1. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Pulse Oximetry Sensors and Capnography Supplies and Blood Pressure Cuffs and Electrocardiogram Supplies Markets Participants Focus on Alternate Care Facilities to Sustain Growth Medical Devices Group “Improved outpatient diagnostics and treatment has enabled the medical profession to move away from acute intervention to preventative care. As a result, demand for patient monitoring equipment supplies in the alternate care markets such as physician offices, clinics, and ambulatory care centers is likely to increase in the coming years.”

2. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Patent expiry of Nellcor’s R-Cal algorithm and the subsequent increase in competition results in revenue reduction The use of capnography in procedural sedation is on the rise following the implementation of ASA and JCAHO standards Demand for patient monitoring devices is experiencing strong growth in the expanding freestanding surgery center market The push to reduce hospital stays combined with pharmaceutical advances and improved outpatient care has created a sustainable alternative care market for patient monitoring devices Aging population and growing weight-related health disorders and degenerative diseases are increasing the demand for patient monitoring devices

3. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Analysis of industry trends and in-depth discussion of business strategies Revenue forecasts and unit shipment forecasts including breakup by supplies (disposable versus reusable items) and usage (multi- parameter patient monitoring versus stand-alone equipment) Pricing analysis by type of supplies and information on market share of leading participants Market drivers and restraints for each product segment Industry challenges and strategies

4. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Coverage: The United States Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Analysis of winning growth strategies to help companies create a competitive edge

5. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants Find out how you compare to the competition Assess current and future drivers and restraints Determine and exploit new market share opportunities Technology Providers Understand technology adoption Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs Investment Community Determine which participants will outperform the competition Assess attractiveness of investing in the patient monitoring equipment markets

6. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants 3M Healthcare BCI, Inc. Conmed Corp. Datascope Corp. Datex-Ohmeda GE Medical Systems Kendall LGP & Ludlow Masimo Corp. Nellcor Purtian Bennette, Inc. Nonin Oridion Systems Ltd. Philips Medical Systems Respironics Novametrix Spacelabs Medical

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