Batteries In Medical Equipment and Devices

Batteries In Medical Equipment and Devices published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. in August, 2006. This report consists of 241 Pages and the price starts from US $ 3450.

Introduction

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Batteries in Medical Equipment and Devices in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocatuery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies and Adapters & Adapter Cables. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2000 through 2010. The report profiles 64 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Duracell, Energizer Holdings, Ener1, Inc., Spectrum Brands, SAFT, Ultralife Battierus, Inc. and Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, 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.

Table of Contents

I-A. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study reliability and reporting limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data interpretation & reporting level I-2
• Quantitative techniques & analytics I-3
• Product Definition And Scope Of Study I-3
• Hearing Aid Batteries I-3
• Pacemaker Batteries I-4
• Defibrillator Batteries I-4
• Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries I-4
• Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units I-4
• Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies I-4
• Adapters & Adapter Cables I-4

I-B. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL DEVICES AND DIAGNOSTICS INDUSTRY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics II-1

• Outlook II-1
• Sophistication of Medical Devices and Technological Innovations Drive Growth II-1
• Current and Future Analysis II-1
• Leading Battery Companies Worldwide II-2
• Pacemaker and Defibrillator Batteries Market II-2
• Hearing Aid Batteries Market II-2
• Spectrum Led Hearing Aid Batteries Market II-2
• Table 1: Leading Players in Hearing Aid Batteries Market Worldwide: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for 2005 (E) for Spectrum Brands and Others II-3
• Distribution of Hearing Aid Batteries II-3
• Rechargeable Batteries Market II-3
• Factors Driving Battery Sales II-3
• Shift in Medical Device Industry II-3
• Growing Demand for Hearing Aid Devices Fuels Hearing Aid Battery Sales II-3
• Packaging Innovation to Fuel Hearing Aid
• Batteries Sale II-4
• Lithium-Ion Batteries: Increasing Usage in Medical Applications II-4
• Advanced Batteries for Pacemakers II-4
• Shift Towards High Power Small Batteries for Portable Medical Devices II-4
• Upsurge in Demand for Premium Batteries II-5
• Sales Rises for High-Drain Batteries to Power Medical Devices II-5
• Concerns for Safety and Reliability of Batteries for Medical Applications II-5

2. Batteries: The Inside Story II-6

• An Insight into Battery Technology II-6
• Batteries - A Group of Cells in Simple Terms II-6
• Classification of Batteries II-6
• Primary Cells/Batteries II-6
• Secondary Cells/Batteries II-8
• Global Rechargeable Batteries Market II-12
• Biomedical Equipment Batteries II-12
• i. Nickel Cadmium Battery II-12
• ii. Sealed Lead Acid Battery II-13
• iii. Lithium Ion Battery II-13
• iv. Lithium Polymer Battery II-14
• v. Lithium Iodine (Li/I2) II-14
• vi. Lithium Silver Vanadium Oxide (Li/SVO) - (High Rate) II-14
• vii. Lithium Silver Vanadium Oxide (Li/SVO) - (Medium Rate) II-14
• viii. Lithium Carbon Monofloride (Li/Cfx) II-14
• Battery Maintenance II-15
• Battery Care: Do' s and Don' ts II-15
• Battery Analyzers II-16

3. Overview of Key Product Segments II-17

• I. Hearing Aid Batteries II-17
• Hearing Problems-On the Increase II-17
• Hearing Aids-an Introduction II-17
• Hearing Aid Batteries II-17
• Models II-17
• Hearing Aid Batteries- Market Potential II-17
• Distribution Trends II-18
• Technology Advancements II-18
• II. Pacemaker Batteries II-18
• Pacemaker-An Introduction II-18
• Pacemaker Batteries- Old Times II-19
• Migration Towards CFx ? II-19
• Types of Pacemaker Batteries II-19
• A. Zinc-Mercury Battery II-19
• B. Rechargeable Batteries II-19
• C. Nuclear Batteries II-20
• D. Lithium Batteries II-20
• Precautionary Measures II-21
• Pacemaker Batteries and Associated Problems II-21
• Pacemaker Batteries- Revenue Analysis II-21
• III. Defibrillators Batteries II-21
• Defibrillator- An Introduction II-22
• Lithium Batteries in Defibrillators II-22
• ICD Battery Replacements II-22
• Defibrillator Batteries- Market Potential II-22
• IV. Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries II-22
• Radiography Imaging Equipment- An Overview II-22
• Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries-
• Revenue Analysis II-23
• V. Battery Packs For Electrocautery Units II-23
• Electrocautery Units- An Introduction II-23
• Battery packs for electrocautery units- Revenue Analysis II-23
• VI. Battery-Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies II-23
• Endoscopy- An Overview II-23
• Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies- Market Potenital II-24
• VII. Adapters & Adapter Cables II-24

4. Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices:

• Broader View II-25
• Portable Heart Assist Devices II-25
• More on Battery Operated Products II-25

5. Technology Trends II-31

• Intelligent Software II-31
• Fuel Cells II-31
• Metal Fuel Batteries II-31
• Innovations in Portable X-Ray Batteries II-31
• NiCd Vs Lead Acid Batteries: A Comparison II-32
• Advancement in Technologies II-32
• New Technology Enhances Battery Life II-32

6. Product Launches II-33

• Hitachi Develops High Performance Medical Batteries II-33
• Micro Power Unveils SecuraPack™ Range of Lithium Battery Packs II-33
• Renata SA launches Advanced Hearing Aid Batteries II-33
• Rayovac Launches New Packaging for Batteries II-33
• Cornell University Develops Atomic Battery II-33
• Duracell Launches Easy to Change Hearing Aid Batteries II-34
• Energizer Introduces Energizer Ez II-34
• Energex Launches Aid-Mate 13 System II-34
• Duracell Launches Hearing Aid Battery II-34
• Energizer Launches Hearing Aid Batteries II-34
• Rayovac Launches New Zinc Air Battery II-34

7. Recent Industry Activity II-35

• Ultralife Pockets ABLE New Energy II-35
• Weston Presidio Takes Over Micro Power Electronics II-35
• Bullith Batteries to Merge with Leclanche II-35
• Duracell' s Parent Company - Gillette Merges with P&G II-35
• Greatbatch Inaugurates Next Generation Medical Battery Plant II-35
• Saft Bags a Contract to Supply Batteries for Automatic External Defibrillators II-36
• Medtronic Introduces Restore™ System with Rechargeable Battery II-36
• Rayovac Acquires 90% Stake in Microlite S.A II-36
• Rayovac Acquires Stake in Ningbo Baowang II-36
• Wilson Acquires NDC II-36
• Biophan Acquires Stake in TE-Bio II-37
• Valence Technology Enters into an Agreement with Graham-Field II-37
• Wilson to Establish a Battery Facility II-37
• Duracell Acquires Fujian II-37
• Dow Corning and UniSource Team ups II-37
• Wilson Greatbatch Technologies Acquires Sierra Division II-38
• Energizer Holdings and Duracell in Legal Imbroglio II-38
• Wilson Greatbatch Technologies Acquires Battering Engineering II-38

8. Focus on Select Players II-39

• Duracell (US) II-39
• Energizer Holdings (US) II-39
• Ener1, Inc. (US) II-40
• Spectrum Brands (US) II-40
• SAFT (France) II-40
• Ultralife Battierus Inc (US) II-41
• Wilson Greatbatch Technologies Inc (US) II-41

9. Global Market Perspective II-42

• Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
• Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
• Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aid Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
• Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Hearing Aid Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pacemaker Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
• Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Pacemaker Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
• Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Defibrillator Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
• Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Defibrillator Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
• Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
• Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
• Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
• Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
• Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
• Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Adapters & Adapter Cables by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49
• Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Adapters & Adapter Cables by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

• A. Market Analysis III-1
• Leading Players III-1
• Hearing Aid Batteries Market III-2
• Aging Population Fuels Demand for Hearing Aid Batteries III-2
• Hearing Loss Drives the Market for Hearing Aids III-2
• Medicare Benefits III-2
• Distribution of Batteries III-2
• Product Launches III-3
• Strategic Corporate Developments III-4
• Focus on Select Players III-6
• Duracell III-6
• Ener1, Inc. III-7
• EaglePicher, Inc. III-7
• Energizer Holdings III-7
• Micro Power III-8
• Medtronic III-8
• Spectrum Brands III-8
• Ultralife Battierus Inc III-9
• Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc III-9
• B. Market Analytics III-10
• Table 18: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
• Table 19: US 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated
• Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

