
Global Sterilization Equipment and Supplies Industry
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Sterilization Equipment and Supplies in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 142 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M Company, Advanced Sterilization Products, Cantel Medical Corp, Minntech Corporation, Getinge AB, L3 Pulse Sciences, SteriGenics International, Inc., STERIS Corporation, TSO3, and Tuttnauer Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
Product Definition 4
Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves) 4
EtO Sterilization (EtO) 4
Gas Plasma Sterilization 4
Gamma Radiation 4
Other Methods 4
Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization 4
2. GLOBAL MARKET OUTLOOK 5
Infection Control Assumes Heightened Prominence 5
Sterilization: A Critical Component of the Medical Industry 5
Optimization is the New Buzzword 5
Sterilization Techniques - The Evolution Continues 6
Potential Growth Segments 6
Gamma Sterilization Scores Over Conventional Techniques 7
Electron-beam Emerges as Versatile Sterilization Method 7
Market Scenario: A Review 8
Recession Impact in Retrospect 8
Increased Reprocessing of Medical Devices Heartens the Market 9
Developed Nations in a Mature Phase 9
Demand Trends of Products and Equipment 9
Contract Sterilization Gaining Steam 10
Growing Health Concern Spurs Demand 10
Consolidation - The Vertical Integration Way 10
Evolving Techniques Emerging Growth Leaders 10
Low-Temperature Sterilization 11
Development of Prion Deactivation Technology 12
3. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 13
Industry Snapshots 13
Industry Structure 13
Differences & Similarities of Sterilization Technologies in
Major Markets 14
United States 14
Europe 15
Factors Influencing the Market 15
Challenges Facing the Sterilization Industry 15
Regulatory Pressures 15
Factors at Play in the Medical Sterilization Industry 16
Competitive Factors 16
4. AN OVERVIEW OF STERILIZATION MARKET 17
Sterilization Process - Playing a Crucial Role in Healthcare
Sector 17
Sterilization Parameters 17
Utility of Sterilization in Various Sectors 17
Medical Products 18
Non-Medical Products 18
Sterilization Method - Suitability & Selection 18
Sterilization Procedures for Sterile Medical Devices 19
Concept of Bioburden 19
Sterilization Methods Used for Different Generic Product
Categories 20
Sterilization & Infection Control 20
Role of Sterilization Process in Infection Control 20
Prevention & Control of Hospital-Acquired Infections 21
Competition in the Infection Control Marketplace 22
5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 23
Traditional Methods 23
Types of Sterilization Systems/Methods 23
Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves) 24
Factors Governing Use of Steam Sterilization Method 24
Variants of Steam Sterilizers 25
Gravity Sterilizers 25
Vacuum Sterilizers 25
Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse Sterilizer 25
Flash Sterilization 25
Factors Governing Use of Flash Sterilization Method 25
Tabletop Sterilizers 25
Dry Heat Sterilizers 26
Factors Governing Use of Dry Heat Sterilization Method 27
Rapid Dry Heat Sterilization 27
Chemical Sterilizers 27
Gaseous Chemical Sterilization 27
EtO Sterilization (EtO) 27
Properties of EtO 28
EtO Sterilization Process 28
EtO Sterilizer - Prerequisites 28
Factors Governing Use of EtO Sterilization Method 29
EtO as a Sterilizing Agent - Current Scenario 29
History of EtO Sterilization 30
Advantages 30
Drawbacks 31
Scout is on for EtO Alternatives 32
EtO - Effective in Rooting Out Anthrax 32
Peracetic Acid Vapor 33
Properties of Peracetic Acid 33
Factors Governing Use of Peracetic Acid Sterilization Method 34
Hydrogen Peroxide 34
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) 34
Factors Governing Use of VHP Sterilization Method 34
Chlorine and Bromine 35
Benefits: 35
Factors Governing Use of Chlorine Sterilization Method 35
Thermal Washer-Decontaminator 35
Glass Beads Sterilizers 35
Liquid Chemical Sterilization 36
Formaldehyde 36
Factors Governing Use of Formaldehyde Sterilization Method 36
Glutaraldehyde 36
Factors Governing Use of Glutaraldehyde Sterilization Method 37
Heated Chemical Vapor Sterilization 37
Gas Sterilizers 37
Gas Plasma Sterilization 37
Factors Governing Use of Gas Plasma Sterilization Method 38
Limitations 38
Ozone Gas-Based Medical Sterilization System 38
Radiation Sterilizers 38
Factors Governing Use of Radiation Sterilization Method 39
History of Radiation Sterilization 39
Types of Radiation Sterilization 39
Electromagnetic Radiations 39
Particle Radiations 40
Hydrogels 40
X-Ray Sterilization 40
Commercial Radiation Sterilization Methods 40
Gamma Sterilization 40
Gamma Radiation Process 41
Factors Governing Use of Gamma Sterilization Method 41
History of Gamma Sterilization 41
Advantages & Limitations 41
Gamma Radiation in Medical Product Sterilization - Current
Scenario 42
Burgeoning Use for Consumer Products 42
Comparative Study of Gamma Radiation and EtO Sterilization
Technologies 43
Electron-beam (E-beam) Sterilization 43
Prerequisites for E-Beam Sterilization Process 44
Factors Governing Use of E-beam Sterilization Method 44
E-Beam Sterilization - Current Scenario 44
Limitations 44
Advantages 45
Gamma and E-beam Sterilization - Sharing Similarities 45
Benefits of Using Gamma and E-beam Methods: 45
Factors Hindering Use: 45
Relation Between Radiation Sterilization & Product
Compatibility 45
Filtration 46
Factors Governing Use of Filtration Method 46
Aseptic Assembly Sterilizers 46
Sterilization Accessories 46
