World Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers Market

World Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers in Units and Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, & Point-of-Care Analyzers), and Electrolyte Analyzers. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 39 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Abaxis, Inc., Abbott Point-of-Care, Beckman Coulter, Inc., Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc., IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Instrumentation Laboratory, International Technidyne Corporation, Medica Corporation, Nova Biomedical Corporation, Radiometer A/S, Roche Diagnostics, and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, 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.

BLOOD GAS AND ELECTROLYTE ANALYZERS MCP-3505
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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definition and Scope of Study I-3
Blood Gas Analyzers I-3
Benchtop Analyzers I-4
Point-of-Care Analyzers I-4
Electrolyte Analyzers I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview II-1
In the Midst of a Dramatic Transformation II-1
Point-of-Care All the Way II-1
Hurdles to Overcome II-1
Benchtop Makers Cash in on the Lucrative POC Market II-2
Vendor Standardization - Helps Cost Cut-downs II-2
Group Purchasing Organizations - Key Revenue Earners for
Device Makers II-2

2. Market Trends & Issues II-3
Blood Gas Testing Becomes Commonplace in Critical Care II-3
POC Blood Gas Devices Score over Benchtop Counterparts II-3
Innovation Frenzy Sensing the Market Pulse II-3
POC Analyzers Looming Central Labs II-3
Benchtop Analyzer - Clutched in Between Central Laboratory and
POC Analyzers II-4
Benchtop Analyzer Vis-à-vis POC Analyzer II-4
Smaller Test Panels and Inter Hospital Diversity Demand
Flexibility II-5
Expanded Test Menu Benefits All II-5
Is Arterial Blood Gas Testing Uncalled For? II-5

3. Industry Structure II-6
Market Constituents II-6
Table 1: Blood Gas Market Worldwide (2004): Percentage
Breakdown by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6

Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Blood Gas Analyzers
Market (2003 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Radiometer, Bayer, Roche Diagnostics, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6
Industry Headed Towards Consolidation II-7
M& Activity in the Blood Gas Analyzers Market Worldwide
(1997-2007) II-7

4. Insight into the Blood Gas Monitoring Market II-8
Review of Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment Market II-8
Invasive Vs Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring II-8
Blood Gas Monitoring Market Segmentation II-9
A. Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment II-9
Intermittent Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment II-9
Portable, Handheld Blood Gas Analyzer II-9
Patient Attached/On Demand Blood Gas Monitor II-9
Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment II-9
Application Areas II-9
Market Drivers II-10
Continuous In-Vivo Sees New Growth Avenues II-10
Bloodless Analyzer Offers Enhanced Protection II-10
Best Fit for Continuous Real-Time Monitoring II-10
Increase in Critical Care Conditions Spurs In-Vivo Monitoring II-10
Aging Population Creates More Opportunities II-10
Decline in Sensor Prices to Add New Potential II-10
Ease of Use and Awareness - Key to Greater Market Penetration II-11
Market Restraints II-11
Limited Potential Stems from Limited Application II-11
Limited Test Menu Stifles Potential II-11
Prohibitive Costs Curtail Usage II-11
B. Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment II-11
Pulse Oximeter II-11
Transcutaneous Monitors II-11

5. Blood Gas Analyzers - Product Overview II-12
Introduction to Blood Gas Analyzers II-12
Blood Gas Analyzer Technique II-12
Handling Precautions for Blood Gas Analyzers II-13
Considerations Governing Purchase of Blood Gas Analyzers II-14
Product Overview by Segment II-14
A. Benchtop / Central Laboratory / Console Blood Gas Analyzer II-14
B. Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzer II-15
Advantages II-15
Short Patient Turnaround Time Favors Point-of-Care II-15
Spot Results Prove Life Saving for Critically Ill II-15
Curb Unwanted Costs II-15
Cost Savings Through Space Savings II-15
C. Electrolyte Analyzer II-15