2. Canada III-12

• Market Analysis III-12
• Table 20: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
• Table 21: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic
• Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

3. Japan III-14

• A. Market Analysis III-14
• Product Development III-14
• Hitachi Maxell - A Key Player in Japan III-14
• B. Market Analytics III-15
• Table 22: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Ekectrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
• Table 23: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010Cables (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

4. Europe III-17

• A. Market Analysis III-17
• France- The Fastest Growing III-17
• Germany- The Largest Market III-17
• B. Market Analytics III-18
• Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18
• Table 25: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
• corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19
• Table 26: European 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
• France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19
• Table 27: European 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic
• Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

4a. France III-21

• A. Market Analysis III-21
• SAFT - Major Player in French Market III-21
• B. Market Analytics III-22
• Table 28: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22
• Table 29: French 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

4b. Germany III-24

• A. Market Analysis III-24
• Overview III-24
• A Historic Perspective III-24
• Battery Ordinance: A Takeback Commitment III-24
• Strategic Development III-24
• B. Market Analytics III-25
• Table 30: German Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25
• Table 31: German 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

4c. Italy III-27

• Market Analysis III-27
• Table 32: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
• Table 33: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic
• Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

4d. The United Kingdom III-29

• Market Analysis III-29
• Table 34: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
• Table 35: UK 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

4e. Rest of Europe III-31

• A. Market Analysis III-31
• Product Launch III-31
• Renata SA - A Key Player in Switzerland III-31
• B. Market Analytics III-32
• Table 36: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
• Table 37: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries,Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

5. Asia-Pacific III-34

• A. Market Analysis III-34
• Strategic Corporate Developments III-34
• Key Players III-35
• Applied Hearing Limited (New Zealand) III-35
• iCell Tech (South Korea) III-35
• GP Batteries International Limited (Singapore) III-35
• B. Market Analytics III-35
• Table 38: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
• Table 39: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radio graphic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

6. The Middle East III-37

• Market Analysis III-37
• Table 40: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37
• Table 41: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

7. Latin America III-39

• A. Market Analysis III-39
• Strategic Corporate Development III-39
• B. Market Analytics III-40
• Table 42: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
• Table 43: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Batteries in Medical Equipment & Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hearing Aid Batteries, Pacemaker Batteries, Defibrillator Batteries, Mobile Radiographic Unit Batteries, Battery Packs for Electrocautery Units, Battery Operated Endoscopic Power Supplies, and Adapters & Adapter Cables Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

