This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biocompatible Materials in US$ Million by the following product segments: Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials, Natural Materials, and Other Materials. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World. 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 69 companies including many key and niche players  such as  A.P. Pharma, Inc., Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc., Artimplant AB, AST Products, Inc., Biocoat, Inc., DENTSPLY International Inc., Invibio, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, Orthovita Inc., SaluMedica, LLC, SurModics, Synthes Inc, and United States Surgical. 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

BIOCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS 							MCP-1094
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT	


                                            CONTENTS 



  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS                    1
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       1
      Disclaimers                                                       2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              3
      Product Definition and Scope of Study                             3
       Polymeric Materials                                              4
       Metallic Materials                                               4
       Natural Materials                                                4
       Other Materials                                                  4

  2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                  5
      Biocompatible Materials Market Continues to Surge, Despite
       Recession                                                        5
      Current and Future Analysis                                       5
       Regional Perspective                                             5
       Developing Regions to Propel Future Growth                       6
       Material-Wise Perspective                                        6
      R&D Creates Brighter Avenues                                      6
      Competitive Scenario                                              6
      Factors Determining Market Growth                                 6
       Awareness of Basic Mechanisms of Cell-Material Interaction       6
       Birth of Cross-Disciplinary Field of Tissue Engineering          7
       Rise in Biomaterial Prices                                       7
       Stem-Cell Technology - A Threat                                  7

  3. PRODUCT TRENDS                                                     8
      Biomaterials Play Crucial Role in Implants Market                 8
      Natural Substances find Increasing Application in Biomaterial
       Syntheses                                                        8
      Plastic Companies Join the Fray as Manufacturers of
       Biodegradable Materials                                          8
      Ceramic Fillings as Substitute for Silver-Tin-Mercury Amalgam
       Fillings                                                         9
      Ceramics Offer Significant Potential in Crown Syntheses           9
      Hafnium - A Promising Material for Biocompatible Coatings         9
      Chitin as a New Biomaterial                                       9
      Bioglass - A Potential Material for Bone Regeneration             9
      Collagen - An Efficient Biomaterial for Synthetic Vascular Grafts 10
      Biopolymers as Biomaterials                                       10
      Bioabsorbable Intelligent Materials                               10
      Biocompatible Coatings - A Boon for Medical Implant Applications  10
      Nanotechnology - Revolutionizes Development of Biomaterial
       Implants                                                         11
    
  4. END-USE MARKET ANALYSIS                                            12
      Biosensors                                                        12
      Implants                                                          12
       Common Orthopedic Implants: Merits and Demerits                  12
       Biocompatibility of Implants with Blood                          13
       Integrating Heparin to Polymeric Surface                         13
       Dental Implants                                                  14
        Recession Decelerates Dental Implant Market, Outlook Remains
         Positive                                                       14
        Significant Market Opportunities Exist for Dental Implants      14
        Nanotechnology Permeates Dental Implant Market                  15
        Competitive Scenario                                            15
         Table 1: Global Dental Implant Market by Leading Players
         (2009): Market Share Breakdown of Revenue for Nobel
         Biocare, Straumann, Biomet/3i, Zimmer Dental, Dentsply and
         Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    15
       Joint Implant                                                    16
      Artificial Organs                                                 16
       Artificial Heart                                                 16
        Totally Implantable Artificial Heart (TAH) System               16
        Pneumatic Total Artificial Heart (PTAH)                         16
        Cardiopulmonary Bypass System for Long-term Use                 16
        Ventricular Assist Device                                       16
      Artificial Blood Vessels                                          16
      Artificial Blood                                                  17
      Artificial Skin                                                   17
      Surface Coatings                                                  17
      Materials for Drug Delivery Systems                               18
       Polyethylene Glycol as a Drug Delivery System                    18
       Hydrogels as Drug Delivery System                                18
       Vinylic based Drug Delivery Systems                              18
       Collagen Based Drug Delivery System                              18
      Electrodes                                                        18
      Tissue Replacement Materials                                      19
      Dialysis/Separation/Filtration Systems                            19
       Dialysis                                                         19
       Filtration and Separation                                        20
      Cosmetic and Dental Materials                                     20
       Biomaterials for Cosmetic Formulations                           20
      
