This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Stethoscopes in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Manual & Mechanical Stethoscopes, Electronic Stethoscopes, Esophageal Stethoscopes, Fetal Stethoscopes, and Fetal Heart Rate Detectors. 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 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 83 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M, A&D Medical, American Diagnostic Corporation, Escalon Medical Corporation, GF Health Products, Inc., Medi-Stim ASA, Medline Industries, Inc., Rudolf Riester GmbH & Co. KG, Tytan Medical Corp., and Welch Allyn, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study
- Manual & Mechanical Stethoscope
- Electronic Stethoscopes
- Esophageal Stethoscope
- Fetal Stethoscopes
- Fetal Heart Rate Ultrasound Detectors (Hand-Held)
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
- Auscultation - An Art
- World Market Analytics
- Regional Perspective
- Product Group/Segment Perspective
- Ultrasound - A Major Threat
- Competitive Scenario
- Leading Players in the Stethoscope Market
3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Stethoscopes - Hearing Hearts Speak
- Invention of Stethoscopes
- Classification by Technology
- Manual & Mechanical Stethoscope
- Electronic Stethoscope
- Classification by Application
- Fetal Stethoscopes
- Fetal Heart Rate Ultrasound Detectors (Hand-Held)
- Esophageal Stethoscope
- Esophageal Stethoscopes with Temperature Probes
- Stethoscopes Used During Anesthesia
- Stethoscopes: Also Categorized as
- Lightweight Stethoscope
- Bowles Stethoscope
- Teaching Stethoscopes
- Medical-Grade Stethoscope
- Beginner's Stethoscope
4.KEY ISSUES
- Stethoscopes - Contamination Carriers
- Some Startling Facts
- Vital Statistics of Contamination
- Cleaning With Alcohol - Is it enough?
- Stethoscope Covers
5.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
- Zargis Introduces TeleSteth System that Enables Global Transmission of Stethoscope Sounds in Real-Time
- Logis Tech to Launch Ultrasonic Leak Detector
- GE Introduces Vscan Handheld Ultrasound Stethescope
3M Introduces Model 3200 Littman Wireless Electronic Stethoscope
- GF Health Launches Midnight Black Stethoscope
- University of Minnesota Medical School and Two Colleges Develop Electronic Stethoscope
- HD Medical Group Launches Viscope, An Updated Version of Stethoscope
- Winmed Instruments Introduces Stethoscope Model MDF 727
6.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
- Microtek Medical Unveils StethoClean™
- Graham-Field Unveils Two Labtron Dual-Frequency Stethoscopes
- EVMS & ODU Scientists Develop Improvised VPS
- Cardionics Launches E-Scope EMS Electronic Stethoscope
- Merlyn Medical Rolls Out Premium Stethoscope Line
- US Researchers Develop Novel Ultrasound Stethoscope
- Cardionics' New pocketMONITOR Software for E-Scope Electronic Stethoscope
7.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Welch Acquires Assets of TRIMELINE Medical
- Zargis Obtains Approval for Commercialization of Cardioscan™ Software In Canada
- Signostics Obtains FDA Clearance for Signos Ultrasound Device
- GE Introduces Vscan Handheld Ultrasound Device
- Zargis and Stethographics Collaborate over Lung Sounds Analyses Solutions
- Welch Allyn Takes Over MD International
- A&D Medical and FitLinxx Collaborate Over Supply of Wireless Medical Equipment
8.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
- Zargis and 3M Sign a Multi-Year Marketing Deal
9.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
- 3M (US)
- A&D Medical (US)
- American Diagnostic Corporation (US)
- Escalon Medical Corporation (US)
- GF Health Products, Inc. (US)
- Medi-Stim ASA (Norway)
- Medline Industries Inc. (US)
- Rudolf Riester GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
- Tytan Medical Corp. (Taiwan)
- Welch Allyn Inc. (US)
10.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
11.THE UNITED STATES
- A. Market Analysis
- Leading Players
- Leading Players in the US Stethoscope Market by Segment
- Home Medical Equipment Market: No Longer Fragmented
- The Beats Grow Faster
- Export Market Overview
- Distribution Business
- Key Player
- B. Market Analytics
12.CANADA
- A. Market Analysis
- Canada's Home Care Market - Overview
- B. Market Analytics
13.JAPAN
- Market Analysis
14.EUROPE
- A. Market Analysis
- Regional Perspective
- Product Segment Perspective
- Key Player
- B. Market Analytics
14a.FRANCE
- Market Analysis
14b.GERMANY
- Market Analysis
14c.ITALY
- Market Analysis
14d.THE UNITED KINGDOM
- Market Analysis
14e.REST OF EUROPE
- Market Analysis
15.ASIA-PACIFIC
- A. Market Analysis
- Key Player
- B. Market Analytics
16.LATIN AMERICA
- Market Analysis
- Competitive Landscape
- Total Companies Profiled: 83 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 88)
- Region/CountryPlayers
- The United States
- Japan
- Europe
- Germany
- The United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)

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