Disposable Syringe Markets - Market Research Reports

Contents:

1. Introduction 4
1.1 Statement of Report 4
1.2 About This Report 4
1.3 Scope of the Report 4
1.4 Objectives 5
1.5 Methodology 6
1.6 Executive Summary 6

2. Disposable Syringe Markets 7
2.1 Overview 7
2.2 Infection Control and Safety 9
2.3 Hospital Consolidations Pressure Companies to Reduce Prices 13
2.4 Needleless Injector Manufacturers Forge Strategic Alliances 13
2.5 Technological Advancements in Disposable Syringes 13

3. Syringe Market Segments 16
3.1 Overview 16
3.1.1 World Market 16
3.1.2 U.S. Market 18
3.2 Total Reusable Needle and Syringe Market 18
3.3 Total Disposable Needle and Syringe Market 18
3.3.1 Drivers of Safety Syringes 20
3.3.2 Restraints to Safety Syringes 20
3.4 Pre-filled Syringes 21
3.5 Insulin Injector Pens 23
3.6 Needleless Injectors 24
3.7 Vaccination Injectors 25
3.8 Needle and Syringe Market Trends 27
3.8.1 Market Segments 27
3.8.2 Customer Needs 27
3.8.3 Competitor Analysis 28
3.8.4 Target Markets for Specialty Syringes 31
3.8.5 Third Party Reimbursement 31
3.8.6 Regulation 31
3.8.7 Drug Discovery Trends 32
3.8.8 Demographic Shifts 32
3.8.9 Managed Care Initiatives 32
3.8.10 Growth in Home Healthcare 34

4. Technology Development and Sterilization Methods 36
4.1 Disposable Syringes 36
4.1.1 Autodestruct Syringes 37
4.1.2 SoloShot™ 37
4.2 Monodose Syringes 38
4.3 Pre-filled Syringes 39
4.3.1 Features of Pre-filled Membrane Syringes 40
4.3.1.1 Products in Pre-filled Syringes 42
4.3.1.2 Compatibility of Drug Components 45
4.3.1.3 Lyophilized Drugs and Powders 46
4.3.1.4 Dual-chambered Syringes 46
4.3.1.5 Pre-filled Diluent Syringes 47
4.3.1.6 Needle Safety Devices for Pre-filled Syringes 47
4.3.1.7 Sterility Maintenance 48
4.3.2 Pen Syringes 49
4.3.2.1 Technical Advances in Pens 50
4.3.2.2 Advantages of Pens 51
4.3.2.3 Pen Types and Styles 51
4.3.2.4 Pre-filled Pens 51
4.3.2.5 Reusable Pens 52
4.3.2.6 Device Preparation 52
4.3.2.7 Autopen 53
4.3.2.8 Unifine Pentips 53
4.3.3 Autoject 2 53
4.4 Insulin Syringes 53
4.5 Jet Injectors 57
4.6 Insulin Pens 58
4.7 Uniject™ Injection Device 60
4.8 Microneedle 63
4.9 Needle Free Injection 63
4.9.1 Hypospray 64
4.10 Glass Pre-fillable Syringes 64
4.11 Retractable Syringe 64
4.12 Ultrasafe Passive Delivery Systems 65
4.13 Ultrasmall Syringes and Microsyringes 66
4.14 Tip Lok® Syringes 66
4.15 Product Profiles 66
4.15.1 Gettig Guard™ 66
4.15.2 Inviro SNAP! ® 66
4.15.3 Maxxon Safety Syringe 67
4.15.4 Monoject Magellan™ 67
4.15.5 Needle-Pro 67
4.15.6 Point Lok® 67
4.15.7 SafetyGlide™ 68
4.16 SC Injection Technology 68

5. Business Trends 70
5.1 Market Drivers 70
5.2 Market Prospects 73
5.3 Marketing and Distribution 73
5.4 Competitive Landscape 74
5.5 Business Developments 75
5.6 Acquisitions and Partnerships 76
5.7 Key Players 76
5.7.1 Kendall 76
5.7.2 Becton Dickinson 77
5.7.3 C.R. Bard 77
5.7.4 International Medication Systems 78
5.7.5 Terumo Medical Corporation 79

