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Market vs. Industry Reports
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Market vs. Industry ReportsMarket reports focus on the downstream consumer market; industry reports focus on the supplying industry.
Medical Device Market Intelligence
Market Reports & Data
These databases contain pre-packaged market reports that cover the medical device industry.
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GlobalData MedicalNews, deal information, company profiles, market data, and reports for the medical device industry. Our subscription does not include downloading.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Access: GlobalData Access help.
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BCC ResearchGlobal market reports in 19+ verticals, including advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical devices, engineering, and information technology.
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MarketResearch.com AcademicGlobal market research reports, including industry overviews, competitive analysis, market trends, product innovations, buyer behavior, and market share. Includes reports from groups such as Kalorama Information, Packaged Facts, and Simba Information.
Additional Resources
Market Players / Company Lists
Research key players or build your own list that includes more than just those with the largest market share.
Medical Device Industry Analysis
Industry Reports
Industry reports provide an overview of an industry, focusing on the companies that create the products or services, their supply chain, and things that could impact the industry (e.g. trade wars, changing consumer habits, etc.).
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IBISWorldU.S., Global, and China industry reports, and business environment reports that cover industry performance drivers. Includes a US Industry Wizard to create and export custom lists of industries.
Help: IBISWorld search help.
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StatistaProvides statistics gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources. Use the source information to track down additional data and information. Includes a Global Consumer Survey that provides country-level survey data on a variety of consumer behavior and brand preference topics.
Additional Resources
Industry Associations
Industry associations are a great source of information. Look for sections on their website titled "Resources", "Publications", "Data". Note that some materials may be restricted to members. Some examples are:
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The Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)A national trade association representing independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products, and health care information systems.
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Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)An international association for companies producing medical devices, diagnostic products, and health information systems.
Additional Resources
Regulators
Regulating bodies (both in governments and independent agencies) often are a great source of data and information about the industries they regulate.
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FDA: Medical DevicesDevice procedures, regulations, guidelines, safety, recalls, research, and news.
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FDA: Medical Device DatabasesIncludes Premarket Approvals (PMA) database, MAUDE (Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience), Premarket Notifications (510(k)s), etc.
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Overview of Device RegulationU.S. FDA is a medical device regulatory body for the United States. Provides information on the approval process and related laws and regulations.
Related Resources
The following resources may also be helpful for researching the biotechnology industry.
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Business News & Trade ArticlesOne great way to learn about an industry, market, or product, is to scour news and industry media outlets for information.