Summary

Other Scenarios:

Buyer: Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Last Price: 53.45 Market Cap.: 33.15B
Target: Beckman Coulter, Inc. (BEC) Last Price: 40.57 Market Cap.: 2.54B

Lines of Business Summary:

Product Summary:

Overlap & Complementary Sectors

Sector Buyer Target # of Focused Companies
Healthcare 846
Biopharmaceuticals   368
Healthcare Services   142
Medical Devices 225
Nutritional Health   28
Outsourced Services 48
Scientific Products   25

- Focused. Denotes that the company is considered focused in this area. In general, Focused Companies draw the majority of their earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Pure-Plays. Denotes that the company is focused in the selected sector and generates nearly all earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Participation. Denotes that the company develops products in this line of business.

Sample Products in Similar Lines of Business

Sample Products in Complementary Lines of Business

Buyer (Total: 220)
  • Physiometrix Patient State Analyzer (PSA) 4000
  • Ultra-Fit Anesthesia Face Mask Series
  • Ultra-Seal Anesthesia Face Mask Series
  • Baxter Breathing Bag Series
Target (Total: 294)
  • Power Processor Fast Track
  • Power Processor Automated Sample Processing System And Related Accessories
  • Accelnet Automation Network
  • IL 1600 Series
Buyer
  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
  • Diphenhydramine
  • Phenergan With Dextromethorphan (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride
Target
  • MegaSNPatron
  • Coulter COUNTER Series
  • Coulter DELSA 440 SX
  • Coulter LS Series

Business Relationship Summary:

Top Key Suppliers

Top Key Customers

Buyer (Total: 18)
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA)
  • Medco Health Solutions Inc. (MHS)
  • WPP PLC (ADR) (WPPGY)
  • CA, Inc. (CA)
Target (Total: 8)
  • Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc. (CRTX)
  • Techne Corporation (TECH)
  • Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. (IMA)
  • JDS Uniphase Corporation (JDSU)
Buyer (Total: 13)
  • Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB)
  • DaVita Inc. (DVA)
  • United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)
  • Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMLN)
Target (Total: 5)
  • Roche Holding Ltd. (ADR) (RHHBY)
  • GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) (GSK)
  • Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (SIAL)
  • Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. (IMA)

Key Financial Summary:

Key Metrics

  Buyer Target
Number of Employees 46,000 10,500
Revenue Per Employee 274,752.8 289,860.8
Total Revenue 3,151.0 758.8
Total Expenses 2,541.0 717.6
Other Revenue 0.0 0.0
Cost of Revenue 1,630.0 406.8
SG&A Expense 681.0 209.2
Research & Development 230.0 74.8
Other Operating Expense 0.0 0.0
Operating Income 610.0 41.2
Unusual Income 0.0 26.8
LT Debt to Capital 31.09 37.67
Fwd P/E 15.51 11.07
Fwd P/Rev 2.61 0.80
Book Value 7,059.0 1,534.6
Curr Portion of LTD/Cap Lease 5.0 4.2

Individual Company Summary

Focused

Buyer

Focused (): Healthcare > Medical Devices

Target

Focused (): Healthcare > Medical Devices > Clinical Diagnostics

Business Description

Buyer

Baxter International Inc. (Baxter) develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, cancer, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide. These products are used by hospitals, kidney dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, doctors? offices, clinical and medical research laboratories, and by patients at home under physician supervision. The Company operates in three segments: The BioScience, Medication Delivery and Renal.

Target

Beckman Coulter, Inc. is a manufacturer of biomedical testing instrument systems, tests and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes. Its products are used in a range of applications, from lab solutions used for pioneering medical research, clinical research and drug discovery to diagnostic systems found in hospitals and physicians? offices to aid in patient care. The Company markets its products in more than 130 countries. During the year ended December 31, 2007, approximately 48% of revenue of the Company came from outside the United States. The Company has four product areas: Chemistry Systems, Immunoassay Systems, Cellular Systems, and Discovery and Automation Systems. On December 28, 2007, the Company acquired the flow cytometry instrument business of Dako Denmark A/S.