  5. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT                                           21
      Biocompatible Materials - Key Research Objectives                 21
      R&D Activity In the Recent Past                                   22
       French Inventors Develop Three-Dimensional Filet Stitch
        Fabric Wall Reinforcement                                       22
       California Inventor Develops Biocompatible Material              22
       Scientists Develop Process for Producing Biocompatible Fibers    22
       Penn State Researchers Develop New Niobium Molding Process       22
       Doxa Commences Clinical Trials for Novel Biomaterial             22
       FzioMed Concludes Preliminary Study for Oxiplex Gel              23
       MIV’s Biomaterial Stent Coating Clears Pyrogen Clinical Testing  23
    
  6. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT                                             24
      FDA Regulations                                                   24
      American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)                 24
      Joint Research Center (JRC)                                       24
       Biocompatibility Testing of Materials                            24
        Testing Levels                                                  24
         General Biocompatibility Testing                               24
         Individual Biocompatibility Testing                            25
        Testing Methods                                                 25
  
  7. PRODUCT OVERVIEW                                                   26
      Biocompatible Materials - An Introduction                         26
       Definition of Biocompatible Materials                            26
      Applications                                                      26
       Orthopedic Applications                                          26
       Cardiovascular Applications                                      26
       Dental Applications                                              27
       Biomaterials as Skin Replacements                                27
       Biomaterials as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering                 27
      Product Segments                                                  27
       Polymeric Materials                                              27
        Hydrogels                                                       28
        Biodegradable Polymers                                          28
       Metallic Materials                                               29
       Natural Materials                                                30
        Collagen                                                        30
        Hyaluronic Acid                                                 30
       Other Materials                                                  30
        Ceramics                                                        30
        Bioactive Ceramics                                              31
       Applications                                                     31
        Bone Substitutes                                                31
        Articulating Surfaces in Joint Implants                         31
       Composites                                                       31
       Pyrolitic Carbon                                                 32
        Biomaterial Segments and Applications: An Outline               32
   
  8. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS                                  33
      Bayer MaterialScience Launches Baymedix Brand                     33
      Exotech Bio Solutions Develops Super-Absorbent Polymers           33
      Wacker Launches Silpuran 6600                                     33
      Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches HyperSep Retain Polymers        33
      Aesculap to Launch MonoMax Monofilament Absorbable Suture         34
      Lifecore Biomedical Launches Corgel BioHydrogel Research Hydrogel 34
      Incisive Surgical to Unveil Advanced INSORB® Absorbable Staple    34
      AGY Launches HPB Glass Fiber                                      34
      DSM Biomedical Unveils Modern Application for ComfortCoat         35
      Medtronic Launches X-STOP PEEK IPD System                         35
      K2M Enters into Biomaterials Sector                               35
      Orthovita to Launch Vitoss Bioactive Foam Pack                    35
      Cook Medical Unveils Umbilical Hernia Graft                       36
      Stratasys Launches ABS-M30i Biocompatible Material                36
      K2M Launches Aleutian AN and Aleutian Anterior                    36

  9. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS IN RECENT PAST - A
     PERSPECTIVE BUILDER                                                38
      Invibio® Launches ENDOLIGN™ Polymer Composite                     38
      Zimmer Dental Launches the Puros® Dermis Allograft Tissue Matrix  38
      Integra Launches Nerve Injury Products                            38
      DePuy Mitek Expands Orthopedics Product Portfolio                 39
      DSM Dyneema Introduces Polyethylene Fiber                         39
     
