Medical Devices

Medical Lasers

Technologies and Global Markets

Publication Date	January 2010
Publisher	BCC Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	163
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	BCC00107

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Report Highlights:

Forecasts for the global market in systems, providing data for 2008 and estimates for 2009, and projections for the market and compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) from 2009 to 2014
An overview of medical laser applications, including cosmetic, diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic
A breakdown of the market by regions, and by technologies, including gas, dye, metal-vapor, and solid-state lasers
Detailed company profiles and an analysis of recent patents.

Study Background

Medical lasers are a multibillion-dollar global industry. Lasers are used in a wide range of medical applications, from cosmetic procedures to diagnosis and therapy.

The global recession that started in 2008 has had a significant negative impact on the market for medical lasers. Much of the demand for medical lasers comes from elective procedures such as laser-assisted eye surgery, which many consumers are postponing as they tighten their belts in response to the recession.

Somewhat paradoxically, the market for lasers used in certain minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedures (e.g., hair restoration, photo-rejuvenation with intense pulsed light, and laser body contouring) has held relatively well in the recession. Meanwhile, the market for lasers used in surgical applications that cannot wait until the economy turns around has remained comparatively strong.

The longer-term outlook for the medical laser market is much better. Indeed, demand may experience a ""bump"" as the recession ends and consumers who have postponed elective laser procedures during the recession decide to have them.

Another force for possible change in the medical laser market is the healthcare restructuring legislation now being considered by the U.S. Congress. for example, one of the proposals for financing expanded health insurance coverage is a tax on cosmetic surgical procedures. If this proposal becomes law, it could reduce the demand for such procedures and by extension the market for medical lasers used in cosmetic procedures.

Meanwhile, medical laser technology is continuing to evolve. New laser sources with potential medical applications include fiber lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic LEDs (OLEDs). Plastic foils as surface emitters could become important as irradiation source in photo-dynamic therapy (PDT). in addition to new laser sources, the development of new applicators and tool holders will continue to widen the range of applications for existing types of laser. Finally, the spread of new laser applications such as nanosurgery, OCT, and sophisticated fluorescence microscopy will stimulate the growth of the medical laser market.

Goals and Objectives

The market for medical lasers, in other words, is in a period of considerable flux. The overall goal of this study is to provide the reader with an understanding of the technological, economic, and regulatory forces that will influence the future size and structure of the market for medical lasers. Specific objectives include the following:

Identifying the medical laser technologies and applications with the greatest commercial potential in the near to mid-term (2008-2014)
Analyzing the key drivers and constraints that will shape the market for medical lasers over the next 5 years
Estimating the current and future demand for medical lasers through 2014
Ascertaining which companies are best positioned to meet this demand, because of proprietary technologies, strategic alliances or other advantages

Intended Audience

The report is intended especially for vendors of medical lasers, as well as government agencies, healthcare policy analysts, and others seeking to understand the medical applications of laser technologies. Although the report focuses on specific technologies, it is largely non-technical in nature. That is, it is concerned less with theory and jargon than with what works, how much of the latter the market is likely to purchase, and at what price.

as such, the report's main audience is executive management, marketing and financial analysts. IT is not written specifically for scientists and technologists, although its findings concerned the market for their work, including the availability of government and corporate research funding for different technologies and applications should interest them as well

Scope of Report

The report addresses the global market for lasers used in diagnostic, therapeutic, and cosmetic applications during the period from 2008 through 2014. IT does not cover the market for lasers used in the fabrication of medical devices (e.g., in the creation of microscopic features and spot welds). The focus is on the market for lasers themselves, rather than the larger pieces of equipment that incorporate them.

The format of the study includes the following elements:

Summary
Definitions
Types of medical lasers and their main applications
End-user segments
Market environment (legal and regulatory, standards, trends in the healthcare industry, demographic and economic trends, other market drivers and barriers to deployment)
Detailed market estimates and projections, by type of laser/end-user segment/region for the period 2008-2014
Supplier profiles
Patent analysis

Methodology

Both primary and secondary research methodologies were used in this research report. The findings and conclusions of this report are based on information gathered from developers, vendors, integrators, and users of medical lasers. Interview data were combined with information gathered through an extensive review of secondary sources such as trade publications, trade associations, company literature, and online databases to produce the baseline market estimates contained in this report.

The base year for analysis and projection is 2008. with 2008 as a baseline, market projections were developed for 2009 to 2014. The projections are based on a combination of a consensus among the primary contacts combined with BCC's understanding of the key market drivers and their impact from a historical and analytical perspective.

The specific assumptions and approach BCC used to develop the projections (both near/mid-term and long term) for each application are documented in detail under the various segments addressed. This way, readers can see how the market estimates were developed and, if they so desire, test the impact on the final numbers of changing assumptions regarding such matters as date of regulatory approval.

All dollar projections presented in this report are in 2008 constant dollars.

Chapter- 1: Introduction -- Complimentary
- Study Background
- Goals and Objectives
- Intended Audience
- Scope of Report
- Methodology
- Author' S Credentials
- Related BCC Research
- BCC Online Services
- Disclaimer
Chapter-2: Summary
- Summary Table Global Market for Medical Lasers by End Use, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Summary Figure Global Market for Medical Lasers by End Use, 2008-2014 ($ Millions)
Chapter-3: Overview of Medical Lasers
- Basic Concepts
- Laser Principles
- Components of Lasers
  - Energy Source
  - Lasing Medium
  - Optical Resonator
- Laser Operation
  - Continuous Wave Operation
  - Pulsed Operation
- Q-Switching
  - Mode Locking
  - Pulsed Pumping
- History of Medical Lasers
- Effect of Lasers on Human Tissue
- Medical Treatments Using Lasers
- Market Size and Segmentation
- Overall Market Size
  - End-Use Segments
  - Application Segments
  - Technology Segments
  - Geographical Segments
Chapter-4: Intellectual Property
Chapter-5: Ophthalmic Lasers: Technologies, Applications, and Markets, 2008 - 2014
- Overview
- Applications and End Uses
- Diagnostic Applications
  - Scanning Laser Polarimetry
  - Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy
- Oct
- Therapeutic Applications
  - Photocoagulation
  - Branch and Central Vein Occlusion
  - Sickle Cell Retinopathy
- Amd
  - Detached Retina
  - Intraocular Tumors
  - Photodisruption
  - Glaucoma
  - Cataracts
  - Photoablation
  - Photothermolysis
  - Photodynamic Lasers
- Suppliers
- Markets
- Summary
- Diagnostic Lasers
- Therapeutic Lasers
  - Photocoagulation Lasers
  - Photodisruption Lasers
  - Lasers Used in Pdt
- Slt Lasers
  - Lasers Used in Photoablation
Chapter-6: Surgical Lasers: Technologies, Applications, and Markets, 2008 - 2014
- Overview
- Applications and End Uses
- Photocoagulation
  - Varicose and Spider Veins
  - Varicose Veins
  - Spider Veins
- Bph
  - Interstitial Laser Coagulation
  - Photo-Selective Vaporization of The Prostate
- Ttts
- Lta
- Bph
  - Photo-Selective Vaporization of The Prostate
  - Holmium Laser Prostatectomy
  - Urothelial Malignancies
  - Nephron-Sparing Surgery
  - Urothelial Strictures
  - Lesions of The Lower Genital Tract
  - Uterine Adhesions
  - Endometrial Ablation
  - Skin Lesions
  - Ear, Nose, and Throat Procedures
  - Orthopedic Procedures
  - Joints
  - Spine
- Photoablation
  - Laser Assisted Angioplasty
  - Laser Cardiac Lead Removal
  - Transmyocardial Revascularization
- Photodisruption
  - Lithotripsy
- Pdt
  - Cancer Treatment
- Photobiostimulation
- Suppliers
- Markets
- Summary
- Photocoagulation
  - Laser for Treatment of Varicose and Spider Veins
- Bph
- Bph
  - Tumors
  - Other Applications
- Photoablation Lasers
  - Laser Angioplasty
  - Lead Removal
- Photodisruption Lasers
  - Laser Lithotripsy
- Pdt Lasers
  - Tumors
- Photobiostimulation Lasers
Chapter-7: Cosmetic Lasers: Technologies, Applications, and Markets, 2008 - 2014
- Overview
- Applications and End Uses
- Photocoagulation
  - Skin Tightening
  - Venous Blemish Removal
- Thermal Ablation
  - Skin Resurfacing
  - Acne Scar Removal
- Photothermolysis
  - Skin Resurfacing
  - Pigmented Blemish Removal
  - Hair Removal
  - Acne Scar Removal
  - Tattoo Removal
- Photodisruption
  - Cellulite Treatment and Laser Liposuction
- Suppliers
- Markets
- Summary
- Photocoagulation Lasers
  - Skin Tightening
  - Venous Blemish Removal
- Thermal Ablation
  - Skin Resurfacing
  - Acne Scar Removal
- Photothermolysis Lasers
  - Skin Resurfacing
  - Pigmented Blemish Treatment
  - Hair Removal
  - Acne Scar Removal
  - Tattoo Removal
- Photodisruption Lasers
Chapter-8: Dental Lasers: Technologies, Applications, and Markets, 2008 - 2014
- Overview
- Applications and End Uses
- Diagnostics
- Thermal Ablation
  - Soft Tissue Procedures
  - Hard Tissue Procedures
- Pdt
- Suppliers
- Markets
- Summary
- Diagnostics
- Thermal Ablation
  - Soft Tissue Lasers
  - Hard Tissue and Dual-Wavelength Lasers
- Pdt
Chapter-9: Veterinary Lasers: Technologies, Applications, and Markets, 2008 - 2014
- Overview
- Applications and End Uses
- Lta
- Photobiostimulation
- Suppliers
- Markets
- Summary
Chapter-10: Government Regulation
- United States
- U.S. Fda
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- European Union
- Japan
- Other Countries
- Canada
- China
- India
- Latin American Nations
- Saudi Arabia
Chapter-11: Company Profiles
- Abbott Medical Optics
- Aesculight, Llc
- Alcon, Inc
- Angiodynamics, Inc
- Asuka Laser Systems, Inc
- Biolase Technology, Inc
- Biolitec Ag
- Candela Corp
- Coherent, Inc
- Convergent Laser Technologies
- Cynosure, Inc
- Deka Laser
- Denfotex Light Systems, Ltd
- Dornier Medtech Gmbh
- Ellex Medical Lasers, Ltd
- Erchonia Medical
- Heibelberg Engineering
- Iridex Corp
- Lantis Laser, Inc
- Lisa Laser Products
- Lumenis, Ltd
- Nidek Company, Ltd
- Ondine Biopharma Corp
- Optos, Plc
- Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc
- Parallax Technology, Inc
- Photomedex
- Plc Systems, Inc
- Quantel Medical
- Solta Medical, Inc
- Spectragenics, Inc
- Spectranetics Corp
- Trimedyne, Inc
- Vascular Solutions, Inc
- Carl Zeiss Meditec Ag
- World of Medicine Ag
Chapter-12: Patents
List of Tables
- Table 1 Common Types of Medical Laser Treatments
- Table 2 Global Market for Medical Lasers by End Use, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 3 Global Market for Medical Lasers by Application, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 4 Leading Medical Laser Procedures in Terms of Equipment Spending, 2008 and 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 5 Global Market for Medical Lasers by Type of Laser Technology, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 6 Global Market for Medical Lasers by Region, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 7 Suppliers of Ophthalmic Lasers
- Table 8 Global Market for Laser Devices Used in Ophthalmology, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 9 Global Market for Diagnostic Laser Devices Used in Ophthalmology, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 10 Global Market for Ophthalmic Therapeutic Lasers by Type of Application, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 11 Global Market for Photocoagulation Lasers Used in Ophthalmic Surgery, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 12 Global Market for Photodisruption Lasers Used in Ophthalmic Surgery, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 13 Global Market for Ophthalmic Lasers Used in Pdt, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 14 Global Market for Slt Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 15 Global Market for Photoablation Lasers Used in Refractive Correction Surgery, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 16 Suppliers of Surgical Lasers
- Table 17 Global Market for Surgical Laser Devices, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 18 Global Surgical Market for Photocoagulation Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 19 Global Market for Photocoagulation Lasers Used to Treat Veinous Insufficiency, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 20 Global Market for Photocoagulation Lasers Used to Treat Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 21 Global Surgical Market for Thermal Ablation Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 22 Global Market for Thermal Ablation Lasers Used to Treat Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 23 Global Market for Thermal Ablation Lasers Used to Treat Other Types of Tumors, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 24 Global Market for Thermal Ablation Lasers Used to Treat Other Conditions, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 25 Global Surgical Market for Photoablation Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 26 Global Market for Photoablation Lasers Used in Laser Angioplasty, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 27 Global Market for Photoablation Lasers Used in Cardiac Lead Removal, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 28 Global Market for Photodisruption Lasers Used to Treat Urinary Stones, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 29 Global Market for Lasers Used in Pdt for Various Cancers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 30 Global Market for Low-Level Lasers Used in Non-Veterinary Applications, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 31 Suppliers of Cosmetic Lasers
