Medical Fiber Optics - Global Strategic Business Report 2015-2020: OCT Technology Creating Waves, Benefits to Accrue Medical Fiber Optics Market

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DUBLIN, Mar. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8st7zk/medical_fiber) has announced the addition of the "Medical Fiber Optics - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Medical Fiber Optics in US$ Thousands by the following Applications: Fiberoptic Surgical Lights, Fiberoptic Dental Lights, Optic Fiber Endoscopes, Laser Fiberoptics, Fiberoptic Sensors, and Others.

The report profiles 61 companies including many key and niche players such as:

American Medical Systems, Inc. (US)
biolitec AG (Austria)
Coherent, Inc. (US)
IPG Photonics Corporation (US)
Leoni AG (Germany)
Newport Corporation (US)
OFS Fitel, LLC. (US)
ROFIN-SINAR Laser GmbH (Germany)
Nufern (US)
Schott AG (Germany)
Spectranetics Corporation (US)
Sunoptic Technologies LLC (US)
Timbercon Inc. (US)
Trimedyne, Inc. (US)
Vitalcor, Inc. (US)

Key Topics Covered:

1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW

Medical Fiber Optics - A Curtain Raiser
The United States and Europe Dominate Global MFO Market
Rising Healthcare Expenditure Turbo Charges Demand for Medical Fiber Optics in Emerging Economies
Endoscopes Represent Biggest Application Segment

2. GROWTH DRIVERS, MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES

Burgeoning Aging Populace Drives Demand for Medical Fiber Optic Technology
Increasing Affinity for Minimally Invasive Procedures Boosts Market Prospects
Trend towards Miniaturization of Medical Devices Drives Demand for MFO
High Light Intensity of Medical Fiber Optics Holds Potential to Cause Tissue Damage
Laser Technology Offers Promising Applications in Medical Sector
Opportunities Abound for Fiber Optic Sensors in Biomedical Sensing Market
List of Select Commercial Fiber-Optic Biomedical Sensors
OCT Technology Creating Waves, Benefits to Accrue Medical Fiber Optics Market
Technological Advancements Expand Scope of Applications for Medical Fiber Optics
Researchers Develop Femtosecond Laser Fiberoptic Sensor Technology for 3D Navigation of Surgical Instruments
Micro-Endoscope - A Major Breakthrough in Endoscopy
Biological or Chemical Sensors Undergo Technological Evolution

3. FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY - AN INSIGHT

Optical Fiber Bundles/Imaging Multi-fibers
Types of Optical Fibers/Multi-fibers
Plastic Multi-fibers
Silica and Glass Multi-fibers
Rigid Multi-fibers
Composition of an Optical Fiber
Mechanism of Fiber Operations
Types of Optical Fibers
Single Mode Fiber
Multimode Fiber
Sizes of Optical Fiber
Fiber Optic Components
i. Fiber Optic Connectors
ii. Fiber Optic Couplers
iii. Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers
Fiber optic Transmitters
Fiber Optic Receivers
iv. Fiber Optic Amplifiers
v. Other Products/Components
Key Components in Fiber Optic Instruments
A. Fiber Optic Cables
B. Fiber Optic Light Sources
Conventional Light Sources
Low-Intensity and High-Intensity Light Sources
Transmission of Light into the Fiber
Arc Lamps
LEDs
LEDs and Wound Healing

4. MEDICAL FIBER OPTIC APPLICATIONS

Fiberoptic Surgical Lights
Fiberoptic Dental Lights
Endoscopes
Use of Fiber Optics in Endoscopes
Rigid and Flexible Endoscopes
Endoscope Channels
Types of Fibers Used
Light Sources Used
Applications of Endoscopes
Detection of Stomach and Esophageal Ailments
Endoscopic Examinations
Amnioscopic Surgery
Fiber Optic Rhinoscopy
Percutaneous Fiberscopes
Other Fiberscopes Using Fiber Optic Illumination and Imaging
Gastrofiberscopes or Gastroscopes
Bronchoscopes
Cytoscopes
Colonoscopes
Enteroscopes
Laparoscopes
Arthroscopes
Laryngoscopes
Fiber Optic Lasers
Optical Fibers - The Appropriate Beam Delivery Systems
Types of Lasers and Associated Need for Optical Fiber Beam Delivery Systems
Select Laser Surgeries Using Optical Fibers
Laser Ablation of the Prostate
To Shrink Enlarged Prostate Glands
Photodynamic Therapy
Destruction of Tumors
Fiber Optic Catheters
Fiber Optic Sensors
Application of Various Types of Sensors
Temperature Sensors
Pressure Sensors
Glucose Sensors
Blood Gas Sensors
Other Sensors
Intra-Arterial Blood Gas Monitoring Systems (IABGS)
Silica Fibers - The Most Widely Used Fibers
Disadvantages of Using Plastic and Glass Fibers in Sensors
Other Fiberoptic Products

5. APPLICATION OF FIBER OPTICS IN MEDICAL INFORMATION TRANSFER

Fiber Optic Channels
Superhighway for Medical Telecommunications
Telemedicine - An Innovative Application of Fiber Optic Networks

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Micronor Introduces MR380 ESTOP and MR382 U-Beam Fiber Optic Sensors
Nufern Introduces 1060-nm Optical Fiber Designed for OCT
Wavien Launches Medical Illumination Platform Incorporating Recycling Light Technology
SCHOTT Introduces PURAVIS Glass Optical Fibers
Excelitas Technologies Launches XLM Plus LED Fiber Optic Illuminator Module
biolitec® Offers ELVeS® Radial slim and ELVeS Radial 2ring Fibers for Treatment of Varicose Veins

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Newport Corporation Takes over V-Gen Ltd
IMRA America Inks a Licensing Agreement with ROFUN-SINAR
Luna Innovations Divests its Shape-Sensing Technology's Medical Applications
Hill-Rom Holdings to Acquire TRUMPF
Concordia Healthcare's Optiguide® DCYL700 Fiber Optic Diffuser Series Bags FDA Approval
Lightower Fiber Networks Merges with Sidera Networks
Thorlabs Purchases iGuide Optical Fiber Products of IRphotonics
Leoni Takes Over Assets of Richard Losch
Philips Healthcare Inks Agreement with Luna Innovations

8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 61 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 65)