Deal Summary

Key Ratios

  Buyer Target
Gross Margin % 49.18 46.35
Operating Margin % 20.22 8.39
Quick Ratio 1.29 1.11
Current Ratio 2.24 2.2
Coverage Ratio -0.03 -0.13
Total Assets 15,209.0 3,616.8
Return on Equity % 27.24 10.53
Return on Assets % 12.64 4.47
Cash+ ST Inv. Per Share 3.43 1.11
Total Debt 3,420.0 998.7
Total Debt to Equity % 48.45 65.08
Total Debt to Tangible Equity % 63.94 229.43
Debt to Asset % 22.49 27.61

Product Summary

Sector Buyer Target
Healthcare
Biopharmaceuticals  
Allergies
The Allergies Subsector includes therapeutics that treat exaggerated immune reaction induced by exposure to a foreign substance.
 
Cardiovascular System
The Cardiovascular System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels.
 
Digestive System
The Digestive System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the digestive system.
 
Endocrinology/Metabolism
The Endocrinology/Metabolism Subsector includes therapeutics that treat metabolic disorders and conditions resulting from the dysfunction of hormone secreting glands.
 
Hematology
The Hematology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat blood-based diseases and disorders.
 
Immunology
The Immunology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the immune system.
 
Infectious Diseases
The Infectious Diseases Subsector includes therapeutics that treat diseases caused by the invasion and reproduction of microorganisms in the body.
 
Musculoskeletal System
The Musculoskeletal System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissue involved with them.
 
Neurology
The Neurology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders of the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
 
Oncology
The Oncology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat and manage various types of cancer and related complications.
 
Pain Management
The Pain Management Subsector includes therapeutics that treat and management pain.
 
Respiratory System
The Respiratory System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
 
Surgery
The Surgery Subsector includes therapeutics that treat complications associated with surgical procedures.
 
Toxicology
The Toxicology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat harmful effects from exposure to toxic substances; narcotics, nicotine and alcohol withdrawal therapeutics are also included in this sector.
 
Urology
The Urology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat diseases of the kidney, urinary tract, bladder, and the male reproductive system.
 
Healthcare Services  
Patient Care
The Patient Care Subsector is comprised of companies that provide services to patients for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of diseases and injuries.
 
Medical Devices
Anesthesiology
The Anesthesiology Subsector includes medical devices that deliver and monitor anesthetics.
 
Cardiology
The Cardiology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases affecting the heart and proximal blood vessels. Common devices include vital sign monitors, cardiac defibrillators, pacemakers, and other surgical equipment.
 
Clinical Diagnostics
The Clinical Diagnostics Subsector includes medical devices that analyze human body specimens within a medical setting. These devices, including equipment, biological and chemical reagents are primarily used for the diagnosis of diseases.
 
Drug Delivery
The Drug Delivery Subsector includes medical devices that facilitate the delivery of medications through different anatomical entryways, including blood vessels, skin, the mouth, and the lungs. Common devices in this sector include vascular access catheters, needles, implants, and inhalers.
 
Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnosis and treat conditions affecting the stomach and intestinal tract.
 
General Surgery
The General Surgery Subsector includes medical devices that perform general, non-specialty surgeries; these devices are often general in scope and are used in procedures involving various parts of the body.
 
Medical Supplies
The Medical Supplies Subsector includes basic and consumable products that are widely used in healthcare settings.
 
Neurology
The Neurology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose, monitor and treat neurological disorders.
 
Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat eye disorders.
 
Orthopedics
The Orthopedics Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat musculoskeletal diseases involving muscles, bones and joints.
 
Respiratory
The Respiratory Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat respiratory diseases.
 
Transfusion Medicine
The Transfusion Medicine Subsector includes medical devices and accessories that prepare or implement blood transfusion.
 
Urology
The Urology Subsector includes medical that diagnose and treat urinary tract and male reproductive disorders.
 
Vascular
The Vascular Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat of conditions affecting the blood vessels.
 
