Abstract
This report analyzes the needs for adding networking support to medical devices for home monitoring and diagnostic solutions, probe industry drivers that will help shape the industry' s growth in the future, highlight advances in silicon and biomaterial technologies, and discuss key issues that device makers and solution enablers need to address in order to clear the way for fast consumer adoption. Finally the report will profile the emerging players in this market segment.
"Networked medical devices will help transform health care delivery in a big way," said Harry Wang, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates. "As the industry is embarking is moving toward preventive care and home-based care solutions, networking technology has spurred unique applications and opened up new opportunities for the medical device industry."
Table of Contents
The Bottom Line
1.0 Notes on Methodology
- 1.1 Methodology
- 1.2 Definitions
- 1.3 Scope of Report
2.0 Overview of Medical Devices for Home Care Monitoring
- 2.1 The Shift to Preventive Care and the Opportunity for Medical Devices
- 2.2 Market Demand for Connected Medical Monitoring Devices
- 2.3 Role of Service Providers in the Distribution of Medical Monitoring Devices
- 2.4 Role of Retail Channel in the Distribution of Medical Monitoring Devices
3.0 Technology Requirements
- 3.1 Biometric Algorithms and Biosensor Technologies
- 3.2 Networking Support and Communication Technologies
- 3.3 Software and Middleware
- 3.4 Industry Standardization Efforts
4.0 Key Device Categories and Features
- 4.1 Medical Devices for Diabetic Care
- 4.2 Medical Devices for Respiratory Care
- 4.3 Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Care
- 4.4 Wellness and Fitness Monitoring Devices
- 4.5 Choices of In-home Data Gateway
5.0 Key Industry Issues for the Connected Medical Monitoring Device Industry
- 5.1 The Impact of Reimbursement on Sales and Distribution
- 5.2 Regulatory and Legislative Environment
- 5.3 Clinician Acceptance and Consumer Compliance
- 5.4 Medical Liability
- 5.5 Summary of Industry Drivers and Barriers
6.0 Market Forecasts and Implications
- 6.1 Market Potential for Connected Medical Monitoring Devices
- 6.2 Market Implications and Recommendations
Resource Book
Section I: Background on Medical Device Industry in Major Developed Countries
- Canada
- European Union
- Japan
- United States
Section II: Networking Technology Overview
- Bluetooth
- ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4)
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- Wi-Fi® (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n)
- Ultra-Wideband (IEEE 802.15.3a)
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Z-Wave
Section III: Company Profiles
- A&D Medical
- Aerotel
- Animas Corporation
- BL Healthcare
- Body Media Inc.
- Boston Scientific
- DexCom Inc.
- Docobo
- eHIT Ltd
- FitSense Technology
- iMetrikus
- Instromedix (Card Guard)
- Masimo Corporation
- Medtronic
- Microlife
- Nellcor
- Nonin Medical
- Omron
- PHD Medical
- Philips
- St. Jude Medical
- Tunstall
- ViTelNet
- WebVMC
- Welch Allyn Inc.
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The Bottom Line
- Market Segments for Connected Medical Devices
- Medical Device Distribution
- Mobile Service Providers' Involvement in Connected Medical Applications
- TV-based Telehealth Solutions and Initiatives
- Retailers' Retail Clinic Build-out
- Summary of Advances in Medical Sensor Technology
- Network Protocols for Connected Medical Devices
- Leading Third-Party Software Developers for Connected Medical Device Industry
- Standard Development Organizations for Health Monitoring Industry
- Home Medical Devices for Diabetic Care Monitoring and Insulin Infusion
- Continuous Glucose Tracking Technology and Hardware
- Home Medical Devices for Respiratory Care
- Comparison of Pulse Oximetry Technologies and Device Manufacturers
- Comparison of Digital Peak Flow Meter Manufacturers
- Overview of Medical Monitoring Devices for Cardiovascular Care
- Blood Pressure Monitors and Digital Weight Scales for Cardiovascular Care
- Cardiac Rhythm Management Services
- Portable ECG Monitors and Cardiac Implantable Device Monitors
- Wellness and Fitness Monitoring Devices
- Choice of Home Health Data Gateways
- Home Health Monitoring Gateway Equipment and Service Providers
- Summary of Medical Devices and Their Sales and Distribution Channels
- Summary of Industry Drivers and Barriers
- Number of Users of Health/Fitness Monitoring Devices at Home (2007-2012)
- U.S. Health/Fitness Monitoring Devices and Service Revenue (2007-2012)
