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Is the surgical and medical instruments industry growing?
the medical and surgical products industry is growing rapidly.
What was the revenue of the surgical and medical instruments industry in 2001?
The value of shipments of surgical and medical instrument manufacturers totaled approximately $23.56 billion in 2001
How many people work in the surgical and medical instruments industry?
employs more than 100,000 individuals
What companies lead the surgical and medical instrument industry?
One of the largest manufacturers of surgical and medical instruments and apparatus is Baxter International Inc. and its subsidiary, Baxter Healthcare Corp.
What are surgical instruments?
Surgical instruments are tools or devices that perform such functions as cutting, dissecting, grasping, holding, retracting, or suturing. Most surgical instruments are made from stainless steel.
Who regulates surgical and medical instruments?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation.
What surgical and medical instruments were developed in the twentieth century?
New materials, such as stainless steel and plastics, broadened the scope of the device and apparatus industry. New equipment such as catheters, suction devices,
Are medical and surgical instruments exported form the U.S.?
By the close of the twentieth century, the medical and surgical equipment business had become one of America's leading export industries.
Where can I purchase a surgical retractor at online?
What major law governs surgical and medical instruments?
The 1990 Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA), which defined procedures for bringing medical products to the market,
What doctor first used surgical and medical instruments?
In the early 1600s, an Italian professor named Sanctorious
What are the categories of surgical and medical instruments?
Some of the largest general categories of equipment are hand instruments, monitoring equipment, intravenous apparatus, syringes, and catheters.