- Table 32 Global Market for Cosmetic Lasers by Type of Laser, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 33 Global Market for Photocoagulation Lasers Used in Cosmetic Surgery, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 34 Global Market for Photocoagulation Lasers Used in Cosmetic Surgery, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 35 Global Market for Photocoagulation Lasers Used to Remove Venous Blemishes, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 36 Global Market for Thermal Ablation Lasers Used in Cosmetic Surgery, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 37 Global Market for Thermal Ablation Lasers Used in Skin Resurfacing, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 38 Global Market for Thermal Ablation Lasers Used in Acne Scar Removal, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 39 Global Market for Thermolysis Lasers Used in Cosmetic Surgery, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 40 Global Market for Photothermolysis Lasers Used in Skin Resurfacing, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 41 Global Market for Photothermolysis Lasers Used to Remove Pigmented Skin Lesions, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 42 Global Market for Photothermolysis Lasers Used in Hair Removal, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 43 Global Market for Photothermolysis Lasers Used in Acne Scar Removal, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 44 Global Market for Photothermolysis Lasers Used in Skin Resurfacing, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 45 Global Market for Photodisruption Lasers Used in Cellulite Removal, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 46 Suppliers of Dental Lasers
- Table 47 Global Sales of Dental Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 48 Global Sales of Diagnostic Dental Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 49 Global Sales of Thermal Ablation Lasers for Dental Procedures, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 50 Global Sales of Soft Tissue Dental Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 51 Global Sales of Hard Tissue and Dual Wavelength Dental Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 52 Global Sales of Dental Pdt Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 53 Suppliers of Veterinary Lasers
- Table 54 Global Sales of Veterinary Lasers, through 2014 ($ Millions)
- Table 55 Patents
List of Figures
- Figure 1 Global Market Trends for Medical Lasers, 2008 - 2014 ($ Millions)
- Figure 2 Global Medical Laser End-Use Segments, 2008-2014 (%)
- Figure 3 Global Medical Laser Application Segments, 2008-2014 (%)
- Figure 4 Global Medical Laser Technology Segments, 2008-2014 (%)
- Figure 5 Global Medical Laser Geographical Segments, 2008-2014 (%)
- Figure 6 U.S. Medical Laser Patents Issued since 1976 and Patent Applications Pending as of 11/5/2009 (%)
- Figure 7 U.S. Medical Laser Patent Trends over Time, before 2005-2009 (Number of Patents)
- Figure 8 U.S. Medical Laser Patent Application Trends over Time, before 2005-2009 (Number of Patents)
- Figure 9 Major U.S. Patent Portfolios Relating to Medical Lasers Issued since 1976 (%)
- Figure 10 U.S. Medical Laser Patents Issued by Inventor/Assignee' S Country, since 1976 (%)
- Figure 11 Global Market Trends for Ophthalmic Lasers, 2008 ($ Millions)
- Figure 12 Global Market for Ophthalmic Lasers, 2008 (%)
- Figure 13 Global Ophthalmic Laser Market Segments, 2008 - 2014 (%)
- Figure 14 Global Market for Diagnostic Laser Devices Used in Opththalmology, 2008 (%)
- Figure 15 Global Ophthalmic Diagnostic Laser Market Segments, 2008 - 2014 (%)
- Figure 16 Global Market for Ophthalmic Therapeutic Lasers, 2008 (%)
- Figure 17 Global Ophthalmic Therapeutic Laser Application Segments, 2008 - 2014 (%)
- Figure 18 Global Market for Lasers Used in Lt, 2008 (%)
- Figure 19 Global Market Trends for Surgical Lasers, 2008 ($ Millions)
- Figure 20 Global Surgical Laser Application Segments, 2008 - 2014 (%)
- Figure 21 Global Market Trends for Cosmetic Lasers, 2008-2014 ($ Millions)
- Figure 22 Globalcosmetic Laser Market Shares, 2008 (%)
- Figure 23 Global Cosmetic Laser Market Segments, 2008 - 2014 (%)
- Figure 24 Global Market Trends for Dental Lasers, 2008 ($ Millions)
- Figure 25 Global Dental Laser Market Shares, 2008 - 2014 (%)
- Figure 26 Global Trends in Biolase, Inc. Annual Sales of Hard Tissue and Dual Wavelength Lasers, 2004 - 2008 ($ Millions)
- Figure 27 Global Market Trends for Veterinary Lasers, 2008 ($ Millions)
- Figure 28 Global Veterinary Laser Market Shares, 2008 (%)
- Figure 29 Lumenis Sales by Market Segment, 2008 (%)