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Ethicon, Medtronic Lead Europe Laparoscopic Device Market Fueled by Growing Number of Procedures |
In the Europe market for laparoscopic devices, the fastest growing market segment is the direct energy market driven by the popularity of advanced bipolar devices. As these devices become more common, electrosurgical generators will also grow as they are necessary for these products. However, the laparoscopic market is fairly mature, with many reusable products that do not need to be replaced too often. This is also the case for the hand instrument segment in Europe.
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Cardiac Rhythm Management
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In this commoditized market, it is difficult for any one company to control the market completely. As a result, hospitals and large purchasing groups will make decisions based on the lowest price available. This is having a limiting effect on the Europe IV set market as it promotes pricing wars between competitors. However, as electronic medical records and smart pumps increase their penetration into the European market, the infusion pump market will be de-commoditized and the average selling price (ASP) is expected to be sustained for the next several years. The growing use of... read more} |
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Optovue recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the company’s epithelial thickness mapping software (epi-mapping) for quantitative measurements of the epithelial and stromal layers of the cornea. Epi-mapping is the first non-contact, quantitative method for corneal epithelia and stromal measurements, and it is the first and only FDA-cleared product indicated to provide corneal epithelia and stromal measurements that aid in the diagnosis, documentation and management of ocular health and diseases in the adult population.
“The measurement of corneal epithelial thickness is becoming more recognized as a vital part of assessing patients for... read more} |
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Cogentix Medical, Inc., recently announced that it has entered into an exclusive license with Promepla, a Monaco-based medical device manufacturer, to launch an Endo-Urology product line in the United States. The product line is a full suite of endourological devices including ureteral access sheaths, gravity irrigation lines and nitinol guide wires that are highly complementary to the Company’s current urology product portfolio and will leverage Cogentix’s high performing commercial organization. The initial preparation for launch of the Cogentix-branded product line is underway and management expects the product line will generate revenue exceeding... read more} |
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