Washer/Sterilizing Units 46
Steam Generators 47
Sterilization Oven 47
Steam-in-Place (SIP) Sterilizing System 47
Test and Validation Sterilizers 47
Monitoring of Sterilization Process 48
6. REVIEW OF SELECT STERILIZATION TECHNOLOGIES 49
Bright Light or PureBright Systems 49
SteriPulse-XL 49
Synergetic Processes - Psoralens and UVA (PUVA) 49
Microwave and Bactericide 49
Low-Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde 50
Microwaves 50
X-Ray Sterilization 50
Factors Governing Use of X-Ray Sterilization Method 50
Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) Sterilization 50
Analysis of Low-Temperature Sterilization Sector 51
Sterrad Sterilization Systems 51
Disadvantages 51
Plazlyte Sterilization Systems 52
Other Sterilization and Disinfection Methods 52
Review of Select Sterilization Methods 52
Disinfection Methods 53
7. PACKAGING MATERIAL - AN INTEGRAL PART OF STERILIZATION PROCESS 54
Sterilization Opportunities in Medical Packaging Market 54
Selecting Appropriate Sterilization Method 54
Role of Sterilization in Medical Device Packaging 54
Packaging Requirements for EtO and Gas Plasma Sterilization 55
Developments in Medical Device Packaging 56
Packaging Types 56
Sterilization Wraps 56
Sterilization Containers 56
Uses 57
Drawbacks 57
Composite Trays 57
Plastic Peel Pouches 57
Plastic Bags 57
Pre-Sterilization Plastic Bags 57
Post-Sterilization Plastic Bags 58
Rigid Containers 58
8. END-USE APPLICATION OVERVIEW 59
Major Applications 59
Sterilization in Industrial Sector 59
Sterilization in Hospital Sector 59
Sterilization in Dentistry Sector 59
Industrial Sterilization - A Brief Overview 60
Industrial Sterilization - Comparison of Primary Sterilization
Methods 60
EtO - Changing Face 61
Trends in E-beam Market 61
Technologies of the Future 61
9. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS 62
Midbrook Medical Launches MediCount ATP Testing Solution 62
Wornick Foods to Commercialize Microwave Sterilization Technology 63
Prestige Medical Launches Optima Autoclave 63
Steriflow Introduces Shaka Heat Sterilization Solution 64
NPL Launches CaviMeter™ for Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems 64
Astell Unveils New Range of Autoclaves 65
Astell Designs Autoclaves for Beatson Institute 65
IKS International Rolls Out New Bench-top Autoclaves Line 66
MSI Surgical Solutions Expands Ethylene Oxide Capabilities 66
SciCan Debuts BRAVO™ Vacuum Chamber Autoclave 66
Researchers Develop Novel Sterilizing Methods for Packaged Food 67
Advanced Sterilization Products Expands STERRAD® Sterilization
Systems' Capability 68
Advanced Electron Beams Launches Bottle Sterilization Kit 68
STERIS Introduces Amsco® V-ProTM 1 Plus Sterilization System 68
STERIS Unveils Amsco Evolution Steam Sterilizer 69
SciCan Debuts BRAVO™ Vacuum Chamber Autoclave 69
LTE Scientific to Introduce Touchclave-R Autoclaves 70
Priorclave Launches the Inexpensive OPAL Lab Autoclaves 71
Germgard Unveils Room-Temperature Surgical Instrument
Sterilization System 71
Borealis Re-Launches Bormed LE6609-PH with BFS Grade 72
Sanyo Rolls Out Sterisonic™ GxP, MCO-19AIC (UVH) Cell Culture
Incubator Sterilization Method 73
Medizone Starts Trials to Demonstrate AsepticSure™ Hospital
Sterilization System 74
Hoval Develops Steam Sterilization System for Cliniserve 75
Germgard Launches Surgical Instrument Sterilizer 75
ASP Introduces STERRAD® Sterility Guide 76
Thermoplastic elastomer Launches Phthalate-Free Versaflex CL
E95 TPE 76
Advanced Sterilization Products Launches a Novel Endoscope
Cleaner and Reprocessor 77
Hitachi Introduces Mu-Chip RFID IC Chips 77
Crosstex Launches Sure-Check® Sterilization Pouches 78
Getinge Introduces HS66 Turbo+ Sterilizer 78
BI to Install Third Steam Sterilization Facility 78
Impala Platinum Develops Stainless Steel Leach Autoclave 79
LyondellBasell Introduces New Lupotech-A Autoclave Technology 79
Awarepoint Launches New RFID T2S Asset Tag 80
10. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 81
Cantel Medical Takes Over ConFirm Monitoring Systems, Inc 81
Synergy Health Acquires BeamOne 81
MedClean Technologies Inks Deal with Sunbelt 82
Gamma Healthcare and Danner Medical Waste Inks Deal with
MedClean Technologies 82
PRIMUS Obtains FDA Approval for PSS8 Trinity Steam Sterilizer 82
INFINITT Acquires 67% Stake in RENOSEM 83
TSO3 Concludes Common Shares Offering 83
WM Healthcare Solutions Acquires MedServe Assets 83
STERIS and the US Food & Drug Administration Ink Agreement 84
SciCan and MICRO-MEGA and SycoTec Merge 84
Mesa Laboratories Takes Over SGM Biotech 85
Quatro Composites™ Acquires Additional Assets 85
Ecolab and Belimed Ink Strategic Cooperation Agreement 85
Kimberly-Clark Receives FDA Clearance for KIMGUARD ONESTEP®
Sterilization Wraps 86
STERIS Obtains 510(k) Approval for STERIS SYSTEM 1E® Liquid
Chemical Sterilant Processing System 86
TSO3 Obtains CE Mark Approval for New Sterilizing System 86
Advanced Sterilization Products Receives Approval for STERRAD®
NXTM and STERRAD® 100NXTM Sterilization Systems 87
BSN Systems Acquires 99.5% Interest in MBBS SA 87
Novatron Inks Agreement for Distributorship with Airverclean 87
Stericycle to Sell MedServe Assets 88
Planmeca Unveils Class B Autoclave 88
Vietnam to Get its First Steam Sterilization Plant 89
SteriGenics International Applies for USDA Certification 89
SANYO Introduces New [H.sub.2][O.sub.2] Based Cell Culture
Incubator 89
STERIS's Liquid Chemical Sterilization Seeks FDA Approval 89
Sanuvox Technologies Launches UV Air Sterilization System 90
IHI to Expand Market for Ozone-Related Equipment 90
