1 Report Prologue 11
2 Market Introduction 13
2.1 Research Objective 13
2.2 Assumptions & Limitations 13
2.2.1 Assumptions 13
2.2.2 Limitations 13
2.3 Market Structure 14
3 Research Methodology 15
3.1 Research Process 15
3.2 Primary Research 16
3.3 Secondary Research 16
3.4 Market Size Estimation 16
4 Market Dynamics 18
4.1 Introduction 18
4.2 Drivers 19
4.2.1 Increasing number of surgical procedures (Impact Factor: 60%) 19
4.2.2 Favorable reimbursement scenario for a number of surgical procedures (Impact Factor: 40%) 20
4.3 Restraints 21
4.3.1 Easy availability of alternatives (Impact Factor: 55%) 21
4.3.2 Increasing Incidence of Needle Stick Injuries (Impact Factor: 45%) 22
4.4 Opportunities 23
4.4.1 Suturing in Elderly population 23
4.5 Macroeconomic Indicators 24
5 Market Factor Analysis 25
5.1 Porter's Five Forces Model 25
5.1.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 26
5.1.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers 26
5.1.3 Threat of New Entrants 26
5.1.4 Threat of Substitutes 26
5.1.5 Intensity of Rivalry 27
5.2 Value Chain 27
5.3 Demand & Supply: Gap Analysis 27
5.4 Pricing Analysis 28
6 Global Suture Needles Market, By Shapes 29
6.1 Introduction 29
6.2 Straight Shaped needles 30
6.3 J Shape needles 31
6.4 Compound Curve Shaped Needles 31
6.5 Half Curved 32
7 Global Suture Needles Market, By Types 33
7.1 Introduction 33
7.2 Eyed Needles 34
7.3 Eyeless 35
8 Global Suture Needles Market, By End Users 36
8.1 Introduction 36
8.2 Ambulatory Surgical Centers 37
8.3 Hospital 38
8.4 Clinics 38
9 Global Suture Needles Market, By Regions 39
9.1 Introduction 39
9.2 Americas 42
9.2.1 North America 44
9.2.1.1 U.S. 45
9.2.1.2 Canada 47
9.2.2 South America 48
9.3 Europe 50
9.3.1 Western Europe 52
9.3.1.1 Germany 53
9.3.1.2 France 55
9.3.1.3 Italy 56
9.3.1.4 Spain 58
9.3.1.5 U.K 59
9.3.1.6 Rest of Western Europe 61
9.3.1.7 Eastern Europe 62
9.4 Asia Pacific 64
9.4.1 China 66
9.4.2 India 67
9.4.3 Japan 68
9.4.4 South Korea 69
9.4.5 Australia 70
9.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific 71
9.5 Middle East & Africa 73
9.5.1 United Arab Emirates 75
9.5.2 Saudi Arabia 76
9.6 Oman 78
9.6.1 Kuwait 79
9.6.2 Qatar 80
9.6.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa 81
10 Competitive Landscape 83
10.1 Introduction 83
11 Company Profiles 84
11.1 Roboz Surgical Instrument 84
11.1.1 Company Overview 84
11.1.2 Financials 84
11.1.3 Products 84
11.1.4 Strategy 84
11.1.5 Key Developments 84
11.2 Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC 85
11.2.1 Company Overview 85
11.2.2 Financials 85
11.2.3 Products 85
11.2.4 Strategy 85
11.2.5 Key Developments 85
11.3 Hill-Rom 86
11.3.1 Company Overview 86
11.3.2 Financials 86
11.3.3 Products 86
11.3.4 Strategy 86
11.3.5 Key Developments 86
11.4 Medline Industries, Inc. 87
11.4.1 Company Overview 87
11.4.2 Financials 87
11.4.3 Products 87
11.4.4 Strategy 87
11.4.5 Key Developments 87
11.5 Medtronic Plc. 88
11.5.1 Company Overview 88
11.5.2 Financials 88
11.5.3 Products 88
11.5.4 Strategy 88
11.5.5 Key Developments 88
11.6 B. Braun Melsungen AG 89
11.6.1 Company Overview 89
11.6.2 Financials 89
11.6.3 Products 89
11.6.4 Strategy 89
11.6.5 Key Developments 89
11.7 Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. 90
11.7.1 Company Overview 90
11.7.2 Financials 90
11.7.3 Products 90
11.7.4 Strategy 90
11.7.5 Key Developments 90
12 Conclusion 91
12.1 Key Findings 91
12.1.1 CEO's Viewpoint 91
12.1.2 Key Companies to Watch 91
12.1.3 Prediction of Suture needle Industry 91
13 Appendix 92
13.1 Discussion Blue Print 92