World Fetal Monitors Market
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.
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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-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 SUMMARY
1. Outlook II-1
Non-Invasive Fetal Monitors Make Their Mark II-1
Home-based Fetal Monitoring: The Future Trend in Developing
Economies II-1
2. Fetal Monitors: An Overview II-2
Introduction II-2
Key Functions II-2
Physiologic Variables Monitored II-2
Monitors Fetal Heart Rate II-2
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
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
3. Segmental Overview II-5
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
FHR Using Electrodes II-6
Methods/Techniques of Monitoring II-6
Ultrasound II-6
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
Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Pros and Cons II-8
Electrocardiogram II-8
Acoustic Pickup of Fetal Heart II-8
Fetal Cardiotocograph II-8
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
Fetal Movement Counting II-10
Fetal Oxygen Monitoring II-10
Other Techniques of Fetal Monitoring II-10
Fetal Microblood Analysis II-10
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
Functioning of Pulse Oximeter II-12
Labor Delivery-Recovery/Labor Delivery- Recovery-Postpartum II-12
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
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
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
4. Technological Advancements in Fetal Monitoring II-16
Vector Magnetometers Might Enhance Fetal MCG Waveforms II-16
Obstetrical Data Management Systems (OBDMS) II-16
Obstetric Ultrasound Data Analysis Systems II-16
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
5. Product Launches II-18
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
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
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
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
CTF Systems Develops Fetal Electromagnetic Brain Monitor II-22
BioMediCom Introduces Baby Face – 3-D Ultrasound Diagnostic
Imaging Tool II-22
6. Recent Industry Activity II-23
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
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
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
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
Mallinckrodt Develops Fetal Oxygen Monitoring Technology II-27
7. Focus on Select Players II-28
Analogic Corp (USA) II-28
Cardinal Health, Inc. (USA) II-28
GE HealthCare (UK) II-29
Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd (UK) II-29
Philip Medical Systems (US) II-30
SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc. (USA) II-30
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-32
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-33
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-34
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
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-36
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-37
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-38
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-39
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-40
III. MARKET
1. The United States III-1
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
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
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
Product Launches III-4
Strategic Developments III-6
Focus on Select Players III-10
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
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
2. Canada III-14
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
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
3. Japan III-16
A.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
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
4. Europe III-18
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
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-19
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
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
4a. France III-22
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
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
4b. Germany III-24
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
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
4c. The United Kingdom III-26
A.Market Analysis III-26
Outlook III-26
Product Launches III-26
Product Launches – Historic III-26
Strategic Developments III-27
Focus on Select Players III-27
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
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
4d. Italy III-31
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
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
4e. Rest of Europe III-33
A.Market Analysis III-33
Product Launch III-33
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
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
5. Asia-Pacific III-36
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
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
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
6. Latin America III-39
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
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
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE