Medtech 360

Introduction:

The European diagnostic imaging system market has endured the economic crisis and is poised to recover through the forecast period, driven largely by the resumption of previously delayed purchasing as well as improvements in imaging system technology.

This Medtech 360 Report provides comprehensive data and analysis on the current state of the market for diagnostic imaging systems in Europe, with market projections 5 years into the future.

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Questions Answered in This Report:

  *   The diagnostic imaging system market was greatly affected by the European debt crisis.

To what extent will the debt crisis continue to affect this market through the forecast period?

How will the different imaging modality markets rebound from the debt crisis moving forward?

  *   The CT and MRI system segments will be the fastest growing in the European diagnostic imaging system market throughout the forecast period.

What factors are driving growth in the CT and MRI markets?

Which imaging modality segments are in decline in Europe?

  *   Radiation dose has been an area of increasing concern and focus in the European market.

How has this affected procedure volumes and sales in the CT, X-ray, and nuclear medicine system segments?

What strategies are companies and facilities using to address this issue?

Scope:

Geographies Covered: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK

Procedures Covered: Our analysis uses the following breakdown of procedures:

Procedure Type
MRI
CT
X-Ray*
Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine		Procedure Type
		PET**
		SPECT**

Notes: (1) *X-Ray procedures only include diagnostic procedures. (2) **Discussed qualitatively only.

Products Covered: Our analysis uses the following breakdown of products in the market:

Product Type
MRI Systems	Product Type
	Open
	Closed	Product Type
		1.5 T	Product Type
			Narrow-Bore*
			Wide-Bore*
		3 T	Narrow-Bore*
			Wide-Bore*
CT Systems	Product Type
	< 16-Slice
	16-Slice
	20- to 40-Slice
	64-Slice
	> 64-Slice
X-Ray Systems	Product Type
	Analog Radiography
	CR	Product Feature
		Single-Plate
		Multiplate
	DR	Product Feature
		Single Flat-Panel Detector
		Dual Flat-Panel Detector
Ultrasound Systems	Indication
	Cardiology
	Radiology
	Vascular
	Women's Health
	Emerging Applications
	Product Type
	Premium*
	Midrange*
	Low-End*	Product Type
		Cart-Based*
		Portable*
Nuclear Medicine Systems	Product Type
	PET/CT
	SPECT	Product Type
		Stand-Alone SPECT
		SPECT/CT

Notes: *Discussed qualitatively only.

Market Forecast Features: Based on primary research with industry professionals, we use our proprietary forecasting model to provide an in-depth examination of current and future trends in procedure volumes, unit sales, ASPs, and market values over a 7-year period (2011–2017).

Competitive Analysis: We provide a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and market shares for leading competitors.

Authors:

Felix Lam, M.Sc.

Contributors
Steven Edgar, M.A.
Samuli Heilala, M.Sc.
Nancy Huynh
Veronica Ross