Table of Content

1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Scope of Research
1.2 Research Methodology
1.2 Research Methodology (continued)
1.3 Our Perspective — Frugal Medical Devices Improve Quality of Life of Patients in the Emerging Economies

2.0 Technology Snapshot
2.1 Frugal Medical Device Innovations and Their Importance in Emerging Economies
2.2 Value Propositions Offered by Frugal Innovations in Emerging Economies
2.3 Opportunities and Challenges of Frugal Innovations
2.4 Technology Segmentation: Medical Devices Can Be Broadly Categorized Based On Its Purpose

3.0 Frugal Medical Devices—Industry Overview and Trends Assessment
3.1 Impact Mapping of Growth Drivers of the Frugal Medical Devices Industry
3.2 National Self-sufficiency Measures Post-COVID-19 Will Drive Frugal Medical Device Innovations
3.3 Innovations in Sensor technology, AI, and Tele-health Services
3.4 Impact Mapping of Growth Challenges of the Frugal Medical Devices Industry
3.5 Difficulty to Scale is a Major Challenge of the Industry
3.6 The Entire Innovation Process of a Firm Needs Optimization to Achieve Sustainable Low-cost Products
3.7 Adoption of Frugal Innovations in the Emerging Economies is High
3.8 Current Status of the Frugal Innovation Drivers in the Developed and Emerging Economies Differ

4.0 Technology Profiles
4.1.1 Smartphone-based Non-Mydriatic Fundus Camera
4.1.2 Point of Care Diagnostic Test Kits Improve Affordability and Accessibility of Healthcare
4.1.3 Diagnostic Test Kits Aiding Mass Screening in Emerging Economies During COVID-19 Pandemic
4.2 Technology Segment – Frugal Therapeutic Medical Devices
4.2.1 Low-cost, Portable Infant Warmer for Pre-mature Babies
4.2.2 Affordable Therapeutic Medical Devices Improve the Quality of Life of Patients
4.3 Technology Segment – Frugal Medical Imaging Devices
4.3.1 Affordable, Portable, and Easy-to-use Medical Imaging Devices Can Enhance Availability and Accessibility of Healthcare
4.3.2 Local Manufacturing of Medical Devices Can Reduce the Cost
4.4 Technology Segment – Frugal Surgical Devices
4.4.1 Affordable Surgical Devices and Implants Improve the Quality of Life of Rural Communities
4.4.2 3D-printing Technology and Recycling Plastic Waste Reduces the Cost of Prosthetics
4.4.3 Affordable Surgical Devices, Equipment, and Robots

5.0 Growth Opportunities in the Frugal Medical Devices Industry
5.1 Scenario in the Emerging Economies is Favorable for Frugal Medical Device Innovations
5.2 India, the Hub of Frugal Engineering, Producing Devices with High Global Market Potential
5.3 COVID-19, a Growth Opportunity for the Frugal Medical Devices Industry
5.4 Growth Opportunities for Frugally Innovating Western Firms in Emerging Economies
5.5 Growth Opportunities for Frugally Innovating Local Companies in Emerging and Developed Economies
5.6 Growth Opportunities in the Major Frugal Medical Device Segments
5.7 Partnerships and Investments on the Local Medical Devices of the Emerging Economies will be Beneficial
5.8 Key Conclusions and Strategic Recommendations

6.0 Intellectual Property Landscape of Frugal Medical Devices
6.1 IP Activity Indicates High Interest in Frugal Medical Device Innovations
6.2 Key Patents to Check
6.2 Key Patents to Check (continued)
6.2 Key Patents to Check (continued)

7.0 Key Industry Participants
7.1 Database of Key Industry Participants
7.1 Database of Key Industry Participants (continued)
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