  10. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                          40
      Piramal Healthcare to Acquire Assets of BioSyntech                40
      DSM Biomedical and CID Enter into Partnership                     40
      Angiotech Acquires Haemacure's Technology Assets and Product
       Candidates                                                       40
      Sigma-Aldrich and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma Ink Distribution
       Agreement                                                        41
      ETEX Corporation's CarriGen Receives FDA Approval                 41
      FDA Approves Custom Spine's PATHWAY ACIF                          41
      Bayer Material Science Acquires PolyBioMed                        42
      Allergan Snaps Up Serica Technologies                             42
      ETEX and Orthopediatrics Enter Distribution Agreement             42
      Anika Therapeutics Takes Over Fidia Advanced Biopolymers          42
      TiGenix Acquires Orthomimetics                                    43
      ETEX Corporation and Alphatec Spine Sign Distribution Agreement   43
      NeuroVasx's cPAX Receives Canadian Approval                       43
      PolyMedix Receives Grant for Developing Anti-Bacterial Materials  43
      Synovis Life Technologies Acquires Assets of Pegasus Biologics    44
      Immuno-Biological laboratories to Purchase NEOSILK                44
      NMT Medical Obtains Pre-Market Approval                           44
      Xiros Launches Research Laboratory                                44
      SyntheMed Receives Pre-Market approval for REPEL-CV Adhesion
       Barrier                                                          44
      Neovasc Enters into Agreement with LeMaitre Vascular              45
      Healionics Inks Agreement with TR BioSurgical                     45
      Xceed Capital Raises Stake in PolyNovo Biomaterials               45
      CorMatrix Cardiovascular Receives Clearance for ECM™ Technology   46
      OPKO Health Takes Over Vidus Ocular                               46
      Royal DSM NV to Acquire DSM PTG                                   46
      ETEX Signs Supply Agreement with AllloSource                      46
      Orthovita and Medafor Enter into Distribution Agreement           47
      Bio-Bridge Signs Memorandum of Understanding with JR Scientific   47
      Etex Inks Supply Agreement with LifeNet Health                    47
      Heparinex and Choncept Sign Option/License Agreement with
       Biological E.                                                    48
      LeMaitre Acquires Biomateriali                                    48
      Angiotech Pharmaceuticals inks Licensing Agreement with
       Symphony Medical                                                 48
      Vertellus Biomaterials Signs License and Supply Agreement         49

  11. INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER      50
      Tyco International Acquires Confluent Surgical                    50
      SurModics Acquires Intralytix’s Biodegradable Polymer Technology  50
      Orthovita Signs a Collaboration Agreement with Aastrom
       Biosciences for Orthopedic Products                              50
      Kuhnil Pharma Acquires Rights from BioSyntech                     50
      SurModics Licenses Hydrophilic Coating to Devax                   50
      BioSyntech Receives Notice of Allowance from the US Patent and
       Trademark Office for BST-CarGel®                                 51
      Artimplant Signs License and Development Agreements with Small
       Bone Innovations                                                 51
      SaluMedica Licenses Proprietary Biomaterial to Spine Medica       51
      SurModics Licenses Hydrophilic Technology to Medtronic            51
      SurModics Obtains Exclusive Rights from Rutgers University to
       Biodegradable Polymers for Ophthalmology                         51
      MIV Therapeutics Inks Research Agreement with University of
       British Columbia                                                 52
      Zimmer Acquires Implex                                            52
      Biomet Acquires Interpore                                         52
      Angiotech Acquires NeuColl                                        52
      Synthes-Stratec Inc and Mathys Medizinaltechnik AG Merge          53
      Kyocera and Kobe Steel Form a Joint Venture                       53
      Angiotech Expands Biomaterial Licensing Agreement with Poly-Med   53
      Genzyme Corp Enters into Agreement with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals     53
      OctoPlus Grants License to SurModics to Acquire Two Novel
       Biodegradable Polymers                                           54
      GP Surgical Receives FDA Approval for TiMESH                      54
     
  12. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                           55
      A.P. Pharma, Inc. (USA)                                           55
      Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Canada)                           55
      Artimplant AB (Sweden)                                            55
      AST Products, Inc. (USA)                                          56
      Biocoat, Inc. (USA)                                               56
      DENTSPLY International Inc. (USA)                                 56
      Invibio (UK)                                                      57
      Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (USA)                   57
      Orthovita Inc. (USA)                                              58
      SaluMedica, LLC (USA)                                             58
      SurModics Inc. (USA)                                              58
      Synthes Inc. (USA)                                                59
      United States Surgical (USA)                                      59
      
  13. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                         60
      Table 2: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
      Biocompatible Materials by Geographic Region - North America,
      Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            60

      Table 3: World Historic Review for Biocompatible Materials by
      Geographic Region -North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of
      World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
      in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        61

      Table 4: World 11-Year Perspective for Biocompatible Materials
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
      for North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets
      for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      62

      Table 5: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
      Polymeric Materials by Geographic Region - North America,
      Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            63

      Table 6: World Historic Review for Polymeric Materials by
      Geographic Region -North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of
      World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
      in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        64

      Table 7: World 11-Year Perspective for Polymeric Materials by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    65

      Table 8: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
      Metallic Materials by Geographic Region - North America,
      Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            66

