This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fetal Monitors in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Antepartum Monitors, and Intrapartum Monitors. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 26 companies including many key and niche players such as Analogic Corp, ArjoHuntleigh, CareFusion Corporation, GE HealthCare, Philips Healthcare, SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc., and Summit Doppler Systems, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FETAL MONITORS									MCP-3331
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT	


                                           
CONTENTS


 I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            I-3
       A. Antepartum Monitors: (Used Before Childbirth)                 I-3
       B. Intrapartum Monitors: (Used During Childbirth)                I-3


 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. OUTLOOK                                                            II-1
      Non-Invasive Fetal Monitors Make Their Mark                       II-1
      Home-based Fetal Monitoring: The Future Trend in Developing
       Economies                                                        II-1

  2. FETAL MONITORS: AN OVERVIEW                                        II-2
      Introduction                                                      II-2
      Key Functions                                                     II-2
       Physiologic Variables Monitored                                  II-2
       Monitors Fetal Heart Rate                                        II-2
        Direct Determination of Fetal Heart Rate                        II-3
        Indirect Sensors of Fetal Heart Rate                            II-3
       Monitoring Uterine Contractions                                  II-3
        Direct Monitoring of Uterine Contractions                       II-3
        Indirect Monitoring of Uterine Contraction                      II-3
      Potential Benefits of Fetal Monitoring                            II-3
      Potential Risks of Fetal Monitoring                               II-4
      Types of Monitoring                                               II-4
       External Monitoring                                              II-4
       Internal Monitoring                                              II-4
      A Historical Perspective                                          II-4

  3. SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW                                                 II-5
      A. Antepartum Monitors: (Used Before Childbirth)                  II-5
      B. Intrapartum Monitors: (Used During Childbirth)                 II-5
       Specific Categories of Fetal Monitors                            II-5
        Hand-Held Ultrasonic Scanners                                   II-5
        Fetal Scalp Electrodes                                          II-5
        FHR Using Electrodes                                            II-6
       Methods/Techniques of Monitoring                                 II-6
        Ultrasound                                                      II-6
         Ultrasound Technology Demand Rises Due to Cheaper Machines     II-7
         Ultrasound Techniques                                          II-7
          Doppler Ultrasonography                                       II-7
          Transabdominal Doppler Ultrasound                             II-7
         Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM)                        II-7
          Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Pros and Cons                    II-8
         Electrocardiogram                                              II-8
         Acoustic Pickup of Fetal Heart                                 II-8
         Fetal Cardiotocograph                                          II-8
          Clinical Applications of Fetal Cardiotocography               II-9
         Phonography and Phonocardiography                              II-9
          Features Distinguishing Phonography from Fetal
           Electrocardiography and Ultrasonography                      II-9
         Cordocentesis                                                  II-9
         Non-Stress Test (NST)                                          II-9
         Fetal Movement Counting                                        II-10
         Fetal Oxygen Monitoring                                        II-10
         Other Techniques of Fetal Monitoring                           II-10
          Fetal Microblood Analysis                                     II-10
          Monitoring of Fetal Blood Gases                               II-11
           Fetal Electroencephalography                                 II-11
            Fetal Pulse Oximetry                                        II-11
             A Method to Assess the Oxygen Status of the Fetus          II-11
           Functioning of Pulse Oximeter                                II-12
          Labor Delivery-Recovery/Labor Delivery- Recovery-Postpartum   II-12
          Fetal Alcohol Syndrome                                        II-13
           Growth Abnormalities                                         II-13
           Birth Defects Caused by Zidovudine                           II-14
          Available Equipment for Fetal Monitoring                      II-14
           A. Fetoscope                                                 II-14
           B. Fetal Cardiac Monitors                                    II-14
           C. Fetal Electroencephalographic Monitors and Accessories    II-14
           D. Fetal Ultrasonic Heart Rate Monitors and Accessories      II-14
           E. Fetal Phonocardiographic Monitors                         II-14
           F. Amnioscope, Transabdominal (fetoscope) and Accessories    II-15
           G. Fetal Blood Sampling Endoscopes                           II-15
           H. Fetal Blood Sampler                                       II-15
           I. Intrauterine Pressure Monitors                            II-15
           J. Atmospheric Isolating Monitoring (AIM)                    II-15
           K. External Uterine Contraction Monitors                     II-16
           L. Inserted Fetal Monitors                                   II-16

  4. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN FETAL MONITORING                     II-17
      Vector Magnetometers Might Enhance Fetal MCG Waveforms            II-17
      Obstetrical Data Management Systems (OBDMS)                       II-17
      Obstetric Ultrasound Data Analysis Systems                        II-17
      Ultrasound Scanners Provide Online Information                    II-18
      Specialized Software to Determine Gestational Parameters          II-18
      Advanced Data Analysis Program                                    II-18
      Ultrasound Scanners Display Cross-Sectional Images                II-19

  5. PRODUCT LAUNCHES                                                   II-20
      West Wireless Health Institute Unveils Prototype of Wireless
       Non-Invasive Fetal Monitor, Sense4baby                           II-20
      Dre Medical Equipment Introduces Compact Fetal Monitors Under
       Dre Tempo Series                                                 II-20

  6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-21
      Brisbane Scientists Develop Fetal Monitor to Identify Risk of
       Stillbirth                                                       II-21
      GE Launches Corometrics 250cx Series Maternal/Fetal Monitor       II-21
      Philips Unveils Latest Fetal-Maternal Monitors                    II-21
      Schiller India Introduces Fetus BFM-900 Fetal Monitor             II-22
      University of Nottingham Develops New Fetal/Maternal Monitor      II-22
      Philips New Avalon Monitors Offer High Patient Safety and
       Documentation Standards                                          II-22
      Synova and BioPad Develops Data Logger System for Fetal Monitor   II-23
      Philips Launches HD11 Ultrasound System                           II-23
      Philips Introduces Fetal Electrode Solution                       II-23

