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Healthcare Purchasing News, April, 2008

$7.6 BILLION is the forecast demand for blood processing supplies and equipment in 2010.

THREE-FOURTHS of the global demand for blood products in 2006 came from the United States and Europe, who together represent the largest market.

$1.5 BILLION by 2010 is the projected sales for Hematology reagents, the largest segment in total blood processing supplies.

2 fundamental issues have to be addressed in the field of blood processing supplies and equipment--safety of blood supply and the frequent shortage of blood components.

$43.2 BILLION is what the worldwide pain management market is projected to reach by 2010. The market includes pharmaceuticals, devices and services. Aging population, increasingly active lifestyles, high levels of consumer awareness, and the rising number of surgical procedures are key factors that exert a significant impact on this market.

$14.5 BILLION is the amount the United States spent in 2007. The US is the largest market worldwide. Collectively, the US, Europe and Asia account for over 85 percent of the global pain management market.

$2.0 BILLION was spent on pain management devices in the US in 2007. Global demand for pain management devices is fueled by the availability of highly efficient medical devices that do not cause any side effects. Further, the medical devices are well documented for treating pains that do not respond to drugs.

Source: "Blood Processing Supplies and Equipment: A Global Strategic Business Report", and "Pain Management: A Global Strategic Business Report", published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.