Market Analysis

By Lanier Norville Surgical gloves may be disposable, but in the operating room they are indispensible. Despite lingering effects of a down economy and declining medical equipment and supply sales, the market for surgical gloves continues to grow. “Deceptively simple...

According to an October 2010 report by Global Industry Analysts (GIA), the worldwide sterilization equipment market could hit $2.7 billion by 2015 despite the global economic downturn. This figure is predicated upon “the enduring need for efficient...

In the U.S., more than 80 percent of surgical drapes used are disposable, single-use drapes, according to a study released this year by researchandMarkets. Dynamics between the disposable and reusable segments is a key factor affecting the growth in the disposable...

The operating table is an essential part of any successful surgical procedure. Today, various types of surgical table are available for basic operating requirements as well as specialized procedures. The most important function of the surgical table is to keep the...