  7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                           II-24
      Alere Enters into Partnership with Monica                         II-24
      Cerner Receives Approval for FetaLink System                      II-25
      Premier Announces Agreements with Medical Systems                 II-25

  8. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER  II-26
      Carilion Selects InnerWireless’ Horizon for Hospitals             II-26
      OSI Systems to Acquire Spacelabs Healthcare                       II-26
      Getinge Group Takes Over Huntleigh Technology                     II-26
      Analogic and CAS Medical Sign Agreement                           II-26
      Synova Acquires Stakes in BioPad to Develop Non-invasive Fetal
       Monitor                                                          II-27
      Analogic Corp Obtains FDA Approval for Fetal Ultrasound
       Transducer                                                       II-27
      Analogic Gets FDA Approval for FETALGARD Monitor                  II-27
      Huntleigh Healthcare Acquires Care Records Ltd                    II-27
      Huntleigh Acquires Monitoring Business of Viasys Healthcare       II-28
      Viasys Healthcare Acquires Oxford Instruments Medical             II-28
      US FDA Panel Recommends Clearance of Noventa’s Fetal
       Monitoring System                                                II-28

  9. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                            II-29
      Analogic Corp. (USA)                                              II-29
      ArjoHuntleigh (Sweden)                                            II-29
      CareFusion Corporation (USA)                                      II-30
      GE HealthCare (UK)                                                II-30
      Philips Healthcare (Netherlands)                                  II-31
      SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc. (USA)                                  II-31
      Summit Doppler Systems, Inc. (The US)                             II-32

  10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                         II-33
      Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin American
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-33

      Table 2: World Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-34

      Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and
      Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-35
      Fetal Monitors Market by Segment                                  II-36
      Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Antepartum Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-36

      Table 5: World Historic Review for Antepartum Fetal Monitors
      by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-37

      Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Antepartum Fetal
      Monitors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
      Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
      Japan), and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              II-38

      Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Intrapartum Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-39

      Table 8: World Historic Review for Intrapartum Fetal Monitors
      by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-40

      Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Intrapartum Fetal
      Monitors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
      Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
      Japan), and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              II-41

 III. MARKET

  1. THE UNITED STATES                                                  III-1
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-1
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Monitors                             III-1
         Infant Mortality Rates                                         III-1
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-2
        Table 10: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fetal Monitors by Product Segment -Antepartum and
        Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-2

        Table 11: US Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by Product
        Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-3

        Table 12: US 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-4

  2. CANADA                                                             III-5
       Market Analytics                                                 III-5
        Table 13: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum and
        Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-5

        Table 14: Canadian Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-6

        Table 15: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-7

  3. JAPAN                                                              III-8
       Market Analytics                                                 III-8
        Table 16: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum and
        Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figure in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-8

        Table 17: Japanese Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-9

        Table 18: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-10

  4. EUROPE                                                             III-11
       Market Analytics                                                 III-11
        Table 19: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fetal Monitors by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
        UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009
        through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               III-11

        Table 20: European Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
        Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, and Rest of
        Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-12

        Table 21: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum and
        Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-13

        Table 22: European Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-14

        Table 23: European 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        France, Germany, UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets for
        Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-15

        Table 24: European 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-16

  4a. FRANCE                                                            III-17
       Market Analytics                                                 III-17
        Table 25: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum and
        Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-17

        Table 26: French Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-18

        Table 27: French 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-19

  4b. GERMANY                                                           III-20
       Market Analytics                                                 III-20
        Table 28: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum and
        Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-20

        Table 29: German Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-21

        Table 30: German 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-22

  4c. ITALY                                                             III-23
       Market Analytics                                                 III-23
        Table 31: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum and
        Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-23

        Table 32: Italian Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-24

        Table 33: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-25

  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                                III-26
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-26
        Prevalent Availability of Home Fetal Monitors Cause Concerns    III-26
      B. Market Analytics                                               III-26
        Table 34: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fetal Monitors by Product Segment -Antepartum and
        Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-26

        Table 35: UK Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by Product
        Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-27

        Table 36: UK 15-Year Perspective for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-28

  4e. REST OF EUROPE                                                    III-29
       Market Analytics                                                 III-29
        Table 37: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum
        and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-29

        Table 38: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Fetal Monitors
        by Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-30

        Table 39: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Fetal
        Monitors by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for 2003, 2011
        & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                     III-31

  5. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                       III-32
       Market Analytics                                                 III-32
        Table 40: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment - Antepartum
        and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-32

        Table 41: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Fetal Monitors by
        Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-33

        Table 42: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Fetal
        Monitors by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003,
        2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-34

  6. LATIN AMERICA                                                      III-35
       Market Analytics                                                 III-35
        Table 43: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fetal Monitors by Product Segment for
        Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009
        through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               III-35

        Table 44: Latin American Historic Review for Feta Monitors
        by Product Segment -Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-36

        Table 45: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Fetal
        Monitors by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Antepartum and Intrapartum Markets for Years 2003,
        2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-37


 IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 26 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 29)

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     Region/Country                     Players
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     The United States                     14
     Canada                                 1
     Japan                                  2
     Europe                                 7
      The United Kingdom                    2
      Italy                                 1
      Rest of Europe                        4
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)         2
     Africa                                 1
     Middle-East                            2
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