Nutritional Health  
Dietary/Naturopathic Supplements
The Dietary/Naturopathic Subsector includes nutritional biochemicals and nutrients derived from natural sources that are intended to support health.
 
Outsourced Services
Bioanalytical Services
The Bioanalytical Services Subsector includes outsourced services that utilize bioanalytical instruments to analyze biological samples.
 
Development/Manufacturing Services
The Development/Manufacturing Services Subsector includes companies that provide research, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing to biopharmaceutical and medical device companies.
 
Drug Discovery Services
The Drug Discovery Services Subsector includes companies that provide biopharmaceutical companies with novel biological targets and drug leads.
 
Scientific Products  
Analytical Instruments
The Analytical Instruments Subsector includes scientific products that determine the quantitative and qualitative nature of biochemical samples.
 
Bioanalytical Instruments
The Bioanalytical Instruments Subsector includes scientific products, devices and apparatuses that determine the quantitative and qualitative nature of a biological samples.
 
Consumables
The Consumables Subsector includes chemicals, reagents, standards, media, and disposable labware that are normally depleted or worn out by continuous use.
 

- Focused. Denotes that the company is considered focused in this area. In general, Focused Companies draw the majority of their earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Pure-Plays. Denotes that the company is focused in the selected sector and generates nearly all earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Participation. Denotes that the company develops products in this line of business.

Product Details

Sector Buyer Target
Healthcare
Biopharmaceuticals  
Allergies  
Dermatology  
Antihistamines
Products that inhibit inflammation by blocking the action of histamines on tissues.

Buyer Products:

  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
 
Ophthalmology  
Antihistamines
Therapeutics that inhibit inflammation by blocking the action of histamines on tissues.

Buyer Products:

  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
 
Upper Respiratory  
Antihistamines
Therapeutics that inhibit the inflammation by blocking the action of histamines on tissues.

Buyer Products:

  • Diphenhydramine
  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
 
Antihistamines/Antitussives
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and relieve or prevent coughs.

Buyer Products:

  • Phenergan With Dextromethorphan (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and relieve or prevent coughs.

Buyer Products:

  • Phenergan VC (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
 
Cardiovascular System  
Heart Disorders  
Angina  
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat chest pains by inhibiting stimulation of beta adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Buyer Products:

  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
  • Atenolol
 
Arrhythmia  
Adenosine A1 Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat abnormal rhythm of the heart beat by selectively stimulating the A1 adenosine receptor, slowing the speed of AV nodal conduction

Buyer Products:

  • Adenosine
 
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat abnormal rhythm of the heart beat by inhibiting the stimulation of beta adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Brevibloc (Esmolol HCl)
  • Acebutalol Hydrochloride
  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
 
Potassium Channel Blocking Agents
Therapeutics that treat abnormal rhythm of the heart by preventing the entry of potassium into heart muscle cells.

Buyer Products:

  • Quinidine Sulfate ER
 
Heart Failure (HF)  
Complications  
Edema  
Loop Diuretic Agents
Therapeutics that treat the excessive accumulation of fluids by increasing the excretion of sodium, potassium, chloride ions, and water in urine.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Healthcare Bumetanide
 
Myocardial Infarction (MI)  
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat irreversible damage to the heart muscle by blocking the beta adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Buyer Products:

  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
  • Atenolol
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of heart and circulatory system disorders in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • CD34+ Cells (Adult Stem Cells)
 
Vascular Disorders  
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)  
Anticoagulating Agents (Anticoagulants)  
Thrombin Inhibitors
Therapeutics that prevent or treat clots in blood vessels by preventing blood clots from forming.

Buyer Products:

  • Heparin Sodium
 
Hypertension  
Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat high blood pressure by stimulating the alpha adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Buyer Products:

  • Guanfacine
 
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat high blood pressure by blocking the beta adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Buyer Products:

  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
  • Atenolol
  • Acebutalol Hydrochloride
 
Hypovolemia  
Plasma Volumizers  
Albumin-Based
Therapeutics based on plasma proteins that treat a decrease in circulating fluid (plasma) in the body by increasing plasma volume.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Buminate (Albumin)
  • Baxter BioScience Flexbumin (Albumin)
 
Thromboembolism  
Anticoagulating Agents (Anticoagulants)  
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors  
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat the obstruction of a blood vessel by preventing platelets from clumping together.