IV. COMPETITION

• 1. Advanced Battery Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-1
• 2. Alpha Source, Inc. (USA) IV-2
• 3. Applied Hearing Limited (New Zealand) IV-3
• 4. Atlas Specialty Lighting (USA) IV-4
• 5. Avex Electronics Corporation (USA) IV-6
• 6. Battery Clinic, Inc. (USA) IV-7
• 7. Battery Pros, Inc. (USA) IV-9
• 8. Beltone Electronics Corporation (USA) IV-10
• 9. Biophan Technologies (USA) IV-11
• 10. Bullith Batteries AG (Germany) IV-15
• 11. Cadex Electronics, Inc. (Canada) IV-16
• 12. Diversified Medical NCE (USA) IV-17
• 13. Duracell, Inc. (USA) IV-18
• 14. EAC-IntegratedPowerSolutions (USA) IV-19
• 15. Eaglepicher, Inc. (USA) IV-20
• 16. East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. (USA) IV-23
• 17. Ener1, Inc. (USA) IV-26
• Table 44: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ thousands) IV-27
• Table 45: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ thousands) IV-27
• Table 46: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ thousands) IV-28
• Table 47: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ thousands) IV-28
• 18. Energizer Holdings, Inc. (USA) IV-30
• Table 48: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-31
• Table 49: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-31
• Table 50: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-31
• Table 51: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Product: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-31
• Table 52: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-31
• Table 53: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-32
• Table 54: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-32
• Table 55: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-32
• Table 56: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-32
• 19. Enersys, Inc. (USA) IV-34
• Table 57: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-35
• Table 58: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-35
• Table 59: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-36
• Table 60: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$ million) IV-36
• Table 61: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-36
• Table 62: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-36
• Table 63: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-36
• Table 64: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-37
• Table 65: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-37
• Table 66: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-37
• 20. Euro Energy Resources Ltd. (UK) IV-39
• 21. GP Batteries International Limited (Singapore) IV-40
• Table 67: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In S$ million) IV-40
• Table 68: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In S$ million) IV-41
• 22. Greatbatch, Inc. (USA) IV-42
• Table 69: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-45
• Table 70: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-45
• Table 71: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-45
• Table 72: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-45
• Table 73: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-45
• Table 74: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-46
• Table 75: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-46
• 23. GS Yuasa Corporation (Japan) IV-48
• Table 76: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-49
• 24. Hal-Hen Co., Inc. (USA) IV-51
• 25. Hearing Help Express, Inc. (USA) IV-53
• 26. Hitachi Maxell Ltd. (Japan) IV-54
• Table 77: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2006-2007 (In ¥ million) IV-54
• Table 78: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2006-2007 (In ¥ million) IV-55
• Table 79: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2006-2007 (In ¥ million) IV-55
• Table 80: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In ¥ million) IV-55
• Table 81: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In ¥ million) IV-55
• Table 82: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In ¥ million) IV-56
• 27. iCell Tech (South Korea) IV-58
• 28. Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (USA) IV-59
• 29. Jasco Battery Specialists, Inc. (USA) IV-60
• 30. JFM Engineering, Inc. (USA) IV-60
• 31. Lynn Medical (USA) IV-61
• 32. Magnatone Hearing Aid Corporation (USA) IV-64
• 33. Maguire Enterprises, Inc. (USA) IV-65
• 34. Medtronic, Inc. (USA) IV-66
• Table 83: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-68
• Table 84: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-68
• Table 85: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-69
• Table 86: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-69
• Table 87: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-69
• Table 88: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-69
• Table 89: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-70
• 35. Micro Power Electronics, Inc. (USA) IV-73
• 36. Moltech Power Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-74
• 37. Multiplier Industries Corporation (USA) IV-76
• 38. Nica-Power Battery Corporation (Canada) IV-77
• 39. NTK Powerdex, Inc. (USA) IV-77
• 40. OtoSonic, Inc. (USA) IV-78
• 41. P C Werth Ltd. (UK) IV-78
• 42. Plainview Batteries, Inc. (USA) IV-79
• 43. Polyron, Inc. (USA) IV-79
• 44. Portable Power Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-80
• 45. Powerline - Battery Specialist (USA) IV-81
• 46. Power-Sonic Corporation (USA) IV-81
• 47. Preferred Products (USA) IV-82
• 48. R & D Batteries, Inc. (USA) IV-84
• 49. Renata SA (Switzerland) IV-84
• 50. SAFT SA (France) IV-85
• SAFT Rechargeable Battery Systems (UK) IV-90
• 51. Sanyo North America Corporation (USA) IV-91
• 52. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (USA) IV-94
• Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. (USA) IV-102
• 53. Sonus (USA) IV-104
• 54. Spectrum Brands, Inc. (USA) IV-105
• Table 90: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-106
• Table 91: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-106
• Table 92: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-106
• Table 93: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-106
• Table 94: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-107
• Table 95: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-107
• 55. Starkey Laboratories (USA) IV-109
• Starkey Laboratories GmbH (Germany) IV-111
• 56. Tadiran Batteries (USA) IV-112
• 57. Tyco Electronics Battery Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-113
• Kendall-LTP (USA) IV-113
• 58. Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (USA) IV-116
• Table 96: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-117
• Table 97: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-117
• Table 98: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-117
• Table 99: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-118
• Table 100: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-118
• 59. Unipower (USA) IV-120
• 60. Valence Technology, Inc. (USA) IV-121
• Table 101: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-122
• Table 102: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2006-2007 (In US$ million) IV-122
• Table 103: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$ million) IV-122
• Table 104: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-122
• Table 105: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-122
• Table 106: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-123
• 61. Varta AG (Germany ) IV-126
• Table 107: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In € million) IV-126
• Table 108: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-126
• Table 109: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-127
• 62. W & W Manufacturing Co. (USA) IV-128
• 63. Welch Allyn, Inc. (USA) IV-129
• Welch Allyn Canada Ltd. (Canada) IV-135
• 64. Westone Laboratories, Inc. (USA) IV-136

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