6. Fundamentals of Blood Gases and Blood Gas Testing II-16
Basics of Blood Gases II-16
Blood Gas Parameters and their Significance II-16
Physiological Functions & Blood Gas Analysis II-16
Oxygen (O2) II-17
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) II-17
pH II-18
Relationship Between CO2 and pH II-18
Types of Blood Tests II-19
Blood Gas Testing - The Lifeblood of Critical Care II-19
Importance of Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis II-19
Blood Gas Monitoring and Analysis Functions II-20
Evolution of Blood Analysis & Blood Gas Analysis II-20
Blood Analysis II-20
Blood Gas Analysis II-21
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis - Purpose & Procedure II-22
Purpose of Blood Gas Analysis II-22
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis for Determining pH Level
and O2 and CO2 in Blood II-22
Description of Blood Gas Analysis II-22
Procedure for Blood Gas Analysis II-22
Preparation for Blood Gas Analysis II-23
Care after Drawing Blood Sample from Patient II-23
Risks in Taking out Blood Sample II-23
Results of Blood Gas Analysis II-23
Electrolyte Test for Diagnosis of Diseases II-23
Definition of Electrolytes II-23
Purpose of Electrolyte Test II-23
Precautions of Electrolyte Test II-24
Description of Electrolyte Tests II-24
Preparation for Electrolyte Tests II-24
Approaches to Blood Gas Testing II-24
Benchtop Vs POC Testing - A Comparison II-24
Cost Analysis of POC Testing Vs. Laboratory Testing II-24
Advantages of POC Testing Over Central Laboratory Testing II-24

7. Competition and End User Issues II-26
Competition Trends II-26
Manufacturers Diversify within the Blood Gas Arena II-26
Benchtop Makers Enter POC League II-26
POC End User Issues II-26
Issues Point-of-Care Blood Gas Monitors Need to Fight Against II-26
The Multidisciplinary Approach to Implementing POC II-26
What do the Early Adopters Say? II-27

8. Pricing and Distribution II-28
Handheld Blood Gas Analyzers - Pricing Structure II-28
Distribution Channels II-28
Manufacturers Tap the Replacement and Consumables Demand II-28
Consumables Cost - A Major Purchase Criteria II-28
Price Focus - Key Competing Factor for Vendors II-28

9. Technological Developments II-30
DFMA: Rewriting the Definition II-30
Blood-Gas Analyzers’ Development Takes Advantage of DFMA
Software II-30
DFMA - A Catalyst for Change II-30
New Design Simplifies Assembly II-30
Light-Based Co-Oximetry Testing - A Newfound Technology II-30
Sensor Technology Helps Customer Churn II-31
Service Delivery Equipment Addresses Key Technology Shortcomings II-31

10. Product Innovations/Introductions II-32
IDEXX Announces IDEXX Catalyst Dx™ Chemistry Analyzer II-32
IDEXX Introduces IDEXX Coag Dx™ Analyzer II-32
Siemens Healthcare Releases New Software Version for Rapidlab
1200 II-32
Bio-Rad Laboratories Unveils In2it A1C Analyzer II-32
E-Z-EM Unveils EZ CHEM™ Blood Analyzer II-32
Medica Previews its EasyRA Clinical Chemistry Analyzer II-33
Radiometer Bundles Glucose Sensor with ABL80 FLEX II-33
Roche Diagnostics Unveils cobas e 411 Bench- Top Immunoassay
Analyzer II-33
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics Introduces the DCA
Vantage™ Analyzer II-34
Radiometer Unveils ABL80 FLEX Portable Blood Gas Analyzer II-34
Roche Diagnostics Announced New Software Version for Blood Gas
Analyzer II-34
New Point-of-Care Analyzer from Abaxis II-35
Osmetech Gears Up eSensor for CFCD Market II-35
Abaxis Develops Equine Profile Plus II-35
Abaxis’ Piccolo® Offers Insights into Physical Readiness for
Chemotherapy II-35
Nova Develops Blood Analyzer for Respiratory Inspection II-35
Osmetech Complements OPTI Product Series II-36
New Automated Blood Gas Analyzer from Bayer II-36
IDEXX’s VetStat™ Hits the Aisle II-36
Osmetech’s Blood Gas Analysis Automation Suite Hits the Market II-36
Medica’s EasyStat Steps into Blood Analyzers’ Market II-37
Arkray Launches Portable Blood Gas Analyzer II-37
Rapidpoint 405 from Bayer II-37
Radiometer America Launches TCM™4 II-37
Radiometer Introduces NPT7 II-37
Labexim Unveils BioLyte 2000 II-37
Instrumentation Laboratory Introduces New Coagulation Analyzer II-37

