发布时间：2008.10

摘要

Countries covered: Global

is report analyzes the worldwide markets for Audiological Devices in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Hearing Aids (Behind-the-ear, In-the-ear, In-the-canal, and Completely-in-the-canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedence Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers, & Others), and Cochlear Implants. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 116 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Advanced Bionics Corporation, Cochlear Ltd, GN Resound Group, Med-EL, Neurelec, Phonak AG, Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH, Starkey Laboratories, Inc., Sonic Innovations, Inc., Widex A/S, William Demant Holding, Oticon A/S, and Bernafon AG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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目录及图表

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Hearing Aids

Behind-The-Ear Hearing Aid

In-The-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aid

In-The-Canal (ITC) Hearing Aid

Completely-In-The Canal (CIC) Hearing Aid

Measurement/Testing Devices

Otoscopes

Audiometers

Impedance Analyzers

Hearing Aid Analyzers

Other Measurement/Testing Devices

Cochlear Implants

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market DynamicsI

OutlookI

Market TrendsI

Aging Population Drives Market GrowthI

Market Moves towards MiniaturizationI

Cochlear Implants Gain VisibilityI

PrevalenceI

Market Potential for Cochlear ImplantsI

Table 1: Potential Addressable Market for Cochlear Implants (In terms of Number of Cases of Profound and Severe Hearing Impairment in Developed and Developing World): 2005I

Poor Levels of Hearing Aid Penetration Promise Bright ProspectsI

Factors Influencing the Growth of Hearing Aids Market:I

Growth in Cosmetic, Behind-The-Ear Hearing Aids MarketI

Binaural Fittings Market to GrowI

Table 2: Prevalence of Hearing Impairment and Penetration of Hearing Aids and Binaural Fittings Worldwide - US, Western Europe and Rest of World Countries: 2005I

Consumers Demand More Value-Added FeaturesI

Diagnostic Instruments Grow at a Modest PaceI

Digitalization of Hearing Aids Stimulates Wider AdoptionI

Imparting Disposability to Hearing AidsI

MEMS-Based Hearing Aids Exhibit Immense PotentialI

Increasing Hearing Impairment Among Younger PopulationI

Hearing Aids - An OverviewI

Hearing Impairment StatisticsI

Table 3: Market Potential by Type of Hearing Loss Worldwide: Historic Data for 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 4: Countries with High Percentage of Population Suffering from Hearing Impairment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Subsidy / Reimbursement Scenario for Hearing Aids (Late 1990s)I

A Review of Subsidy / Reimbursement System for Hearing Aids in Select Regional

MarketsI

Competitive ScenarioI

Hearing AidsI

Handful of Players Dominate the MarketplaceI

Composition of Leading Players in the Hearing Aids IndustryI

Table 5: Leading Players in the Global Hearing Aids Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Siemens, William Demant (Oticon), GN ReSound, Phonak, Starkey Lab, Widex and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 6: Leading Players in the Global Hearing Aids Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Siemens, William Demant, Phonak, GN ReSound, Starkey, Widex, Sonic, Rion and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Consolidation Trends in the Early 2000sI

Horizontal ConsolidationI

Horizontal Consolidations: 2000-2002I

Vertical ConsolidationI

Vertical Consolidations: 2000-2001I

Distribution TrendsI

Percentage Breakdown of Value Chain in Hearing Aids MarketI

Entry BarriersI

Higher R&D Costs and Patent SituationI

Highly Competitive EnvironmentI

Cochlear ImplantsI

Marked by Intense CompetitionI

Table 7: Leading Players in the Global Cochlear Implants Market (2008E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Cochlear Corp., Med El and Advance Bionics (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Audiometric Testing DevicesI

