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  FETAL MONITORS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fetal Monitors in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Antepartum Monitors, and Intrapartum Monitors. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 26 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Analogic Corp., Cardinal Health, Inc., GE HealthCare, Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd, Philip Medical Systems, and SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-3331  PAGES:    206
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       October 2008
COMPANIES:  26  MARKET DATA TABLES:   68
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  FETAL MONITORS (Complete Report) Pages : 206   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS3$100
   Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-2
  
   Product Definitions And Scope Of Study.....I-3
A. Antepartum Monitors: (Used Before Childbirth).....I-3
B. Intrapartum Monitors: (Used During Childbirth).....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY40$2250
  1. Outlook.....II-11 $100  
   Non-Invasive Fetal Monitors Make Their Mark.....II-1
Home-based Fetal Monitoring: The Future Trend in Developing Economies.....II-1
1$100
  2. Fetal Monitors: An Overview.....II-23 $300  
   Introduction.....II-2
Key Functions.....II-2
Physiologic Variables Monitored.....II-2
Monitors Fetal Heart Rate.....II-2
1$100
   Direct Determination of Fetal Heart Rate.....II-3
Indirect Sensors of Fetal Heart Rate.....II-3
Monitoring Uterine Contractions.....II-3
Direct Monitoring of Uterine Contractions.....II-3
Indirect Monitoring of Uterine Contraction.....II-3
Potential Benefits of Fetal Monitoring.....II-3
1$100
   Potential Risks of Fetal Monitoring.....II-4
Types of Monitoring.....II-4
External Monitoring.....II-4
Internal Monitoring .....II-4
A Historical Perspective.....II-4
1$100
  3. Segmental Overview.....II-511 $700  
   A. Antepartum Monitors: (Used Before Childbirth).....II-5
B. Intrapartum Monitors: (Used During Childbirth).....II-5
Specific Categories of Fetal Monitors.....II-5
Hand-Held Ultrasonic Scanners.....II-5
Fetal Scalp Electrodes.....II-5
1$100
   FHR Using Electrodes.....II-6
Methods/Techniques of Monitoring.....II-6
Ultrasound .....II-6
1$100
   Ultrasound Technology Demand Rises Due to Cheaper Machines.....II-7
Ultrasound Techniques.....II-7
Doppler Ultrasonography.....II-7
Transabdominal Doppler Ultrasound.....II-7
Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM).....II-7
1$100
   Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Pros and Cons.....II-8
Electrocardiogram.....II-8
Acoustic Pickup of Fetal Heart.....II-8
Fetal Cardiotocograph.....II-8
1$100
   Clinical Applications of Fetal Cardiotocography.....II-9
Phonography and Phonocardiography.....II-9
Features Distinguishing Phonography from Fetal Electrocardiography and
  Ultrasonography.....II-9
Cordocentesis.....II-9
Non-Stress Test (NST).....II-9
1$100
   Fetal Movement Counting.....II-10
Fetal Oxygen Monitoring.....II-10
Other Techniques of Fetal Monitoring.....II-10
Fetal Microblood Analysis.....II-10
1$100
   Monitoring of Fetal Blood Gases.....II-11
Fetal Electroencephalography.....II-11
Fetal Pulse Oximetry.....II-11
A Method to Assess the Oxygen Status of the Fetus.....II-11
1$100
   Functioning of Pulse Oximeter.....II-12
Labor Delivery-Recovery/Labor Delivery- Recovery-Postpartum.....II-12
1$100
   Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.....II-13
Growth Abnormalities.....II-13
Birth Defects Caused by Zidovudine.....II-13
Available Equipment for Fetal Monitoring.....II-13
A. Fetoscope.....II-13
1$100
   B. Fetal Cardiac Monitors.....II-14
C. Fetal Electroencephalographic Monitors and Accessories.....II-14
D. Fetal Ultrasonic Heart Rate Monitors and Accessories.....II-14
E. Fetal Phonocardiographic Monitors.....II-14
F. Amnioscope, Transabdominal (fetoscope) and Accessories.....II-14
G. Fetal Blood Sampling Endoscopes.....II-14
H. Fetal Blood Sampler.....II-14
1$100
   I. Intrauterine Pressure Monitors.....II-15
J. Atmospheric Isolating Monitoring (AIM).....II-15
K. External Uterine Contraction Monitors.....II-15
L. Inserted Fetal Monitors.....II-15
1$100
  4. Technological Advancements in Fetal Monitoring.....II-162 $200  
   Vector Magnetometers Might Enhance Fetal MCG Waveforms.....III-16
Obstetrical Data Management Systems (OBDMS).....II-16
Obstetric Ultrasound Data Analysis Systems.....II-16
1$100
   Ultrasound Scanners Provide Online Information.....II-17
Specialized Software to Determine Gestational Parameters.....II-17
Advanced Data Analysis Program.....II-17
Ultrasound Scanners Display Cross-Sectional Images.....II-17
1$100
  5. Product Launches.....II-185 $500  
   Brisbane Scientists Develop Fetal Monitor to Identify Risk of Stillbirth.....II-18
GE Launches Corometrics 250cx Series Maternal/Fetal Monitor.....II-18
Philips Unveils Latest Fetal-Maternal Monitors.....II-18
Schiller India Introduces Fetus BFM-900 Fetal Monitor.....II-18
1$100
