Urological Catheters - Global Strategic Business Report 2015-2020: Burgeoning Ageing Populace to Propel Catheter Usage

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Mar 30, 2015, 11:20 ET

DUBLIN, Mar. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j8nwnz/urological) has announced the addition of the "Urological Catheters - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Urological Catheters in Thousand Units and US$ Thousands by the following Product Segments: Dialysis Catheters (Hemodialysis Catheters, & Peritoneal Catheters), and Urinary Catheters (Foley Catheters, Intermittent Catheters, & External/Condom Catheters). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 62 companies including many key and niche players such as:

AngioDynamics, Inc. (US)
B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany)
Boston Scientific Corp. (US)
C R Bard, Inc. (US)
Coloplast Group (Denmark)
Cook Medical, Inc. (US)
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Hollister, Inc. (US)
Medline Industries, Inc. (US)
Medtronic PLC (US)
Olympus Corp. (Japan)
Teleflex Inc. (USA)
Wellspect HealthCare (Sweden)

Key Topics Covered:

1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS

Urological Catheters: A Prelude
Increasing Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence - A Key Growth Factor
Burgeoning Ageing Populace to Propel Catheter Usage
Recession Impact on the Urological Catheters Market: In Retrospect
Positive Outlook for the Healthcare Industry Signals Promising Growth Prospects
Segment Analysis
Urinary Catheters Market Poised to Witness Steady Growth
Intermittent Catheters Continue to Drive Urological Catheters Market
Dialysis Catheters Market Driven by Increasing Number of Dialysis Patients
Improving Healthcare Infrastructure and Reimbursement to Promote Growth in Developing Countries

2. KEY MARKET DRIVERS & CHALLENGES

Focus on Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Spurs Product Innovation
Home-based Hemodialysis - An Emerging Market for Catheter Makers
Female Population Drives Demand
Total Urinary Incontinence in Spinal Cord Injury Patients to Increase Catheter Usage
Incontinence in Multiple Sclerosis Drives Urinary Catheters Market
Market Challenges
Development of Alternative Treatment
Austerity Driven Cuts in Healthcare Spending
Reimbursement Constraints
Stringent Regulations Impacting Product Development
Intense Competition Eroding Profit Margins

3. MARKET DYNAMICS

Dire Need to Prevent Catheter-linked Infection
Infection Prevention Promotes Research
Antimicrobial-Coated Urinary Catheters Aiding in Lowering HAI Risk
Unlocking Bacterial Genes Opens Doors to Preventing Biofilms
Tunneled Catheters versus Non-tunneled Catheters
Intraurethral Catheter - A Better Alternative to Indwelling Catheters for Elderly Patients

4. GLOBAL UROLOGICAL DEVICES MARKET

A Curtain Raiser
Positive Outlook for Urological Devices Market
Favorable Factors Bolster Urinary Incontinence Devices Sales
Manufacturers Battle for Share in Urinary Incontinence Devices Market
Demand for Catheterization on the Rise
Strong R&D Ecosystem Spurs Innovation in the Catheters Market
Cardiovascular Catheters Dominate Global Catheters Market
PPS Reimbursement Modifications Alter the Sales of ESRD Devices
Key Challenges for Device Manufacturers
Obtaining Regulatory Approval for Marketing New Products
Regulatory Challenges
Impasse in Product Innovation

5. DIALYSIS MARKET OVERVIEW

Dialysis Industry - An Overview
Market Drivers - At a Glance
Aging Population - A Major Driving Factor
Expanding ESRD Patient Population Elevating the Dialysis Industry

6. URINARY INCONTINENCE: A MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE

Types of Urinary Incontinence
Stress Incontinence
Urge Incontinence
Overflow Incontinence
Reflex Incontinence
Functional Incontinence
Transient Incontinence
Treatment Modalities for Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Control Products and Incontinence Management
Bladder Control Products
Female Incontinence and Bladder Control Products
Bladder Control Products and Male Incontinence
Incontinence Management Techniques
Bladder Training
Catheterization
Moisture Alarms
Electrical Stimulation
Surgical Treatment

