Medical Instrument & Supply Manufacturing in the US

IBISWorld Industry Report

Publication Date	September 2009
Publisher	IBISWorld
Product Type	Report
Pages	42
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IBI01461

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Summary

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing medical equipment and supplies. Examples of products made by these establishments are laboratory apparatus and furniture, surgical and medical instruments, surgical appliances and supplies, dental equipment and supplies, orthodontic goods, dentures, and orthodontic appliances. Participants in this industry supply to wholesalers as well as direct to hospitals, private practices and laboratories. This industry does not manufacture laboratory instruments, X-ray apparatus, electromedical apparatus (including hearing aids), thermometers (except medical) and ophthalmic goods.

Content

INDUSTRY DEFINITION
- Activities (Products and Services)
- Similar Industries
- Other Related Industries
KEY STATISTICS
- Current Prices
- Constant Prices
- Real Growth
- Ratio Table
SEGMENTATION
- Products and Service Segmentation
- Major Market Segments
- Industry Concentration
- Geographic Spread
MARKET CHARACTERISTICS
- Market Size
- Linkages
- Demand Determinants
- Domestic and International Markets
- Basis of Competition
- Life Cycle
INDUSTRY CONDITIONS
- Barriers to Entry
- Taxation
- Industry Assistance
- Regulation and Deregulation
- Cost Structure
- Capital and Labor Intensity
- Technology and Systems
- Industry Volatility
- Globalization
KEY FACTORS
- Key Sensitivities
- Key Success Factors
KEY COMPETITORS
- Major Players
- Player Performance
- Other Players
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Current Performance
- Historical Performance
OUTLOOK