   University of Nottingham Develops New Fetal/Maternal Monitor.....II-19
Philips New Avalon Monitors Offer High Patient Safety and Documentation
  Standards.....II-19
Synova and BioPad Develops Data Logger System for Fetal Monitor.....II-19
Philips Launches HD11 Ultrasound System.....II-19
1$100
   Philips Introduces Fetal Electrode Solution.....II-20
New Cordless Fetal Transducer System from Philips Medical System.....II-20
QinetiQ’s Fetal Monitoring Device.....II-20
VSM’s BPM-300 Obtains FDA Approval.....II-20
1$100
   NASA Develops Fetal Heart Monitor.....II-21
University of Tsukuba Develops a Non-Invasive Procedure.....II-21
Agilent Technologies Unveils Portable Antepartum Fetal Monitor.....II-21
Cooper Surgical Introduces FetalGard Lite.....II-21
Space Labs Medical Introduces Wireless Fetal Monitors.....II-21
1$100
   CTF Systems Develops Fetal Electromagnetic Brain Monitor.....II-22
BioMediCom Introduces Baby Face – 3-D Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging Tool.....II-22
1$100
  6. Recent Industry Activity.....II-235 $500  
   Carilion Selects InnerWireless’ Horizon for Hospitals.....II-23
OSI Systems to Acquire Spacelabs Healthcare.....II-23
Getinge Group Takes Over Huntleigh Technology.....II-23
Analogic and CAS Medical Sign Agreement.....II-23
1$100
   Synova Acquires Stakes in BioPad to Develop Non-invasive Fetal Monitor.....II-24
Analogic Corp Obtains FDA Approval for Fetal Ultrasound Transducer.....II-24
Analogic Gets FDA Approval for FETALGARD Monitor.....II-24
Huntleigh Healthcare Acquires Care Records Ltd.....II-24
Huntleigh Acquires Monitoring Business of Viasys Healthcare.....II-24
1$100
   Viasys Healthcare Acquires Oxford Instruments Medical.....II-25
US FDA Panel Recommends Clearance of Noventa’s Fetal Monitoring System.....II-25
OSI Acquires Spacelabs.....II-25
GE Acquires Instrumentarium.....II-25
DMS Health Group Acquires Topline Medical Inc.....II-25
1$100
   Instrumentarium Acquires Spacelabs Medical Inc.....II-26
Analogic Acquires STI from Siemens.....II-26
Philips Medical Systems Acquires Agilent’s Healthcare Solutions Group (HSG).....II-26
1$100
   Mallinckrodt Develops Fetal Oxygen Monitoring Technology.....II-27
1$100
  7. Focus on Select Players.....II-284 $400  
   Analogic Corp (USA).....II-28
Cardinal Health, Inc. (USA).....II-28
1$100
   GE HealthCare (UK).....II-29
Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd (UK).....II-29
1$100
   Philip Medical Systems (US).....II-30
SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc. (USA).....II-30
2$200
  8. Global Market Perspective.....II-32   
   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-321$300
   Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)......II-331$300
   Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)......II-341$300
   Fetal Monitors Market by Segment.....II-35
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antepartum Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)......II-35
1$300
   Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Antepartum Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)......II-361$300
   Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Antepartum Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)......II-371$300
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Intrapartum Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)......II-381$300
   Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Intrapartum Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)......II-391$300
   Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Intrapartum Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)......II-401$300
III. MARKET40$1950
  1. The United States.....III-113 $925  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
Antepartum and Intrapartum Monitors.....III-1
Table 10: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
1$150
   Table 11: US 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
Market Share Analysis.....III-2
Table 12: Leading Manufacturers of Fetal Intrapartum Monitors in the US: Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales of Philips Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Spacelabs Medical, and Others: 2003-2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
1$150
   Infant Mortality Rates.....III-3
Table 13: Top Ten Causes of Infant Mortality in the US (Mortality Rate Per 1000 live births) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
1$150
   Product Launches.....III-42$150
   Strategic Developments.....III-64$300
   Focus on Select Players.....III-102$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-12
Table 14: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 15: US Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
   Table 16: US 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-13
1$150
  2. Canada .....III-142 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-14
Product Launches.....III-14
B. Market Analytics.....III-14
Table 17: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
   Table 18: Canadian Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

