Belgium Diagnostic Imaging Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Belgium Diagnostic Imaging Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Belgium Diagnostic Imaging Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

Summary

This report is an essential source for in-depth information and data relating to Belgium diagnostic imaging devices market. It also offers detailed and comprehensive coverage of market revenue, volume, distribution and company share information; and the latest news, financial deals and pipeline products information of each of the key sub-segments of the diagnostic imaging devices in Belgium

Scope

- The report provides diagnostic imaging information broken down into detailed categories and segments in Belgium.
- Total revenues, products sold, end users, and average pricing.
- Market shares of all the key competitors.
- Key pipeline products that are set to shape the market, broken down by sector.
- Information on the top medical equipment companies in the sector in the country covering business description, strategic analysis, and financial information.
- Healthcare structure, regulatory environment, approval process, pricing trends and reimbursement.
- Product and brand updates, strategy changes, R&D projects, corporate expansions and contractions and regulatory changes.
- Key mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, private equity investments and IPOs.
- Customer, hospitals and physicians data.

Reasons to buy

- Gain a strong understanding of the diagnostic imaging market in Belgium
- Evaluate and compare the attractiveness of the market in the country.
- Identify growth segments and opportunities in each industry sector within the country.
- Evaluate the pipeline of key products that will change the sector, and identify threats and opportunities before the products are launched in the country.
- Analyze the competitiveness of the market in the country and identify hotspots.
- Develop strategies based on the latest product, brand, expansion and research and development news in the country.
- Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market in the country.
- Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the industry incumbents in the country.