11. Recent Industry Activity II-38
Instrumentation Laboratory Extends Contract to Consorta II-38
ICx Technologies Signs Agreement with Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics II-38
Siemens Acquires and Merges Bayer Healthcare's Diagnostic
Business II-38
IDEXX Laboratories Acquires Osmetech’s Critical Care Division
Assets II-38
General Electric to Take Over Point-Of-Care and In Vitro
Diagnostics Businesses of Abbott II-38
Medical Automation Systems Collaborates with Radiometer for
RALS®-Plus Module II-39
Radiometer America Inks Pact with MedAssets Supply ChainSystems II-39
Instrumentation Laboratory Bags Contract from Mayo Clinic II-39
Instrumentation Laboratory Wins New Contract from MedAssets
Supply Chain Systems II-39
Epocal Secures FDA Approval for EPOCTM Blood Analysis System II-39
IL Receives Supply Contract from Amerinet II-40
Abaxis’ Inks Licensing Deal with bioMerieux II-40
Radiometer Embarks on Acquisition Route II-40
Abaxis Signs Up PSS for Piccolo Blood Analyzers II-40
Abaxis Ties Up with Cepheid II-40
Abaxis Makes Way into Japanese Sphere II-40
Roche Expands Scope of OMNI Blood Gas Analyzers II-41
E-Z-EM Ties Up with Nova II-41
Bayer Bags Premier’s Group Purchase Order for Blood Gas Analyzers II-41
Medica Ties Up with SkyeTek II-41
IL Signs Up Supply Contracts with Premiere and ROi II-41
IL Renews Deal with MedAssets II-41
Radiometer Wins Supply Contract from Premier II-42
Radiometer Partners with Medical Automation Systems II-42
Radiometer and VISN 12 in a Gas Standardization Tie up II-42
Bayer and Radiometer Bag Supply Deals from Consorta II-42
Nova and Premiere Ink Supply Deal II-42
Nova Inks Supply Contract with Novation II-42
Osmetech Collaborates with IDEXX II-43
Danaher Acquires Radiometer A/S II-43
Bayer Diagnostics in Pact with Consorta II-43
Roche and Bayer Win Blanket Deals from Novation II-43
Osmetech Completes Acquisition of Roche’s OPTI Product Line II-43
Dolphin Medical Secures FDA Approval II-43
Philips and Nellcor Sign Agreement II-43
Sysmex in Agreement with Osmetech plc II-44
Radiometer America Enters into Agreement with Premier II-44
Bayer Wins Supply Contract from Premiere II-44
Instrumentation Laboratory Bags Premier’s Critical Care test
Supply Deal II-44
Imagyn Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for PRO2 II-44
Radiometer America in Deal with MAGNET II-44
Imagyn Gains European Clearance for PRO2 Pulse Reflectance
Oximeter II-45
Novation Extends Agreement with Radiometer II-45
Broadlane in Strategic Seven-Year Agreement with BayerDiagnostics II-45
Radiometer America Inks Three-Year Pact with Sutter Health
Hospitals II-45
Radiometer in Deal with UMMC II-45
Radiometer Establishes New Company II-45
Thoratec Purchases Assets of Diametrics II-45
i-STAT Inks Distribution Agreement with Fuso II-46

12. Focus on Select Global Players II-47
Abaxis, Inc. (USA) II-47
Abbott Point-of-Care (USA) II-47
Beckman Coulter, Inc. (USA) II-47
Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. (USA) II-47
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (USA) II-47
Instrumentation Laboratory (USA) II-48
International Technidyne Corporation (USA) II-48
Medica Corporation (USA) II-48
Nova Biomedical Corporation (USA) II-49
Radiometer A/S (Denmark) II-49
Roche Diagnostics Ltd. (Switzerland) II-49
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. (USA) II-49