Buyer Products:

  • Dipyridamole
 
Thrombin Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat the obstruction of a blood vessel by preventing blood clots from forming.

Buyer Products:

  • Heparin Sodium
 
Digestive System  
Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders  
Gastroesophageal Disorders  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)  
Dopamine Receptor Blocking Agents
Therapeutics that treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) by blocking dopamine receptor and stimulating gastrointestinal movement without stimulating secretions from the pancreas, stomach or gall bladder.

Buyer Products:

  • Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
 
Nausea/Vomiting  
Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
Therapeutics that treat nausea and vomiting by blocking the serotonin receptors.

Buyer Products:

  • Ondansetron Injection
  • Granisetron Hydrochloride
 
Endocrinology/Metabolism  
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of endocrinology disorders in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • PROMAXX Microsphere Dry Powder Inhaled Insulin
 
Hematology  
Hemophilia  
Hemophilia A  
Clotting Agents
Therapeutics that aid in blood coagulation.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Hemofil M (Antihemophilic Factor (Human))
  • Baxter BioScience FEIBA VH (Immuno Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex)
  • Baxter BioScience Advate/Ultra-High Dosage ADVATE (Antihemophilic Factor VIII, Plasma/Albumin Free Method (rAHF-PFM))
 
Hemophilia B  
Clotting Agents
Therapeutics that assist in blood coagulation.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Proplex T (Factor IX Complex)
  • Baxter BioScience FEIBA VH (Immuno Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex)
 
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Disorders  
Anemia  
Recombinant Human Erythropoietins
Therapeutics that treat conditions characterized by reduced delivery of oxygen to body tissues by stimulating red blood cell production.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Epoetin Omega
 
Research/Preclinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of hematological disorders in very early stages of research where no human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • Long-Acting Recombinant Factor IX
  • Recombinant Protein ADAMTS13
  • Baxter Healthcare Recombinant Factor VIII (Von Willebrand Factor (VWF)) Therapeutic Progarm
 
Serum Factor Disorders  
Hypoalbuminemia  
Albumin-Based
Therapeutics based on plasma proteins that treat low levels of serum albumin.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Buminate (Albumin)
  • Baxter BioScience Flexbumin (Albumin)
  • Baxter BioScience Albumin
 
Immunology  
Autoimmune Disorders  
Arthritis  
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)  
Analgesics  
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  
Non-Specific Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)
Therapeutics that treat pain associated with chronic inflammation of the joints by blocking cyclooxygenase activity.

Buyer Products:

  • Etodolac
 
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)  
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat a decrease in platelets by neutralizing autoantibodies with therapeutic antibodies.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience IVEEGAM EN/Gamimune N (Immune Globulin)
  • Baxter BioScience WinRho SDF (Rho Immunoglobulin Lyophilized/Liquid Form)
  • Baxter BioScience IVEEGAM (Immune Globulin)
  • Baxter BioScience Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous Solvent/Detergent)
 
Kawasaki Syndrome  
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat Kawasaki Syndrome by neutralizing autoantibodies with therapeutic antibodies.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience IVEEGAM EN/Gamimune N (Immune Globulin)
  • Baxter BioScience Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous Solvent/Detergent)
  • Baxter BioScience IVEEGAM (Immune Globulin)
 
Immune Deficiency Disorders  
Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases  
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat primary immunodeficiency diseases by providing the body with therapeutic antibodies.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience GAMMAGARD Liquid 10% (Immune Globulin Intravenous Human)
  • Baxter BioScience Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous Solvent/Detergent)
 
Research/Preclinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of immune disorders in very early stages of research where no human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • Recombinant ADAMTS13
 
Infectious Diseases  
Bacterial  
Antibacterial Agents  
Broad Spectrum  
Antibiotics  
Aminoglycosides
Therapeutics that treat a wide variety of infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

Buyer Products:

  • Gentamicin Surgical Implant
 
Cephalosporin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat a wide variety of infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Healthcare Cefepime
  • Ceftriaxone Sodium
 
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat a wide variety of infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis during active multiplication.

