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In 2011, the size of MDDI (Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry) reached USD 325 billion, and it is expected to hit USD 440 billion with 4.4% CAGR.
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The top 3 categories of medical devices are in vitro diagnostics, cardiology and diagnostic imaging area. Johnson&Johnson is the top 1player in the medical device area with 25.8% market share after Synthes acquisition and expected to continue to dominate the top position at 2018. The charts below illustrates the top players in different categories of medical device market.
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