Hunter Fan Rolls Out Air Sterilizer 90
TSO3 Obtains Health Canada's Approval for STERIZONE® 125l+
Sterilizer 90
BeamOne Sets up New Electron Beam Sterilization Service Center 91
BeamOne Expands Ohio-Based Service Center 91
Hovione Acquires Acusphere Utilities 91
Belimed Group Acquires Sanamij 91
North American Science Associates Partners with Two Asian
Companies 92
Telstar Technologies Supplies Sterilization Facility to BD 92
RTI Biologics, Aesculap Sign Supply and Distribution Agreement 93
Premier Purchasing Signs Gas Plasma Sterilization Agreements 93
Premier Purchasing Signs Agreements with STERIS, Getinge 93
TSO3 Files for Expanded Claims for Products 93
Moog Announces Acquisition of Ethox International 94
TSO3 Secures Approval for Expanded Use of STERIZONE® 125L
Sterilizer 94
TSO3 Inks Marketing Agreement with 3M for Sterizone 125L +
Sterilizer 95
Apsis SAS Acquires Gloster Europe 95
JBT FoodTech Bags Automated Batch Sterilization System Contract 96
Yasaka Commissions Steam Sterilization Facility in Vietnam 96
Midbrook Signs Marketing Agreement with SCME 96
KARL STORZ Endorses STERRAD NX, 100NX Systems for Flexible
Fiberscopes 97
VI Divests X-ray, Gamma-ray Radiation Sensor Businesses 98
Environmental Tectonics Bags US$2.5 M Supply Order 98
BeamOne to Set Up Sterilization Facility in Costa Rica 98
SteriGenics International Enters into a Purchase Agreement
with ScandiNova Systems 99
SciCan Enters into a Distribution Agreement with HMDT 99
Belimed Enters into a Collaboration Agreement with 3M
Sterilization Assurance 100
IBA Plans to Set-up World's First X-Ray Sterilization Facility
along with LEONI 100
Paragon Enters into a Reciprocal Supply Agreement with Aesculap 101
Symmetry Medical to Purchase Specialty Surgical 102
Environmental Tectonics Announces Contract with U.S. Air Force 102
SSG Bags Two New Contracts for Supply of Sterilization Systems 103
TSO3 and Broadlane Signs Agreement to Improve Operations of
Medical Care Services 103
SciCan Offers Plasma Sterilizers to Hospitals in Canada 104
Wipak Acquires Sterilization Packaging Business of K-C 104
Private Equity Firm Acquires Primus Sterilizer Co 104
Premier Purchasing Partners Ink Agreements for Sterilization
Assurance Products/ Pouches 104
Symmetry Medical Pockets SSI, Ultra Containers 104
STERIS to Supply VaproSure Room Sterilizers to U.S. Hospitals 104
STCL to Establish Steam Sterilization Facility in Madhya Pradesh. 104
11. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 105
3M Company (USA) 105
Advanced Sterilization Products (USA) 105
Cantel Medical Corp (USA) 106
Minntech Corporation (USA) 107
Getinge AB (Sweden) 107
L3 Pulse Sciences (USA) 108
SteriGenics International, Inc (USA) 108
STERIS Corporation (USA) 108
TSO3 (Canada) 109
Tuttnauer Company (USA) 109
12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 110
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Geographic Region -
United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 110
Table 2: World Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and
supplies by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa,
and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 111
Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment
and supplies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and
Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 112
Sterilization Equipment & Supplies by Segment 113
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steam/Autoclave Sterilization by Geographic Region - United
States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 113
Table 5: World Historic Review for Steam/Autoclave
Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East &
Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 114
Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Steam/Autoclave
Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and
Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 115
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization by Geographic Region - United
States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 116
Table 8: World Historic Review for Ethylene Oxide
Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East &
Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 117
Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Ethylene Oxide
Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and
Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 118
Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gas
Plasma Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 119
Table 11: World Historic Review for Gas Plasma Sterilization
by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and
Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 120
Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Gas Plasma
Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and
Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 121
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Gamma Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United
States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 122
Table 14: World Historic Review for Gamma Radiation
Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East &
Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 123
Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Gamma Radiation
Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and
Latin AmericanMarkets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 124
Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
E-Beam Radiation Sterilization by Geographic Region - United