Buyer Products:

  • Bactocill
 
Quinolones/Fluoroquinolones
Therapeutics that treat a wide variety of infections by promoting breakage of bacterial DNA strands.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Healthcare Ciprofloxacin In Dextrose Solution
 
Tetracyclines
Therapeutics that treat a wide variety of infections by inhibiting protein synthesis and also causing alterations in cytoplasmic membranes.

Buyer Products:

  • Minocycline Hydrochloride
 
Narrow Spectrum  
Respiratory System  
Bronchitis  
Diaminopyrimidines/Sulfonamides
Therapeutics that treat bacterial infections leading to inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs by inhibiting certain enzymes that are vital for bacterial DNA transcription and repair.

Buyer Products:

  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
 
Pneumonia  
Diaminopyrimidines/Sulfonamides
Therapeutics that treat inflammation of the lungs caused by bacterial infection by inhibiting folic acid synthesis and bacterial growth.

Buyer Products:

  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
 
Tuberculosis  
Antitubercular Agents
Therapeutics that treat a bacterial infection of the lung by inhibiting bacterial and mycobacterial RNA synthesis.

Buyer Products:

  • Pyrazinamide
 
Urology  
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)  
Antibacterial Agents (Antibiotics)  
Diaminopyrimidines/Sulfonamides
Therapeutics that treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase resulting in decreased bacterial nucleic acid/protein production.

Buyer Products:

  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
 
Vaccines  
Bacterial  
Combination  
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Acellular Pertussis (DTaP)
Therapeutics that prevent or treat infectious disease by producing or artificially increasing immunity to pathogens that cause diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Certiva (DTaP)
 
Mycological (Fungal)  
Antifungal Agents  
Narrow Spectrum  
Dermatology  
Tinea Barbae  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the bearded area by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Buyer Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Capitis  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the scalp by inhibiting biosynthesis of cell walls.

Buyer Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the skin characterized by scaly, red rings by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Buyer Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the groin and perineum by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Buyer Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Pedis  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the feet by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Buyer Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Unquium  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the nails by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Buyer Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Versicolor  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of skin exposed to the sun characterized by patches of depigmentation by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Buyer Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Nervous System  
Cryptococcal Meningitis  
Triazoles
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of lining of the brain and the spinal cord by increasing permeability of the cell wall and causing a toxic build up of hydrogen peroxide.

Buyer Products:

  • Fluconazole
 
Otolaryngology (Ear/Nose/Throat)  
Esophageal Candidiasis  
Triazoles
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the esophagus caused by yeast by increasing permeability of the cell wall and causing a toxic build up of hydrogen peroxide.

Buyer Products:

  • Fluconazole
 
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis  
Azoles  
Triazoles
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the mouth and pahrynx caused by yeast by increasing permeability of the cell wall and causing a toxic build up of hydrogen peroxide.

Buyer Products:

  • Fluconazole
 
Urology  
Vaginal Candidiasis  
Azoles  
Triazoles
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the female reproductive organ caused by yeast by increasing permeability of the cell wall and causing a toxic build up of hydrogen peroxide.

Buyer Products:

  • Fluconazole
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of infectious diseases in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Bioscience Vero Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
  • H5N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Acellular Pertussis (aP) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Amvax (Tetanus, Diphtheria And Pertussis) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis-Inactivated Polio Virus (DTaP-IPV) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group B Streptococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group C Meningococcal Vaccine
 
Research/Preclinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of infectious diseases in very early stages of research where no human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Pneumococcal Otitis Media
  • Baxter BioScience Pneumococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Pneumonia (DNA Based) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group B Meningococcal
  • Baxter BioScience Group A/C Meningococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group A/B/C Meningococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group A Streptococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Escherichia coli Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis-Haemophilus Influezae Type B (DTaP-HIB) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis-Inactivated Polio Virus-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (DTaP-IPV-HIB) Vaccine
 
Viral  
DNA Viruses  
Herpesvirus  
Herpes Simplex Type 1  
Purine Nucleoside Analogs
Therapeutics that treat viral infections characterized by recurrent cold sores and fever blisters by inhibiting replication of viral DNA by incorporating themselves into growing viral DNA stands.

