[Insight: One of the more fascinating aspects of medical technology development is the penchant in the industry for finding different ways to accomplish traditional tasks in medical and surgical care. While certainly some technologies can be oversold for their putative clinical benefits --- driving up healthcare costs and giving the industry a bad rap --- [...]
From Report #A125, “Ablation Technologies Worldwide, 2008-2017″, published September 2008. See link.
Below are selected radiofrequency ablation products, their applications and their status of regulatory approval.
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USD3,450.00 - Worldwide Ablation Technologies, 2008-2017 (PDF) USD3,450.00 - Worldwide [...]
New medical technologies represented in specific companies recently added (September 2008) to the Medtech Startups Database:
Recombinant proteins and cells for intervertebral disc cell regeneration
Non-hydrogel polymer used to stimulate tissue growth in dental/orthopedic applications
Biomaterials and biologics for repair of bone and cartilage
Portable endoscopic imaging
Device treatments for restless leg syndrome (RLS)
Disposable steerable surgical instrumentation for arthroscopy
Technologies to [...]
(From “Ablation Technologies Worldwide Market, 2008-2017: Products, Technologies Markets, Companies and Opportunities.” Published 2008 by MedMarket Diligence, LLC. See link.)
Several types of energy-based therapies have a variety of applications to CV disease—the number one killer in most of the world.
When the heart has to work too hard to maintain adequate blood output, it can begin [...]
Another sampling of new technologies in various stages of development at recently founded medical technology startups:
Surgical drain and other technologies
Novel wound healing and drug delivery based on unique hydrogel
Nitric oxide coatings for blood-contacting medical devices
Bioresorbable implants for a range of surgical applications
Device to block transmission of pathogens via intravenous catheters
Self-expanding stent for femoral and popliteal [...]
Technologies for ablation and other energy-based treatments in medical/surgical markets are currently dominated by electrosurgical-type therapies, but a growing array of other modalities are creating new applications or penetrating existing ones.
At right is shown the forecast, by modality type, of ablation and other energy-based therapies through 2017. The most significant growth is expected to [...]
(See September 2008 report #A125, “Ablation Technologies Worldwide Market, 2008-2017,” from MedMarket Diligence, LLC. May be purchased online.)
Energy-based therapies generate sales of $13 billion in the United States alone, with probably another $12 billion in other developed markets worldwide. This represents around 13% of the total medical device market, and it is growing at 11% [...]
