMED Corporation (US) II-37
Covidien (US) II-37
C.R Bard Inc. (US) II-38
Katecho, Inc. (US) II-38
Prosurg, Inc. (US) II-38
Rochester Electro-Medical Inc. (US) II-38
Utah Medical Products Inc. (US) II-39
ZOLL Medical Corporation (US) II-39
6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-40Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forMedical Device Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East andLatin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-40
Table 2: World Historic Review for Medical Device Electrodes
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-41
Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Medical DeviceElectrodes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown ofDollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets forYears 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas Electrodes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
Table 5: World Historic Review for Blood Gas Electrodes byGeographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-44
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