Table 19: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-15
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-162 $200  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-16
Market Analysis.....III-16
B. Market Analytics.....III-16
Table 20: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figure in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$150
   Table 21: Japanese Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 22: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-17
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-184 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-18
Product Launches.....III-18
B. Market Analytics.....III-18
Table 23: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
   Table 24: European Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-191$150
   Table 25: European Recent Past, Current & FutureAnalysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

Table 26: European Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
   Table 27: European 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 28: European 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-21
1$150
  4a. France .....III-222 $225  
   Market Analysis.....III-22
Table 29: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
   Table 30: French Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

Table 31: French 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-23
1$150
  4b. Germany .....III-242 $225  
   Market Analysis.....III-24
Table 32: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$150
   Table 33: German Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 34: German 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-25
1$150
  4c. The United Kingdom .....III-265 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-26
Outlook.....III-26
Product Launches.....III-26
Product Launches – Historic.....III-26
1$75
   Strategic Developments.....III-27
Focus on Select Players.....III-27
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-29
Table 35: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$150
   Table 36: UK Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 37: UK 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-30
1$150
  4d. Italy .....III-312 $200  
   Market Analysis.....III-31
Table 38: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$150
   Table 39: Italian Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32

Table 40: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-32
1$150
  4e. Rest of Europe .....III-333 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-33
Product Launch.....III-33
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-34
Table 41: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
   Table 42: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

Table 43: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-35
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific .....III-363 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-36
Outlook.....III-36
Medical Equipment Market in Select Countries.....III-36
Australia.....III-36
India.....III-36
Taiwan.....III-36
Product Launches.....III-36
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-37
Table 44: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
   Table 45: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38

Table 46: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-38
1$150
  6. Latin America .....III-392 $300  
   Market Analysis.....III-39
Table 47: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$150
   Table 48: Latin American Long-term Projections for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment –Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 49: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-40
1$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 113$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 26 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 29)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                  14
Canada                              2
Japan                               2
Europe                              6
     The United Kingdom             2
     Italy                          1
     Rest of Europe                 3
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)      2
Middle East                         2
Africa                              1
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