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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Overview 1. Overview 2. Global Technology Highlights (North America; Europe) Scope and Methodology 1. Scope 2. Methodology 3. Plastics Medical Devices Webwatch Directory 2. PLASTICS MEDICAL DEVICES: AN INTRODUCTION (NORTH AMERICA; EUROPE; ASIA) The Health Industry 1. Medical Technologies R&D 2. The Global Medical Device Sector Plastic Relevant Medical Device Regulations 1. Introduction 2. United States Regulation of Medical Devices 3. Health Canada Medical Device Regulations 4. European Regulation of Medical Devices 5. Japanese Regulation of Medical Devices 6. Regulation of Medical Devices in China Harmonization of Medical Device Regulations 1. Medical Device Regulation Comparison 2. Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) Medical Plastic Packaging Standards 1. Standard for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices Packaging 2. Harmonization of CEN and ISO Medical Packaging Standards 3. PLASTICS MEDICAL DEVICES: TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT (NORTH AMERICA; EUROPE; ASIA) Plastics in Medical Devices 1. Plastics Overview 2. Medical Device Market Drivers Disposable Medical Devices 1. The Growing Disposable Medical Device Market 2. Disposable Medical Market Sectors Diagnostic and Laboratory Disposables (Asia; Europe) 1. COC Micro-Sized Assay Disks 2. PC Advances Needleless Technology Bioengineered Tissue Adhesives/Sealants/Fasteners (North America) 1. PLA Absorbable Staple Acetal Skin Stapler 2. Absorbable Antibacterial Enhanced Sutures Fluid Administration and Collection (North America) 1. Improved IV Acrylic Filter Performance 2. FlatCath Hemodialysis TPU Catheter 3. Non-PVC IV Solution Containers Surgical Equipment and Instruments (North America; Europe) 1. Sterilized Blood Draw PETG Process Kit 2. Rotational Core Biopsy PC/Copolyester Device 3. Radiolucent PEEK Spinal Fusion Cage Diagnostic Systems (North America) 1. Noryl PPX and CRX RNA and DNA Analysis 2. FR PC/ABS Partner Rhythm Assistant General Hospital Technologies (North America) 1. PC TherOx AO Cardiac Arrest Treatment 2. Specialty PP Blood Collection System 3. Intraosseous Delivery TPO Device Therapeutic Devices (North America) 1. Neuromodulation Medical Silicone Devices 2. Next-Generation PE/PP Aquapheresis Self-Care and Rehabilitation Products (North America) 1. PC Wrist Fixator 2. PP HealthWear Weight Loss System 4. PLASTICS MATERIALS: TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN MEDICAL DEVICES (NORTH AMERICA; EUROPE) Plastic Materials in Medical Devices 1. Medical Plastics Demand 2. Medical Plastics and Their Properties Polyethylene Orthopedic Implants 1. Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE 2. Second Generation (CIMA) Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE 3. FDA-Approved Second Generation Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE Medical Applications of Polyurethanes 1. Bioactivity and Other Specialty TPU Properties 2. Artelon Polyurethaneurea High Performance LCP Medical Grades 1. LCP Self-Reinforcing Microstructure Capability 2. Precision Extruded LCP Transparent Medical Plastics 1. Transparent Electrostatic Dissipative Medical Plastic 2. CET--A New Alternative for Transparent Medical Applications Smart Materials 1. Self-Tightening Sutures 2. Medically Protective “Smart” Clothing Medical Coatings/Multilayers 1. Antithrombogenic PVC Medical Compounds 2. Polymer-Coated Stents Antimicrobial Additives 1. Demand for Antimicrobial Additives 2. Nanosilver Antimicrobial 5. PLASTICS MEDICAL DEVICES: TECHNOLOGY AND MARKET ASSESSMENT (NORTH AMERICA; EUROPE) Modern Plastics Medical Device Molding 1. Overview 2. Micromolding Development-Battenfeld Microsystem 3. Micromolding Development-Other Global Micromolders and Their Applications 4. Self-Adhesive LSR Overmolding 5. LSR Injection Molding 6. Overmolding Silicone onto Finished Silicone Parts Durable Medical Devices 1. Durable Medical Market Sectors 2. Durable Medical Market Demand Specialty Medical Plastics Extrusion Update 1. Extrusion Manufacturing Strategies 2. Tubing Materials Selection Strategic Medical Plastics Manufacturing Development 1. High-Tech Medical Molding Overview 2. Equipment Upgrades and Processor Alliances 3. Medical Molding Metal-Replacing Technology Plastics Medical Device Manufacturing Assessment 1. Oscor’s Vertically Integrated Proprietary Custom Molding 2. Classic Industries’ Medical Contract Manufacturing 3. Nypro/WPI Bioengineering Institute Cutting Edge Development 6. KEY CONTACTS; GLOSSARY; AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION GUIDES Key Contacts and Glossary 1. Contacts 2. Glossary Industry Information Guides 1. Medical Device and Plastics Company Sourceguide (North America; Europe; Asia) 2. Plastics Materials Electronic Databases 3. Health Industry Statistics 7. FROST & SULLIVAN 2005 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS Technology Innovation Award 1. Award Description 2. Award Recipient Technology Leadership Award 1. Award Description 2. Award Recipient Excellence in Technology Award 1. Award Description 2. Award Recipient 8. CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES Decision Support Database 1. Government Healthcare Expenditure (1999-2006) 2. Private Healthcare Expenditure (1999-2006) 3. Percent Healthcare Expenditure (1999-2006)