1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 2
1.1 List of Tables 10
1.2 List of Figures 14
2 Introduction 17
2.1 What Is This Report About? 17
3 Definitions of Markets Covered in This Report 18
3.1 Diagnostic Imaging 18
3.2 MRI Systems 18
3.2.1 Closed MRI Systems 18
3.2.2 Open MRI Systems 18
3.3 Ultrasound Systems 18
3.3.1 Black and White (B/W) Ultrasound 18
3.3.1.1 Portable Systems (B/W) 18
3.3.1.2 Stand Alone Systems (B/W) 19
3.3.2 Color Doppler Ultrasound Systems 19
3.3.2.1 Portable Systems 19
3.3.2.2 Stand Alone Systems 19
3.4 X-Ray Systems 19
3.4.1 Analog X-Ray Systems 19
3.4.2 Digital X-Ray Systems 19
3.5 Mammography Equipment 19
3.5.1 Film Screen Mammography Equipment 19
3.5.2 Full-Field Digital Mammography Equipment 19
3.6 Computed Tomography Systems 20
3.6.1 Multi Slice CT 20
3.6.2 Single Slice CT 20
3.7 Nuclear Imaging Equipment 20
3.7.1 Gamma camera 20
3.7.2 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) 20
3.7.2.1 PET 20
3.7.2.2 PET/CT 21
3.7.3 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) 21
3.7.3.1 SPECT 21
3.7.3.2 SPECT/CT 21
4 Healthcare Sector Review 22
4.1 Healthcare Expenditure 22
4.2 Healthcare Infrastructure 24
4.2.1 Healthcare Personnel Data 25
4.2.2 Healthcare Facilities Data 26
4.3 Healthcare Policy 27
5 Regulation System 29
5.1 Medical Equipment Approval Process 29
5.1.1 Classification 30
5.1.2 Conformity Assessment Process 39
5.1.2.1 Class I devices 39
5.1.2.2 Class IIa devices 40
5.1.2.3 Class IIb devices 41
5.1.2.4 Class III devices 42
5.2 Notification Fee 43
6 Pricing and Reimbursement 44
6.1 Reimbursement Policies 44
7 Distribution Structure 45
8 Diagnostic Imaging In Belgium 46
8.1 Diagnostic Imaging, Belgium, Overall Revenue ($ mn), 2000-2015 46
8.2 Diagnostic Imaging, Belgium, Category Volume (Units), 2000-2015 50
8.3 Diagnostic Imaging, Belgium, Company Share (2007-2008) 53
9 Computed Tomography Systems In Belgium 54
9.1 Computed Tomography Systems Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 54
9.2 Computed Tomography Systems Overall Volume (2000-2015) 56
9.3 Computed Tomography Systems Average Price (2000-2015) 58
9.4 Computed Tomography Systems Distribution Share (2007-2008) 59
9.5 Computed Tomography Systems, Belgium, Company Share (2007-2008) 60
10 Mammography Equipment In Belgium 61
10.1 Mammography Equipment Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 61
10.2 Mammography Equipment Overall Volume (2000-2015) 63
10.3 Mammography Equipment Average Price (2000-2015) 65
10.4 Mammography Equipment Distribution Share (2007-2008) 66
10.5 Mammography Equipment, Belgium, Company Share (2007-2008) 67
11 MRI Systems In Belgium 68
11.1 MRI Systems Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 68
11.2 MRI Systems Overall Volume (2000-2015) 70
11.3 MRI Systems Average Price (2000-2015) 72
11.4 MRI Systems Distribution Share (2007-2008) 73
11.5 MRI Systems, Belgium, Company Share (2007-2008) 74
12 Nuclear Imaging Equipment In Belgium 75
12.1 Nuclear Imaging Equipment Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 75
12.1.1 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 77
12.1.2 Positron Emission Tomography Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 79
12.2 Nuclear Imaging Equipment Overall Volume (2000-2015) 81
12.2.1 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Overall Volume (2000-2015) 83
12.2.2 Positron Emission Tomography Overall Volume (2000-2015) 85
12.3 Nuclear Imaging Equipment Average Price (2000-2015) 87
12.4 Nuclear Imaging Equipment Distribution Share (2007-2008) 88
12.5 Nuclear Imaging Equipment, Belgium, Company Share (2007-2008) 89
13 Ultrasound Systems In Belgium 90
13.1 Ultrasound Systems Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 90
13.1.1 B/W Ultrasound System Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 92
13.1.2 Color Doppler Ultrasound System Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 94
13.2 Ultrasound Systems Overall Volume (2000-2015) 96
13.2.1 B/W Ultrasound System Overall Volume (2000-2015) 98
13.2.2 Color Doppler Ultrasound System Overall Volume (2000-2015) 100
13.3 Ultrasound Systems Average Price (2000-2015) 102
13.4 Ultrasound Systems Distribution Share (2007-2008) 103
13.5 Ultrasound Systems, Belgium, Company Share (2007-2008) 104
14 X-Ray Systems In Belgium 105
14.1 X-Ray Systems Overall Revenue (2000-2015) 105
14.2 X-Ray Systems Overall Volume (2000-2015) 107
14.3 X-Ray Systems Average Price (2000-2015) 109
14.4 X-Ray Systems Distribution Share (2007-2008) 109
14.5 X-Ray Systems, Belgium, Company Share (2007-2008) 110
15 Overview of Key Companies in Belgium Diagnostic Imaging Market 111
15.1 TOSHIBA Medical Systems Corporation 111
15.1.1 Company Overview 111
15.1.2 Value Chain Analysis 112
15.1.2.1 Manufacturing 112
15.1.2.2 Product Development 112
15.1.2.3 Sales and Marketing 113
15.1.3 Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Pipeline Products 113
15.1.3.1 Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 113
15.1.3.2 Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Pipeline Products By Development Stage 114
15.1.3.3 Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 114
15.1.3.4 Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Pipeline Products By News Summary 114
15.2 SonoSite, Inc. 115
15.2.1 Company Overview 115
15.2.2 Value Chain Analysis 116
15.2.2.1 Manufacturing 116
15.2.2.2 Product Development 116
15.2.2.3 Sales and Marketing 117
15.3 Siemens Healthcare 118
15.3.1 Company Overview 118
15.3.2 Value Chain Analysis 119
15.3.2.1 Manufacturing 119
15.3.2.2 Product Development 119
15.3.2.3 Sales and Marketing 120
15.3.3 Siemens Medical Solutions Pipeline Products 121
15.3.3.1 Siemens Medical Solutions Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 121
15.3.3.2 Siemens Medical Solutions Pipeline Products By Development Stage 121
15.3.3.3 Siemens Medical Solutions Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 122