Buyer Products:

  • Acyclovir
 
Herpes Simplex Type 2  
Purine Nucleoside Analogs
Therapeutics that treat viral infections characterized by recurring outbreaks of painful genital lesions by inhibiting replication of viral DNA by incorporating themselves into growing viral DNA stands.

Buyer Products:

  • Acyclovir
 
Varicella Zoster  
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)  
Purine Nucleoside Analogs
Therapeutics that treat viral infections that cause shingles in adults by inhibiting replication of viral DNA by incorporating themselves into growing viral DNA stands.

Buyer Products:

  • Acyclovir
 
Varicella (Chickenpox)  
Purine Nucleoside Analogs
Therapeutics that treat viral infections that cause chicken pox in children by inhibiting replication of viral DNA by incorporating themselves into growing viral DNA stands.

Buyer Products:

  • Acyclovir
 
Musculoskeletal System  
Skeletal Disorders  
Joint Disorders  
Osteoarthritis (OA)  
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  
Non-Specific Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)
Therapeutics that treat inflammation by non-specifically inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase.

Buyer Products:

  • Etodolac
 
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)  
Analgesics  
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  
Non-Specific Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)
Therapeutics that treat pain associated with chronic inflammation of the joints by blocking cyclooxygenase activity.

Buyer Products:

  • Etodolac
 
Neurology  
Neurological Disorders  
Alzheimer`s Disease  
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat and manage Alzheimer's disease by providing a therapeutic protein.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience GAMMAGARD Liquid 10% (Immune Globulin Intravenous Human)
 
Epilepsy  
Status Epilepticus  
Sodium Channel Modulators
Therapeutics that treat Status Epilepticus by modulating the portal that allows sodium into the nerve cells.

Buyer Products:

  • Fosphenytoin Sodium
 
Headaches  
Vascular (Migraine)  
Prophylactic Treatments  
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat Migraine by inhibiting stimulation of beta adrenergic receptors.

Buyer Products:

  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
 
Neuromuscular Disorders  
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)  
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat Myasthenia Gravis by maintaining the transmission of nerve impulses by inhibiting the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Enlon-Plus(R) (Edrophonium Chloride, USP & Atropine Sulfate, USP)
  • Baxter BioScience Enlon(R) (Edrophonium Chloride, USP)
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of nervous system and mental disorders in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience GAMMAGARD Liquid 10% (Immune Globulin Intravenous Human)
 
Psychiatric Disorders  
Anxiety  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)  
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat anxiety by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter action of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Buyer Products:

  • Lorazepam
  • Diazepam
 
Sleep Disorders  
Insomnia  
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat insomnia by enhancing the inhibitory action of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Buyer Products:

  • Diazepam
 
Oncology  
Breast Cancer  
Localized  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage breast cancers by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Hematology  
Leukemia (White Blood Cell Cancer)  
Lymphoid  
Acute  
Lymphoblastic  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage rapidly progressing cancers of immature lymphocytic cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Lymphocytic  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage rapidly progressing cancers of lymphocytic cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Chronic  
Lymphocytic (CLL)  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage slowly progressing cancers of lymphocytic cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat and manage slowly progressing cancers of lymphocytic cells by providing a therapeutic protein.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous Solvent/Detergent)
 