6. Future Technologies 80
6.1 Thermostable Vaccines and Vaccine Vial Monitors 80
6.2 Sugar Glass 80
6.3 Issues in Technology Transfer for AD Syringes 82

7. Regulatory Measures 84
7.1 Safety Syringes in Europe 84
7.2 Safety Syringe Regulations and Recommendations 85
7.3 Reimbursement Outlook for Injectables 86

8. Corporate Profiles 87

9. Corporate Directory 126

Appendix 1: FDA Approved Syringe Manufacturers 136
Appendix 2: NAPPSI Primary and Secondary Prevention: Needlestick Safety Device List 143
Appendix 3: Ambulatory Care Services OSHA/Safety Device Listing 147
Appendix 4: Frequently Asked Questions for the Needlestick and Safety Prevention Act 156

INDEX OF FIGURES

Figure 3.1: U.S. Safety Needle and Syringe Market 19
Figure 6.1: Strategy of the "Sugar Project" 82

INDEX OF TABLES

Table 2.1: Global Market for Needles and Syringes, 2001-2010 8
Table 3.1: Global Market for Injection Devices by Category 16
Table 3.2: Worldwide Dollar Market for Needles and Syringes, 1996-2010 17
Table 3.3: Worldwide Unit Market for Needles and Syringes, 1996-2010 17
Table 3.4: U.S. Dollar Market for Needles and Syringes, 1999-2010 18
Table 3.5: Worldwide Disposable Needle and Syringe Market, 1998 2006 19
Table 3.6: Worldwide Market for Disposable Needles and Syringes by Region 19
Table 3.7: Worldwide Safety Syringe Unit Sales, 1998 2006 20
Table 3.8: Worldwide Safety Syringe Dollar Volume, 1998 2006 21
Table 3.9: Share of Worldwide Safety Syringes Market by Competitor 21
Table 3.10: Share of Worldwide Market for Safety Syringes by Region 21
Table 3.11: Worldwide Pre-filled Syringe Unit Sales, 1998 2010 22
Table 3.12: Worldwide Pre-filled Syringe Dollar Volume, 1998 2006 22
Table 3.13: Share of Worldwide Pre-filled Syringe Market by Competitor 22
Table 3.14: Share of Worldwide Market for Pre-filled Syringes by Region 22
Table 3.15: Worldwide Insulin Injector Pen Dollar Volume, 1998 2006 23
Table 3.16: Worldwide Market for Needle Free Injectable Drug Delivery Systems, 1996-2005 24
Table 3.17: Worldwide Needleless Injector Dollar Volume, 1998 2006 24
Table 3.18: Worldwide Vaccination Injector Unit Sales, 1998 2006 25
Table 3.19: Share of Worldwide Market for Vaccination Injectors by Region 25
Table 3.20: Worldwide Vaccination Injector Dollar Volume, 1998 2006 25
Table 3.21: Share of Worldwide Vaccination Injector Market by Competitor 25
Table 3.22: Summary of Strengths and Weaknesses of Available Syringes 31
Table 3.23: Annual Change Per Capita in Healthcare Spending and Gross Domestic Product, 1994 2004 35
Table 4.1: Injection Data Using Soloshot and Disposable Syringes 37
Table 4.2: Summary Data for Doses by Soloshot and Disposable Syringes 38
Table 4.3: Wastage Analysis (Per Vial Used) 38
Table 4.4: Important Injectable Drug Therapies Using Pre-filled Devices 39
Table 4.5: Region-wise Market of Pre-filled Syringes 43
Table 4.6: Worldwide Pre-filled Syringe Unit Sales, 1998 2006 44
Table 4.7: Worldwide Pre-filled Syringe Dollar Volume, 1998 2004 44
Table 4.8: Insulin Delivery Systems Percent Retail Market Share 54
Table 4.9: Insulin Delivery Systems Percent Retail Market Share by Company 54
Table 4.10: Commonly-Available Insulin Syringes 55
Table 4.11: Features of Available Insulin Pumps 56
Table 4.12: Features of Available Jet Injectors 57
Table 4.13: Currently Available Insulin Delivery Pens 59
Table 4.14: Summary of Clinical and Field Experience with the Uniject Device 61