2. Product OverviewI

Human and Technical AidsI

Audiological DevicesI

Classification of Audiological DevicesI

Hearing AidsI

History of Hearing AidsI

Types of Hearing AidsI

Behind-The-Ear (BTE)I

AdvantagesI

DisadvantagesI

Open-Fit Mini Behind-The-EarI

In-the-Ear (ITE)I

AdvantagesI

DisadvantagesI

In-the-Canal (ITC)I

AdvantagesI

DisadvantagesI

Completely-in-the Canal (CIC)I

AdvantagesI

DisadvantagesI

Broader Classification of Hearing AidsI

Conventional Hearing AidsI

Programmable Hearing AidsI

Digital Hearing AidsI

Technology - Analog Vs DigitalI

Disposable Hearing AidsI

Hearing Aids BatteriesI

Common Problems Associated with Use of Hearing AidsI

Common Cold Affects Functioning of Hearing AidsI

Hygiene Problems Associated with Hearing AidsI

Prevention of TransmissionI

Trends in Hearing Aids and Hearing Aids Batteries MarketI

Measurement/Testing DevicesI

OtoscopesI

Video OtoscopesI

AudiometersI

AudiogramI

Working of an AudiogramI

Audiogram InterpretationI

Audiometric TestsI

Impedance AnalyzersI

Hearing Aid AnalyzersI

Other Measurement/Testing DevicesI

Cochlear ImplantsI

Cochlear Implant TechnologyI

Beneficiaries of Cochlear ImplantI

Cochlear Implants Found Effective in ChildrenI

3. An Insight into The Human Auditory SystemI

The Hearing ProcessI

Nature and Types of Hearing Loss

Determining the Level of Hearing ImpairmentI

Hearing ImpairmentsI

Conductive Hearing LossI

Sensor Neural Hearing Loss (SNHL)I

Noise Induced Hearing LossI

Congenital Hearing LossI

Common Causes of Hearing LossI

PresbycusisI

DiseasesI

Otitis MediaI

Autoimmune DiseaseI

OtosclerosisI

Meniere’s DiseaseI

TinnitusI

Subjective TinnitusI

Objective TinnitusI

TreatmentI

Treatment for SNHLI

Sound Amplification Through Hearing AidsI

Ear SurgeryI

StapedectomyI

TympanoplastyI

Ear Tube Surgery and MyringotomyI

Ear Surgery for Perforated EardrumI

Cochlear ImplantsI

Ear Surgery for TumorsI

Ear surgery for Congenital Ear DefectsI

Other Ear SurgeriesI

Cochlear ImplantsI

TinnitusI

Hearing Conservation ProgramsI

Strategies to Control Noise - Administrative and Engineering ControlsI

Regulatory Steps Initiated in EuropeI

Effective Hearing Conservation Program - CharacteristicsI

4. Product Innovations/LaunchesI

Widex Introduces World’s Smallest RIC Device, Passion™I

Siemens Hearing Introduces Pure®I

Siemens Hearing Unveils VibeI

Sonic Innovations Unveils Two Brand New Hearing DevicesI

GN ReSound Introduces New ‘be by ReSound’ Hearing AidI

GN ReSound Introduces ReSound Ziga LineI

Phonak Introduces New ML11i and ML9i Dynamic FM ReceiversI

GN ReSound Introduces New ‘dot by ReSound’ Hearing InstrumentI

Sonic Introduces ion™ 400 and Velocity miniBTE Hearing AidsI

Sonic Innovations Launches ion™ 200I

Audifon Introduces New Hearing Aid, SwitchI

Beltone Introduces the New Lightweight Hearing -AidI

Cochlear Americas Introduces Three New Pediatric Hearing Solutions for

ChildrenI

Starkey Laboratories Introduces the New Destiny 1600 Hearing AidI

America Hears Introduces Freedom AD SIEI

Siemens Introduces ARTIS™ 2 and CIELO™ 2 Hearing InstrumentsI

Sonic Innovations Introduces New Velocity Range of Digital Hearing AidsI

3D Systems to Introduce Hearing-Aid Manufacturing SystemI

William Demant Introduces World’s First Wireless Binaural Hearing AidI

Unitron Hearing Introduces the First Ever BTE Product with CRTI

Siemens Launches CENTRA Active™ for Active UsersI

Otovation Releases Amplitude T-Series AudiometerI

MED-EL Releases Soundbridge® Middle Ear ImplantI

Siemens Introduces INTUIS BTEsI

ReSound Introduces Azure Hearing Aids with Natural Directionality™I

Phonak Introduces Three New Dynamic FM ProductsI

Bernafon Launches New ‘brite’ Hearing SystemI

Bernafon Launches New ICOS Micro Hearing SystemI

Siemens Introduces Nitro CIC Mini Hearing DeviceI

Maico Introduces MI 44I

RION Launches Digital Hearing Aid SeriesI

America Hears Launches Hearing Aid Based on Dynamic Hearing’s TechnologyI

GN Introduces ReSound PulseI

MED-EL Unveils New Cochlear Implant SONATATI100I

Phonak Unveils Verve Steinway EditionI

HearPod Introduces Directional Mic Open FittingI

Maico Launches DetectiveI

Phonak Launches Ultra-Modern Savia Art DevicesI

HearPod Launches HearPod MicroI

SeboTek Unveils Voice-Q 721I