15.3.3.4 Siemens Medical Solutions Pipeline Products By Clinical Trials 122
15.3.3.5 Siemens Medical Solutions Pipeline Products By News Summary 122
15.4 Shimadzu Corporation 123
15.4.1 Company Overview 123
15.5 Sectra AB 123
15.5.1 Company Overview 123
15.5.2 Value Chain Analysis 124
15.5.2.1 Manufacturing 124
15.5.2.2 Product Development 124
15.5.2.3 Sales and Marketing 125
15.5.3 Sectra AB Pipeline Products 125
15.5.3.1 Sectra AB Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 125
15.5.3.2 Sectra AB Pipeline Products By Development Stage 126
15.5.3.3 Sectra AB Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 126
15.6 Planmed Oy 126
15.6.1 Company Overview 126
15.6.2 Planmed Oy Pipeline Products 126
15.6.2.1 Planmed Oy Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 126
15.6.2.2 Planmed Oy Pipeline Products By Development Stage 127
15.6.2.3 Planmed Oy Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 127
15.6.2.4 Planmed Oy Pipeline Products By News Summary 127
15.7 Philips Healthcare 128
15.7.1 Company Overview 128
15.7.2 Value Chain Analysis 129
15.7.2.1 Manufacturing 129
15.7.2.2 Product Development 129
15.7.2.3 Sales and Marketing 130
15.7.3 Philips Medical Systems Pipeline Products 131
15.7.3.1 Philips Medical Systems Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 131
15.7.3.2 Philips Medical Systems Pipeline Products By Development Stage 132
15.7.3.3 Philips Medical Systems Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 132
15.7.3.4 Philips Medical Systems Pipeline Products By Clinical Trials 132
15.7.3.5 Philips Medical Systems Pipeline Products By News Summary 133
15.8 Mindray Medical International Limited 134
15.8.1 Company Overview 134
15.8.2 Mindray Medical International Limited Pipeline Products 134
15.8.2.1 Mindray Medical International Limited Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 134
15.8.2.2 Mindray Medical International Limited Pipeline Products By Development Stage 135
15.8.2.3 Mindray Medical International Limited Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 135
15.9 Metaltronica S.r.l. 136
15.9.1 Company Overview 136
15.10 I.M.S. Internazionale Medico Scientifica 136
15.10.1 Company Overview 136
15.11 Hologic, Inc. 137
15.11.1 Company Overview 137
15.11.2 Value Chain Analysis 138
15.11.2.1 Manufacturing 138
15.11.2.2 Product Development 139
15.11.2.3 Sales and Marketing 139
15.11.3 Hologic, Inc. Pipeline Products 140
15.11.3.1 Hologic, Inc. Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 140
15.11.3.2 Hologic, Inc. Pipeline Products By Development Stage 140
15.11.3.3 Hologic, Inc. Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 141
15.11.3.4 Hologic, Inc. Pipeline Products By Clinical Trials 141
15.11.3.5 Hologic, Inc. Pipeline Products By News Summary 141
15.12 Hitachi Medical Corporation 142
15.12.1 Company Overview 142
15.12.2 Value Chain Analysis 143
15.12.2.1 Manufacturing 143
15.12.2.2 Product Development 143
15.12.2.3 Sales and Marketing 144
15.13 GE Healthcare 145
15.13.1 Company Overview 145
15.13.2 GE Healthcare Pipeline Products 145
15.13.2.1 GE Healthcare Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 145
15.13.2.2 GE Healthcare Pipeline Products By Development Stage 145
15.13.2.3 GE Healthcare Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 146
15.13.2.4 GE Healthcare Pipeline Products By Clinical Trials 146
15.13.2.5 GE Healthcare Pipeline Products By News Summary 146
15.14 ESAOTE S.p.A. 147
15.14.1 Company Overview 147
15.14.2 ESAOTE S.p.A. Pipeline Products 147
15.14.2.1 ESAOTE S.p.A. Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 147
15.14.2.2 ESAOTE S.p.A. Pipeline Products By Development Stage 147
15.14.2.3 ESAOTE S.p.A. Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 148
15.15 Carestream Health, Inc. / Kodak Health Group 148
15.15.1 Company Overview 148
15.15.2 Carestream Health, Inc. / Kodak Health Group Pipeline Products 148
15.15.2.1 Carestream Health, Inc. / Kodak Health Group Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 148
15.15.2.2 Carestream Health, Inc. / Kodak Health Group Pipeline Products By Development Stage 149
15.15.2.3 Carestream Health, Inc. / Kodak Health Group Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 149
15.15.2.4 Carestream Health, Inc. / Kodak Health Group Pipeline Products By Clinical Trials 150
15.15.2.5 Carestream Health, Inc. / Kodak Health Group Pipeline Products By News Summary 150
15.16 FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. 151
15.16.1 Company Overview 151
15.16.2 FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. Pipeline Products 151
15.16.2.1 FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. Pipeline Products By Equipment Type 151
15.16.2.2 FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. Pipeline Products By Development Stage 152
15.16.2.3 FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. Pipeline Products By Therapy Area 152
15.16.2.4 FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. Pipeline Products By News Summary 152
15.17 Aloka Co., Ltd. 153
15.17.1 Company Overview 153
15.18 Agfa-Gevaert N.V. 153
15.18.1 Company Overview 153
15.18.2 Value Chain Analysis 154
15.18.2.1 Manufacturing 154
15.18.2.2 Product Development 154
15.18.2.3 Sales and Marketing 155
16 Recent Developments 156
16.1 Government and Public Interest 156
16.1.1 May 20, 2009: Pressure Mounts to Amend Directive Restricting MRI Use In Europe 156
16.1.2 Mar 17, 2009: “Patient Safety Threatened By Sub-Standard Wound Care Treatment” Warns Eucomed 156
16.2 Product News 157
16.2.1 Feb 02, 2009: The University Hospital Of Leuven, The First Belgian Center To Use RapidArc Radiotherapy Treatments 157
17 Appendix 158
17.1 Global Markets Direct Research Methodology 158
17.2 Coverage 159
17.3 Secondary Research 159
17.4 Primary Research 160
17.5 Models 160
17.6 Forecasts 161
17.7 Expert Panel Validation 161
17.8 Currency Conversion 162
17.9 Contact Us 163
17.10 Disclaimer 163