States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 125
Table 17: World Historic Review for E-Beam Radiation
Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East &
Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 126
Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for E-Beam Radiation
Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-
Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin
American Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 127
Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Methods-based Sterilization by Geographic Region -
United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 128
Table 20: World Historic Review for Other Methods-based
Sterilization by Geographic Region - United States, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East &
Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 129
Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Methods- based
Sterilization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and
Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 130
Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization Supplies by Geographic Region - United States,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 131
Table 23: World Historic Review for Sterilization Supplies by
Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and
Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 132
Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization Supplies
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for
United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 133
13. THE UNITED STATES 134
A.Market Analysis 134
Outlook 134
MATS Gains Second FDA Approval 134
Superbugs Drive Growth of US Infection Control Market 134
Constituents and the Potential 135
Competitive Scenario 135
Market Share Statistics 136
Table 25: Leading Players in the US Market for
Sterilization Equipment (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown
of Revenues for Steris, Advanced Sterilization Products,
Getinge, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 136
Table 26: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization Supplies by Product Segments - Containers,
Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 136
Table 27: US Historic Review for Sterilization Supplies by
Product Segments - Containers, Wraps, Pouches, Indicators,
and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 137
Expanding Market for Sterilization Systems and Services 137
Hospital Sterilizers and Washers 137
Endoscopic Instrument Sterilization Market 138
Endoscopes Fuels the Disinfection and Sterilization Markets 138
Dental Sterilization Market 138
Sterile Medical Device Packaging 138
Trends in Medical Device Packaging 139
Product Introduction 139
Strategic Corporate Developments 148
Select Regional Players 160
B.Market Analytics 166
Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 166
Table 29: US Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and
supplies by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas
Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods,
and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 167
Table 30: US 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment
and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenuesfor Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 168
14. CANADA 169
A.Market Analysis 169
Outlook 169
Product Introduction 169
Strategic Corporate Developments 169
Select Regional Player 173
B.Market Analytics 174
Table 31: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 174
Table 32: Canadian Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave,
Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam
Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 175
Table 33: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 176
15. JAPAN 177
A.Market Analysis 177
Outlook 177
Falling Prices Characterize Japanese Sterilizer Market 177
Radiation Sterilization - Loosing Foothold 177
IHI to Expand Market for Ozone-Related Equipment 177
B.Market Analytics 178
Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 178
Table 35: Japanese Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave,
Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam
Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 179
Table 36: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies t by Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 180
16. EUROPE 181
A.Market Analysis 181
Outlook 181
Product Introduction 181
Strategic Corporate Development 182
B.Market Analytics 183
Table 37: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Geographic
Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of
Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues
in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 183
Table 38: European Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia &Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 184
Table 39: European 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 185
Table 40: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 186
Table 41: European Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave,
Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam
Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 187
Table 42: European 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 188
16a. FRANCE 189
A.Market Analysis 189
Product Introduction 189
Strategic Corporate Developments 189
Ionisos - A Key Player 190
B.Market Analytics 191