Myeloid  
Acute  
Monocytic  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage cancers of mononuclear cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Myelogenous (AML)  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage rapidly progressing cancers of myelogenous cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Chronic  
Granulocytic  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage slowly progressing cancers of myelocytic cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Lymphoma (Lymphatic Cancer)  
Cutaneous T-Cell (CTCL)  
Mycosis Fungoides  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage T-Cell lymphomas of the skin by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Hodgkin`s Disease  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage lymphoma characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Non-Hodgkin`s Lymphoma (NHL)  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage lymphomas of B-cells and T-cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Multiple Myeloma (Plasma Cell Cancer)  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage cancers of mature antibody producing white blood cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Neurology  
Brain Cancer  
Neuroblastoma  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage cancer of primitive ganglion cells by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Opthalmology  
Retinoblastoma  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage cancers of the retina by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment and management of cancer in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • Leupromaxx (Sustained-Released Peptide Hormone Leuprolide Acetate)
 
Research/Preclinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment and management of cancer and are currently in an early research or preclinical stage of development.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Small Cell Lung Carcinoma Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Neuroblastoma Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Colon Carcinoma Vaccine
 
Urology  
Ovarian Cancer  
Adenocarcinoma  
Alkylating Agents  
Nitrogen Mustard Type
Therapeutics derived from mustard gas that treat and manage cancer of cells lining the ovary by interacting with DNA and inhibiting cell division.

Buyer Products:

  • Cyclophosphamide Injection
 
Pain Management  
Anesthesia  
General (Systemic)  
Adjunctive  
Acetylcholine Blocking Agents
Therapeutics that inhibit neuromuscular activity by competing with acetylcholine at the cholinergic receptors resulting in neuromuscular blockage.

Buyer Products:

  • Atracurium Besylate
 
Ether-Based Agents
Therapeutics that result in anesthesia due to interfering with the physiological functioning of nerve cell membranes in the brain.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Ethrane(R) (Enflurane, USP)
  • Baxter BioScience Suprane(R) (Desflurane, USP)
  • Baxter BioScience Forane(R) (IsoFlurane, USP)
 
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that result in anesthesia by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter action of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Buyer Products:

  • Diazepam
  • Midazolam
 
Hypnotic Agents (Sedatives)
Therapeutics that result in anesthesia by inducing sleep. These therapeutics have no analgesic action.

Buyer Products:

  • Propofol
 
Opioids
Therapeutics that treat pain by binding to certain nervous system receptors which alters both the perception of pain as well as the emotional response to pain.

Buyer Products:

  • Sufentanil Citrate
  • Meperidine HCl
  • Morphine Sulfate
 
Reversal  
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Antagonists
Therapeutics that reverse general anesthesia by competitively inhibiting benzodiapizines at the GABA receptors, thus reducing their effect and reversing the anesthesia.

Buyer Products:

  • Flumazenil
 
Narcotics  
Analgesics/Opioids
Therapeutics that treat pain by binding to certain nervous system receptors which alters the both the perception of pain as well as the emotional response to pain.

Buyer Products:

  • Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen
 
Opioids
Therapeutics that treat pain by binding to certain nervous system receptors which alter both the perception of pain as well as the emotional response to pain.

Buyer Products:

  • Morphine Sulfate
  • Sufentanil Citrate
  • Infumorph (Morphine Sulfate)
 
Non-Narcotics  
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  
Non-Specific Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)
Therapeutics that treat pain by non-specifically inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase.

Buyer Products:

  • Etodolac
  • Ketorolac Tromethamine
 
Skeletal Muscle Relaxing Agents
Therapeutics that treat pain by depressing specific synaptic reflexes preferentially.

Buyer Products:

  • Robaxin (Methocarbamol)
 
Respiratory System  
Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders (Lung Disorders)  
Bronchitis  
Complications  
Bacterial Infections  
Antibacterial Agents (Antibiotics)  
Diaminopyrimidines/Sulfonamides
Therapeutics that treat bacterial infections by inhibiting certain enzymes that are vital for bacterial DNA transcription and repair.

Buyer Products:

  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
 
Emphysema  
Congenital  
Proteinase Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat emphysema by providing certain proteins. The body's lack of ability to manufacture these proteins results in the disease state.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Biosciences Aralast (Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor)
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of respiratory disorders in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • Recombinant Alpha 1-Antitrypsin (AAT) Therapy
 
Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders  
Coughs/Colds  
Antihistamines
Therapeutics that inhibit the inflammation by blocking the action of histamines on tissues.