      Table 9: World Historic Review for Metallic Materials by
      Geographic Region -North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of
      World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
      in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        67

      Table 10: World 11-Year Perspective for Metallic Materials by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    68

      Table 11: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
      Natural Materials by Geographic Region - North America, Japan,
      Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
      Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         69

      Table 12: World Historic Review for Natural Materials by
      Geographic Region -North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of
      World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
      in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        70

      Table 13: World 11-Year Perspective for Natural Materials by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    71

      Table 14: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
      Other Materials by Geographic Region - North America, Japan,
      Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
      Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         72

      Table 15: World Historic Review for Other Materials by
      Geographic Region -North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of
      World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
      in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        73

      Table 16: World 11-Year Perspective for Other Materials by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    74
     
  14. NORTH AMERICA                                                     75
      A.Market Analysis                                                 75
        Outlook                                                         75
        Demand for Orthopedic Biomaterials Surges                       75
        Orthopedic Biomaterials Emerge Recession Proof                  76
        Developments in the United States Dental Biomaterial Market     76
        Regulatory Environment                                          76
         FDA Regulations                                                76
        Potential Biomaterial Shortage                                  77
         Effects of Potential Shortages                                 77
      B.Market Analytics                                                78
        Table 17: North America Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Biocompatible Materials by Type - Polymeric
        Materials, Metallic Materials, Natural Materials and Other
        Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      78

        Table 18: North America Historic Review for Biocompatible
        Materials by Type - Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials,
        Natural Materials & Other Materials Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          79

        Table 19: North America 11-Year Perspective for
        Biocompatible Materials by Type - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials,
        Natural Materials and Other Materials Markets for 2005, 2010
        and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   80
    
  15. JAPAN                                                             81
      A.Market Analysis                                                 81
        Outlook                                                         81
        An Overview                                                     81
        Import Scenario: Implants                                       81
         Table 20: Japanese Percentage Imports by Implant Type
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           82
        History                                                         82
        Major Biomaterial Research Groups                               82
         Institute of Biomedical Engineering (Tokyo Women’s Medical
          University)                                                   82
         Tissue Engineering Research Institute (Kyoto University)       82
         Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering (Tokyo Medical
          and Dental University)                                        82
          Principal Research Institutions                               83
        Regulatory Environment                                          83
         Medical Affairs Law                                            83
      B.Market Analytics                                                84
        Table 21: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Biocompatible Materials by Type - Polymeric Materials,
        Metallic Materials, Natural Materials and Other Materials
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      84

        Table 22: Japanese Historic Review for Biocompatible
        Materials by Type - Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials,
        Natural Materials & Other Materials Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          85

        Table 23: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Biocompatible
        Materials by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials, Natural Materials
        and Other Materials Markets for 2005, 2010 and 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            86
    
  16. EUROPE                                                            87
      A.Market Analysis                                                 87
        Outlook                                                         87
        Key Growth Factors                                              87
        UK Bioceramic Market                                            87
        Regulatory Environment                                          87
         Government Regulations                                         87
      B.Market Analytics                                                88
        Table 24: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Biocompatible Materials by Type - Polymeric Materials,
        Metallic Materials, Natural Materials and Other Materials
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      88

        Table 25: European Historic Review for Biocompatible
        Materials by Type - Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials,
        Natural Materials & Other Materials Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          89

        Table 26: European 11-Year Perspective for Biocompatible
        Materials by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
        Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials, Natural Materials
        and Other Materials Markets for Years 2005, 2010 and 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            90
    
  17. REST OF WORLD                                                     91
      A.Market Analysis                                                 91
        Outlook                                                         91
      B.Market Analytics                                                91
        Table 27: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future
        Analysis for Biocompatible Materials by Type - Polymeric
        Materials, Metallic Materials, Natural Materials and Other
        Materials Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      91

        Table 28: Rest of World Historic Review for Biocompatible
        Materials by Type - Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials,
        Natural Materials & Other Materials Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          92

        Table 29: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for
        Biocompatible Materials by Type - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Polymeric Materials, Metallic Materials,
        Natural Materials and Other Materials Markets for 2005, 2010
        and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   93
     

 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 69 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 79)

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     Region/Country                     Players
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     The United States                     51
     Canada                                 5
     Japan                                  2
     Europe                                20
      France                                1
      Germany                               3
      The United Kingdom                    4
      Rest of Europe                       12
     Middle East                            1
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