Table 43: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 191
Table 44: French Historic Review for Sterilization equipment
and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide,
Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other
Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 192
Table 45: French 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 193
16b. GERMANY 194
A.Market Analysis 194
Outlook 194
Product introduction 194
Strategic corporate development 194
B.Market Analytics 196
Table 46: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 196
Table 47: German Historic Review for Sterilization equipment
and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide,
Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other
Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenue in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 197
Table 48: German 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 198
16c. ITALY 199
Market Analysis 199
Table 49: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 199
Table 50: Italian Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave,
Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam
Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 200
Table 51: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 201
16d. THE UNITED KINGDOM 202
A.Market Analysis 202
Outlook 202
Product introductions 202
Strategic corporate development 205
B.Market Analytics 207
Table 52: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 207
Table 53: UK Historic Review for Sterilization equipment and
supplies by Segment - Steam/ Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas
Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods,
and Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 208
Table 54: UK 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization equipment
and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues
for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 209
16e. SPAIN 210
Market Analysis 210
Table 55: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 210
Table 56: Spanish Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave,
Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam
Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 211
Table 57: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 212
16f. RUSSIA 213
Market Analysis 213
Table 58: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 213
Table 59: Russian Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave,
Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam
Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 214
Table 60: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 215
16g. REST OF EUROPE 216
A.Market Analysis 216
Outlook 216
Strategic Corporate Developments 216
Select Regional Player 218
B.Market Analytics 219
Table 61: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 219
Table 62: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave,
Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam
Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 220
Table 63: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide,
Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other
Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 221
17. ASIA-PACIFIC 222
A.Market Analysis 222
Outlook 222
India 222
Gamma Sterilization - Promising High Growth 222
Strategic Corporate Developments 222
B.Market Analytics 225
Table 64: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 225
Table 65: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Steam/Autoclave,
Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam
Radiation, Other Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 226
Table 66: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma,
Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010, and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 227
18. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 228
A.Market Analysis 228
Outlook 228
Product introduction 228
Strategic corporate development 229
B.Market Analytics 230
Table 67: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 230
Table 68: Middle East & Africa Historic Review for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment -
Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 231
Table 69: Middle East & Africa 15-Year Perspective for
Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Revenues for Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide,
Gas Plasma, Gamma Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other
Methods, and Sterilization Supplies Markets for 2003, 2010 &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 232
19. LATIN AMERICA 233
A.Market Analysis 233
Outlook 233
Argentina 233
Dominican Republic 233
Peru 233
Mexico 233
Strategic Corporate Developments 233
B.Market Analytics 235
Table 70: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Region
- Brazil & Rest of Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 235
Table 71: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Sterilization equipment and supplies by Segment
- Steam/Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Gas Plasma, Gamma
Radiation, E-Beam Radiation, Other Methods, and
Sterilization Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 236
Table 72: Latin American Historic Review for Sterilization
equipment and supplies by Region - Brazil & Rest of Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues
in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 237
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