The use of energy-based systems for the routine management of disease and trauma in the orthopedic arena encompasses multiple energy types. The manufacturers PhotoThera, ArthroCare, Bioelectron, Biowave, ConMed, Medical Technologies, Siemens, Smith & Nephew (Oratec), J&J (Mitek), ConMed and Stryker market a variety of energy-based systems for these purposes. These systems offer the following features [...]
The global market for medical devices is currently a $185 billion opportunity and at least 13% of this market involves products that provide the controlled application of energy to tissue. The segment is dominated by high technology products ranging from devices that can heat and cool tissue over a 600° C temperature range of -200° [...]
Below is a recent MedMarket Diligence report on Ablation Technologies. The report is described in detail at link. Ablation Technologies Worldwide Market, 2008-2017: Products, Technologies, Markets, Companies and Opportunities · 264 pages · 70 Exhibits · 61 Company Profiles · September 2008 · Report #A125 This report is a detailed market and technology assessment and [...]
PhotoThera, ArthroCare, Bioelectron, Biowave, ConMed, Medical Technologies, Siemens, Smith & Nephew (Oratec), J&J (Mitek), ConMed and Stryker market a variety of energy-based systems to the orthopedic community. These systems offer the following features and benefits: Remove soft tissue Cut and contour soft tissues such as ligament and meniscus Treat instability and control bleeding through the [...]