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Abstract
Price Influences Customer Acceptance of New Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Technology
Reimbursement policies are a major driver for diagnostic ultrasound technology up-take. Since
Europe is highly fragmented, the policies for ultrasound scans vary from country to country. This is
quite unlike the trend in North America, where there is better monitoring by federal agencies such
as Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the United Kingdom, big governmental set-ups mostly handle
the high-end applications while private healthcare facilities encourage medium or low-end
applications. Therefore, competitively priced high-end ultrasound systems are likely to prove more
successful in the United Kingdom. In the long run, companies will have to pay closer attention to
the pricing of their final product to sustain revenues in the European market.
This Technical Insights research service examines R&D, product development, and regulatory
aspects specifically related to the applications of diagnostic ultrasound imaging. It includes
modality overview, research trends, stimulants and impediments to technology evolution. The analysis
is divided into four segments: 2D, 3D, 4D, and Doppler ultrasound technologies.
Safety and Ergonomic Concerns Drive Ultrasound Modality
Safety concerns have always been an important aspect for technology development in diagnostic
imaging modalities. For instance, high levels of work-related injuries to sonographers have prompted
companies in this sector to come out with novel and improved design aspects in developing ergonomic
and user-friendly ultrasound devices.
"Ergonomic concerns and safe utilisation of ultrasound modality are making their impact in
Europe, as well," says the analyst of this research. "Some companies have even approached
the problem through novel integration of Bluetooth wireless technology into the devices, enabling
stress- and injury-free work environment."
Training and Specialised Skills Needed for Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging
Europe does not have a uniform training requirement for medical ultrasound as a vocational
choice. Despite efforts by a few regulators and professional societies across Europe, appropriate
training needs and assessments remain a challenge. Moreover, regulatory norms and stringency vary
considerably among countries in Europe. Consequently, these add to staffing shortages. With
increasing demand for faster, economical ultrasound exams, the short supply of skilled professionals
is placing growing pressure on clinicians.
"Ultrasound specialists agree that enhanced imaging capabilities such as 3D or 4D require a
different set of reading and interpreting skills as opposed to other modalities, with a possibly
steep learning curve," notes the analyst. "Additionally, a comprehensive and standard
terminology needs to be developed, which would help physicians describe what they see and
communicate the same to patients."
Table of Contents
- 1. Executive Summary
- 1. Introduction
- 1. Technology Background
- 2. Categorization of Ultrasound Modality
- 3. A Gist of Sector Trend in Europe
- 2. Scope and Methodology
- 2. 2D Ultrasound Technology
- 1. Ultrasound Technology Advancements--Companies
- 1. "Breast Biopsy Phantom" Developed at PTW-Frieburg (Germany)
- 2. Tissue Harmonic Imaging Made Possible by Danish Phantom Design (Denmark)
- 3. Multipurpose Ultrasound Imaging Device (UK)
- 2. Ultrasound Technology Advancements--Universities
- 1. MRI-Guided Ultrasound Therapy to Avoid Hysterectomy (UK)
- 2. Novel Ceramic for Ultrasound Diagnostics (Eastern Europe
- 3. 3D Ultrasound Technology
- 1. Ultrasound Technology Advancements--Companies
- 1. "SonoWand" Enables Integration of 3D Ultrasound and Neuronavigation (Norway)
- 2. "Doll Head Phantom" Enables Surface Reconstruction (Denmark)
- 3. New Echo Blast Ultrasound Scanner (Eastern Europe)
- 2. Ultrasound Technology Advancements--Universities
- 1. Applying Ultrasound Technique in Ecography (Germany)
- 2. Transvaginal Ultrasound to Aid in Determining a Womans Reproductive Age (UK)
- 3. "Solus 3D Ultrasound System" Developed to Acquire 3D Ultrasound Data (UK)
- 4. 4D Ultrasound Technology
- 1. Ultrasound Technology Advancements--Companies
- 1. Breast Imaging Made Easier by "Diasus" Ultrasound System (UK)
- 2. "SonoVue" Contrast Agent Developed at Bracco (Switzerland)
- 3. "Bladderscan" for Improving the Quality of Life (Switzerland)
- 2. Ultrasound Technology Advancements--Universities
- 1. High Intensity Focused Ultrasound to Fight Cancer (Netherlands)
- 2. Negative Refraction Improves the Efficacy of Ultrasound Scanners (UK)
- 3. 4D Ultrasound Technique Enables Prenatal Health Checkup of Babies (UK)
- 5. Doppler Ultrasound Technology
- 1. Ultrasound Technology Advancements--Companies
- 1. Ultrasound Acts as a Screening Modality for Liver Lesions (Italy)
- 2. "Hemo-Dop" an Operative Treatment for Hemorrhoids (Germany)
- 3. Doppler Ultrasound Blood Flow Detector Developed by Sonomed (Poland)
- 4. Fetal Monitoring Made Easy with Fetal Doppler (UK)
- 5. PTW-Freiburgs Cardiac Doppler Flow Phantom (Germany)
- 2. Ultrasound Technology Advancements--Universities
- 1. Colour Doppler Imaging for Cervicocephalic Fibromuscular Dysplasia (Germany)
- 2. Ultrasound-Guided Venapuncture for Peripheral Venous Cannulation (UK)
- 6. Diagnostic Ultrasound--Technology Assessment For Europe
- 1. Sector Trend Analysis in Europe
- 1. Technology Trends in Europe
- 2. Global Players Local Impact
- 2. Technology Drivers and Challenges
- 1. Technology Drivers
- 2. Technology Challenges
- 7. Key Patents and Contacts
- 1. Patents
- 1. Patents Part I
- 2. Patents Part II
- 2. Contacts
- 1. Industry Contacts
- 2. University Contacts
- 8. Frost & Sullivan 2005 Science and Technology Awards
- 1. Product Innovation Award
- 1. Award Description
- 2. Award Recipient
- 2. Technology Innovation Award
- 1. Award Description
- 2. Award Recipient
- 9. Critical Reference Tables
- 1. Decision Support Database Tables
- 1. Number of Hospitals (1999-2006)
- 2. Total Number of Hospital Beds (1996-2004)
- 3. Total Male Population Aged 65 Years and above (1996-2004)
- 4. Total Female Population Aged 65 Years and above (1999-2006)
- 5. Government Healthcare Expenditure (1996-2004)
- 6. Private Healthcare Expenditure (1996-2004)