7. CATHETERS - PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Dialysis Catheters
Dialysis Catheter Care
Exit Site Care
Temporary Catheters and Precautions
Hemodialysis Catheters
Process of Hemodialysis
Indications
Application of Hemodialysis Catheters
High-Flux Dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis and Peritoneal Catheters
Purpose and Process
Catheter-Related Complications of PD Technique
Origins of PD Technique
Urinary Catheters
Foley Catheters
Problems of Foley Catheterization Requiring Reinsertion
Complications Arising from Foley Catheters
Intermittent Catheters
Intermittent Catheterization Method and Techniques
Pros and Cons of Intermittent Catheterization
External/Condom Catheters
Types of Catheterization
Short-term Catheterization
Long-term Catheterization
Intermittent Catheterization
Types of Urological Catheters
Types of Catheter Materials
Latex
Silicon
Poly vinyl chloride
Polyurethane
Pros and Cons of Various Types of Indwelling Urinary Catheter Materials
Evolution and Development of Urinary Catheters
Technological Advancements in Catheters
Advancements in Material Technology
Evolving Dialysis Catheter Technologies
Changes in Catheter Tips
Some of the catheter tip designs of recent years include
Solutions for Fighting Infections
Antibiotic Ointments
Antibiotic Lock Solutions
Coated Catheters
Antibiotic-Coated Catheters
Catheters with Antithrombotic Coating

8. COMPLICATIONS OF CATHETERIZATION

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Defining Bacteriuria and UTI
Risk Factors for Bacteriuria
Prevention of Urinary Catheter Related Infection in the Critically Ill
Prevention Strategies
Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections in Catheterized Patients - Causative Factors, Preventive Strategies, and its Justification
Prevention of Infection in Patients Using Indwelling Catheterization
Treatment and Remedial Measures for Catheter-Related Infections
Fight against Infection
Other Complications
Other Common Complaints of Catheter Usage
Obstruction
Leakage
Infection
Technologies to Fight Infection
Silver Coating of Urethral Catheters
Antimicrobial Coated Catheter

9. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/ APPROVALS

Cordis Corporation Unveils Saber PTA Line of Dilatation Catheter
Bactiguard Secures Approval for BIP Foley Catheters in New Patient Groups
Hollister Introduces VaPro and Apogee IC
CorMedix's Neutrolin® Catheter Lock Solution Secures CE Mark
Eloquest Unveils ReliaFit
Merit Medical Systems Launches New CentrosFLO Dialysis Catheter
Dynarex Introduces Closed Circuit Foley Catheter Tray
Rochester Medical Launches Spirit Hydrocolloid Adhesive Sheath
University of Nottingham Develops New Antimicrobial Catheter
UroMed Introduces Cure Twist Portable Catheter
Poiesis Medical Unveils New Duette Urinary Catheter
Rochester Medical Corporation Launches Magic3 Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter
Covalon Technologies to Unveil SilverCoat Antimicrobial Silicone Foley Catheter
Argon Medical Devices Rolls Out UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter
AngioDynamics Releases DuraFlow 2 Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter
Teleflex Incorporated Launches Arrow NextStep Antegrade Catheter
The University of Michigan Research Team Unveils Electromodulated Smart Catheter
AngioDynamics Secures FDA Approval for BioFlo PICC
Great Lakes Pharmaceuticals Commences Clinical Study for B
Lock Catheter Technology in Europe
Care Fusion Secures NICE Approval for PleurX Peritoneal Catheter Drainage System
Quattro Vascular Bags CE Mark Approval for Chocolate PTA Balloon Catheter

10. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Medtronic Takes over Covidien
C R Bard Takes Over Rochester Medical
Laborie Takes Over Life-Tech's Urology Business
VistaMed to Enhance Manufacturing in Ireland
AngioDynamics and Interface Biologics Extend Licensing Agreement to Include Central Venous Catheters
Rochester Medical to Stop Production of Foley Catheters
Merit Medical Acquires Assets of Medigroup
ConvaTec Acquires 180 Medical
Teleflex Takes Over Hotspur Technologies
AngioDynamics Acquires Navilyst Medical
Cryolife Acquires Hemosphere
Medline Signs Strategic Agreement with Teleflex
Phase One Medical Signs Contract with Pelham Plastics