Sonic Innovation Introduces Balance™I

Unitron Hearing Launches Advanced Element™ SeriesI

Unitron Hearing Unveils Indigo™ Moda and Element™ ModaI

Cochlear Develops Hybrid Implant/Hybrid Hearing InstrumentI

Objet Introduces New Solution for Hearing AidsI

SeboTek Releases InFocus LifestylesI

Sonic Introduces Open-Ear Hearing AidI

Starkey Launches DaVinci PsP™I

Starkey Unveils Smart Hearing AidI

Otologics Introduces Hearing Aid in IndiaI

William Demant Presents New Hearing Aid ProductI

Phonak Launches ElevaI

GN Introduces New Hearing AidsI

Phonak Launches Two New Product SegmentsI

Widex Launches New Flagship Product for Hearing ImpairedI

GN ReSound Unveils Digital Hearing Aids in IndiaI

Widex Introduces Cost Efficient Hearing Aids in IndiaI

Phonak Launches H

Starkey Introduces Bluetooth® Hearing Aid DeviceI

Med-El Launches Cochlear Implant in USI

Med-El Corp. Introduces Cochlear Implant in CanadaI

Advanced Bionics and Phonak Launches Auria iConnectI

Med-El Unveils DUETI

Phonak Presents Revolutionary ProductsI

Cochlear Americas Receives FDA Approval for Nucleus Freedom CI SystemI

Phonak Launches Savia Digital Hearing SystemI

Sonic Innovations Introduces Innova Digital Hearing AidI

GN ReSound Launches ReSound Metrix Hearing AidI

MED-EL Introduces PULSARci100 Cochlear Implant SystemI

University of Iowa Develops Short Electrode ImplantI

5. Recent Industry ActivityI

Natus Medical Completes Acquisition of SonamedI

Technitrol Announces Sonion AcquisitionI

Sonomax Completes Sale of VitasoundI

ReSound North America Partners with SonusI

Starkey and SeboTek Enter into Patent License AgreementI

GoAmerica Completes the Acquisition of Verizon TRS DivisionI

AidRight Plans for Nationwide ExpansionI

IntriCon Acquires Tibbetts IndustriesI

Phonak Holding Changes Name to ‘Sonova Holding AG’I

Sonomax and HearAtlast Extend Business CollaborationI

The Hearing Solution and Advanced Bionics Enter into PartnershipI

Phonak AG and ReVolt Technology Enter into CollaborationI

AuDNet Enters into a Supply Arrangement with VivatoneI

Sonic Innovations Divests TympanyI

Sonic Innovations and Amplifon Enter into Supply AgreementI

Gennum Divests Hearing Instrument and Manufacturing BusinessI

Amplifon Completes Acquisition of Horakustik GerlandI

Amplifon Completes Acquisition of Hörgeräte Weigmann and Hörakustik HeckhuisI

Westone and Siemens Enter into an Exclusive Strategic AllianceI

Sonic Innovations Takes Over American-HearingI

Hearing Healthcare Management Announces Cascade Hearing Centers AcquisitionI

AMI Semiconductor Acquires Select Starkey Design Center AssetsI

Sonomax Takes Over VitaSoundI

Sonomax Enters into an Agreement with AearoI

Amplifon Takes Over Audimed GmbHI

Amplifon Takes Over SchnabelI

Amplifon Announces the Acquisition of UltravoxI

Amplifon Completes Acquisition of Laudio and BioacusticaI

Siemens Builds Largest Hearing Aid Production Plant in the WorldI

Sonomax Signs Deal with Hear AtlastI

Sonomax Collaborates with GennumI

FDA Approves Cochlear’s Next Generation Implant SystemI

Cochlear Bags Huge Order for Nucleus Cochlear ImplantsI

GN Pockets IntertonI

Sonic Innovations Acquires TympanyI

Cochlear Americas Acquires Entific MedicalI

Dynamic Hearing Licenses House Ear InstituteI

Misonix Signs Service Contract with Ceres BiotechnologyI

Acacia Obtains Patents for ECSI

Sonion Establishes Hearing Aids Plant in VietnamI

US CMS Widens Eligibility Criteria for Cochlear ImplantsI

Boston Scientific Acquires Advanced BionicsI

6. Focus on Select Global PlayersI

Advanced Bionics Corporation (US)I

Cochlear Limited (Australia)I

GN Resound Group (Denmark)I

Med-EL (Austria)I

Neurelec (France)I

Phonak AG (Switzerland)I

Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH (Germany)I

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. (US)I

Sonic Innovations, Inc. (US)I

Widex A/S (Denmark)I

William Demant Holding (Denmark)I

Oticon A/S (Denmark)I

Bernafon AG (Switzerland)I

7. Global Market PerspectiveI

