The Medical Technology Industry at a Glance 2004
September 2004
Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
Lewin contact: Clifford Goodman
The document, prepared for the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), presents data from a variety of government and private sources, and offers a comprehensive profile of the medical technology industry. Through numerous graphs and tables, the report provides the latest information on: the general composition of the U.S. medical technology industry; the international market for medical technology; trade and export statistics; economic activity of the sector and industry R&D spending. The report also includes recent statistical data on FDA and CMS’ regulatory oversight of the industry and highlights the contributions of the medical technology industry to the overall strength of the U.S. economy and to improved patient outcomes.