13. Global Market Perspective II-51
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Benchtop Blood Gas
Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Benchtop Blood Gas
Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Point-of-Care Blood
Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Point-of-Care Blood
Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Electrolyte
Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units
+for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrolyte Analyzers
by Geographic Region -Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America & Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 &
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas &
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America & Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66

Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Benchtop Blood Gas
Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-67

Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Benchtop Blood Gas
Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-68

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69

Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Point-of-Care Blood
Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-70

Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Point-of-Care Blood
Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-71

Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72

Table 25: World Long-term Projections for Electrolyte
Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-73

Table 26: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrolyte Analyzers
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008
& 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current & Future Analysis III-1
Market Overview III-1
Aging Population Creates More Opportunities III-1
Benchtop Makers Enter POC League III-1
Competitive Scenario III-2
Table 27: Leading Players in the Blood Gas Analyzers Market
in the US (1995 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
POC Blood Gas Analyzers III-3
Product Launches/Developments III-3
Strategic Corporate Developments III-7
Key Players III-15
B.Market Analytics III-19
Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 29: US Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 30: US 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 31: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 32: US Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 33: US 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

2. Canada III-23
A.Market Analysis III-23
Current & Future Analysis III-23
An Overview of the Medical Equipment Market III-23
Strategic Corporate Development III-23
B.Market Analytics III-24
Table 34: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 35: Canadian Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 36: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

Table 37: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 38: Canadian Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 39: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

3. Japan III-28
A.Market Analysis III-28
Current and Future Analysis III-28
Market Overview III-28
Product Launches/Developments III-28
Strategic Corporate Developments III-29
B.Market Analytics III-29
Table 40: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 41: Japanese Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 42: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 43: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 44: Japanese Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 45: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

4. Europe III-33
A.Market Analysis III-33
Current & Future Analysis III-33
Blood Gas Analyzers - Gaining Momentum III-33
Product Launches/Developments III-33
Strategic Corporate Developments III-34
Key Players III-34
B.Market Analytics III-35
Table 46: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region
- France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 47: European Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 48: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 49: European Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 50: European 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United
Kingdom, and Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 51: European 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 52: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region
- France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 53: European Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 54: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 55: European Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 56: European 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United
Kingdom, and Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 57: European 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

4a. France III-43
A.Market Analysis III-43
Current and Future Analysis III-43
Overview III-43
B.Market Analytics III-43
Table 58: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood
Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers)
and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 59: French Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 60: French 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 61: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 62: French Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 63: French 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

4b. Germany III-47
Market Analysis III-47
Current and Future Analysis III-47
Table 64: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 65: German Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 66: German 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 67: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 68: German Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 69: German 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

4c. Italy III-51
Market Analysis III-51
Current and Future Analysis III-51
Table 70: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 71: Italian Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 72: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 73: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment -
Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care
Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 74: Italian Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 75: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

4d. The United Kingdom III-55
Market Analysis III-55
Current and Future Analysis III-55
Table 76: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood
Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers)
and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 77: UK Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 78: UK 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 79: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood
Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers)
and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 80: UK Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 81: UK 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

4e. Rest of Europe III-59
A.Market Analysis III-59
Current and Future Analysis III-59
Product Launch III-59
Strategic Corporate Developments III-59
B.Market Analytics III-60
Table 82: Rest of Europe Market for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
(Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 83: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Blood
Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood
Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers)
and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 84: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 85: Rest of Europe Market for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
(Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 86: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Blood Gas
and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 87: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

5. Asia-Pacific III-64
A.Market Analysis III-64
Current and Future Analysis III-64
Overview of Select Markets III-64
China III-64
Blood Gas Analyzers Market in Clinical Laboratories III-64
Malaysia & Singapore III-64
Thailand III-64
Blood Gas Analyzer Market in Clinical Laboratories III-64
B.Market Analytics III-65
Table 88: Asia-Pacific Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte
Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by
Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers,
Point- of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 89: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Blood Gas
and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 90: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 91: Asia-Pacific Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte
Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by
Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers,
Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 92: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Blood Gas
and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 93: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

6. Latin America III-69
Market Analysis III-69
Current and Future Analysis III-69
Table 94: Latin American Market for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers
(Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 95: Latin American Long-term Projections for Blood Gas
and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas
Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and
Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

Table 96: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas
and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop
Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte
Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

Table 97: Latin American Market for Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Analyzer