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids by Product Segment - Behind-the-Ear, In- the- Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Hearing Aids by Product Segment - Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Hearing Aids by Product Segment -Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely- in-the Canal Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 21: World Long-term Projections for In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-the-Canal (ITC) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 24: World Long-term Projections for In-the-Canal (ITC) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for In-the-Canal (ITC) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 27: World Long-term Projections for Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Measurement/Testing Devices by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Measurement/ Testing Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for Measurement/Testing Devices by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Measurement/Testing Devices by Product Segment - Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 33: World Long-term Projections for Measurement/ Testing Devices by Product Segment - Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for Measurement/Testing Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Otoscopes by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 36: World Long-term Projections for Otoscopes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 37: World 10-Year Perspective for Otoscopes by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiometers by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 39: World Long-term Projections for Audiometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 40: World 10-Year Perspective for Audiometers by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Impedence Analyzers by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 42: World Long-term Projections for Impedence Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 43: World 10-Year Perspective for Impedence Analyzers by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aid Analyzers by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 45: World Long-term Projections for Hearing Aid Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 46: World 10-Year Perspective for Hearing Aid Analyzers by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Measurement/Testing Devices by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 48: World Long-term Projections for Other Measurement/ Testing Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 49: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Measurement/ Testing Devices by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 50: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cochlear Implants by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 51: World Long-term Projections for Cochlear Implants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

Table 52: World 10-Year Perspective for Cochlear Implants by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)I

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Market Trends

Digital Products Gain Ground

Penetration Levels Expected to Rise

Growing Prevalence of Hearing Impairment Boosts Market

Binaural Penetration

Cochlear Implants on the Road to Widespread Adoption

Reimbursement Issues

Table 53: Costs Associated with a Cochlear Implant Procedure in the US: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Facts and Figures about Hearing Impairment

Table 54: Percentage of Individuals with Hearing Loss Relative to the General Population by Age Group in the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

US Hearing Aid Market

Table 55: US Hearing Aids Market (2005): Percentages of Hearing Impaired, Hearing Aid Owners, and Ownership of Hearing Aids Among Hearing Impaired by Category - Severe, Moderate, Mild and Profound (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Leading Players

Table 56: Leading Players in the US Hearing Instruments Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Shares for Starkey Laboratories, Siemens Hearing, Instruments, GN ReSound, Oticon, Phonak, Widex Hearing and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57: Leading Players in the US Cochlear Implants Market: 2005 - Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Cochlear, Advanced Bionics and MED-EL (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Players in ABR/ OAE Analyzers

Table 58: Leading Players in the US ABR/ OAE Analyzers Market (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of sales for Natus Medical, Grason Stadler, and SonaMed. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Distribution System

Regulations & Acts

Safe Medical Devices Act (SDMA)

Hearing Aid Compatibility Act 1988

American Disabilities Act (ADA)

Federal Hearing Conservation Amendment

ANSI Standards for the US

Export- Imports Scenario

Exports:

Table 59: Hearing Aids Market in the US (2006 - 07): Exports (*) in US$ ‘000 by Select Country - Mexico, China, Denmark, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland (**), Argentina, Colombia and Australia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Imports:

Table 60: Hearing Aids Market in the US (2006 - 07): Imports (*) in US$ Million by Select Country - Singapore, Denmark, China, Switzerland (**), Mexico, Sweden, Vietnam, Austria, Germany and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 61: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62: US Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: US 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Cochlear Implants

Exports & Imports:

Exports:

Table 64: Canadian Hearing Aids Market (2006 - 07): Exports (*) in US$ ‘000 by Select Country - Japan, United Kingdom, Brazil, United States, China, Switzerland, Singapore, Chile, South Korea and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Imports:

Table 65: Canadian Hearing Aids Market (2006 - 07): Imports (*) in US$ ‘000 by Select Country - Denmark, Switzerland, Singapore, China, United States, Australia, Mexico, Austria, Sweden and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 66: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67: Canadian Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Regulatory Environment

Distribution System

Product Launch

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 69: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70: Japanese Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Cochlear Implants Market

Table 72: Leading Players in the European Cochlear Implants Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Cochlear, MED-EL, MXM, and Advanced Bionics (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regulatory Environment

Private Sector Offers Lucrative Opportunities

Reimbursement Issues

Standards for Hearing Protection

Product Launch

B. Market Analytics

Table 73: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74: European Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75: European 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely- in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77: European Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78: European 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Competition

Table 79: Leading Players in the French Hearing Aids Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shares for - Audika, Amplifon, Audition santé, Audition conseil, Mutualist Audition, Entendre, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 80: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81: French Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82: French 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Competition

Table 83: Leading Players in the German Cochlear Implants Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Cochlear, MED-EL, and Advanced Bionics (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84: Leading Players in the German Hearing Aids Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Volume Sales for Siemens, GN Great Nordic, William Demant, Phonak, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 85: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86: German Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87: German 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Strategic Corporate Development

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 88: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89: Italian Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear,In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2000, (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Standards & Acts in the Industry

Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Noise at Work Regulations 1989

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 91: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92: UK Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind- the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely- in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93: UK 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

A. Market Analysis

Strategic Corporate Development

B. Market Analytics

Table 94: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95: Spanish Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the- Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

Market Analysis

Table 97: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98: Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind- the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely- in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Denmark

Danish Children with Hearing Impairment

Public Clinics Dominate Hearing Aid Fittings

Sweden

Switzerland

Belgium

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 100: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Cochlear Implants Market

Growth Prospects

Table 103: Number of Cochlear Implant Clinics in Asia by Country: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Shares

Table 104: Share of Leading Players in the Asia-Pacific Cochlear Implants Market: 2005 - Cochlear, MED-EL, Advanced Bionics and MXM (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regulatory Scenario

Australia

China

Hearing Aids

Cochlear Implants

India

Hearing Loss in Children More Prevalent in Rural Areas

Hearing Impairment Scenario

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 105: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

Market Analysis

Table 108: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 109: Latin American Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely- in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Hearing Aids Market in South Africa

Hearing Impairment in Africa

Facts and Figures

B. Market Analytics

Table 111: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment- Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 112: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 113: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In- the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) and Cochlear Implants Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 116 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 146)

Region/Country Players

The United States 64

Canada 7

Japan 5

Europe 57

France 8

Germany 17

The United Kingdom 9

Italy 1

Spain 2

Rest of Europe20

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 12

Latin America 1