Buyer Products:

  • Diphenhydramine
  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
 
Antihistamines/Antitussives
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and relieve or prevent coughs.

Buyer Products:

  • Phenergan With Dextromethorphan (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and reduces the amount of mucous build up.

Buyer Products:

  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
  • Phenergan VC (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants/Opioids
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by suppressing histamine-related inflammation, preventing congestion and altering both the perception and emotional response to pain.

Buyer Products:

  • Phenergan VC With Codeine (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/Codeine Phosphate)
 
Antihistamines/Opioids
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by suppressing histamine-related inflammation and altering both the perception and emotional response to pain.

Buyer Products:

  • Phenergan With Codeine (Promethazine HCL/Codeine Phosphate)
 
Surgery  
Cardiovascular System  
Thrombosis  
Thrombin Inhibitors
Therapeutics that thin the blood of a blocked blood vessel during surgery by blocking an enzyme involved in the clotting process.

Buyer Products:

  • Heparin Sodium
 
General  
Complications  
Hemorrhage  
Fibrinolysis Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat complications involving bleeding after surgical procedures by inhibiting the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Tisseel VH Kit (Two-Component Fibrin Sealant)
 
Thrombosis  
Anticoagulating Agents (Anticoagulants)  
Thrombin Inhibitors
Therapeutics used to control and treat blood clots by preventing the action of thrombin, a key enzyme involved in the clot formation process.

Buyer Products:

  • Heparin Sodium
 
Musculoskeletal System  
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)  
Anticoagulating Agents (Anticoagulants)  
Thrombin Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat vascular obstructions due to platelets and cell matter by blocking an enzyme involved in the clotting process.

Buyer Products:

  • Heparin Sodium
 
Neurology  
Seizures  
Sodium Channel Modulators
Therapeutics that treat seizures by controlling the entrance of sodium into the nerve cells.

Buyer Products:

  • Fosphenytoin Sodium
 
Toxicology  
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of toxicity in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • BioScavenger (Plasma-Derived Butyrylcholinesterase)
 
Substance Abuse  
Withdrawal  
Alcohol  
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat alcohol withdrawal by increasing the effect of GABA at the relevant neuroreceptors.

Buyer Products:

  • Diazepam
 
Narcotics  
Opioid Antagonists
Therapeutics that treat narcotic addiction by blocking the effect of opioids.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Revex (Nalmefene HCl)
 
Urology  
Urological Disorders  
Bladder  
Cystitis  
Urotoxin Neutralizing Agents
Therapeutics that inhibit cystis induced by toxic therapeutics by neutralizing these therapeutics.

Buyer Products:

  • Mesnex (Mesna)
 
Healthcare Services  
Patient Care  
Ambulatory/Outpatient  
Specialized  
Dialysis
The process of cleansing the blood of end stage renal disease patients (ESRD) through the use of a semipermeable membrane, which allows waste products to pass but retains most of the blood's normal constituents. Dialysis services can be provided in outpatient settings, in patients' home, or in hospitals as a contractor.

Buyer Products:

  • RMS Lifeline
  • Baxter Renal Care
  • RMS Disease Management
 
Medical Devices
Anesthesiology  
Diagnostic  
Monitoring  
Systems  
Consciousness Monitoring
Systems designed to monitor the effect of anesthesia on patients during surgery.

Buyer Products:

  • Physiometrix Patient State Analyzer (PSA) 4000
 
Surgical  
General Procedure  
Delivery Systems  
Gas  
Breathing Accessories
Ancillary devices used to aid the administering of inhaled anesthetics, such as breathing bags and breathing masks.

Buyer Products:

  • Ultra-Fit Anesthesia Face Mask Series
  • Ultra-Seal Anesthesia Face Mask Series
  • Baxter Breathing Bag Series
 
Breathing Circuits
Devices which assist in physical mechanism of breathing.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Renal Care
  • Baxter Thick Cuff Adult Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Pediatric Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Isoflex Series Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Standard Adult Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Latex-Free Breathing Circuits
  • Thick Cuff Adult Series
  • Baxter Pediatric Isoflex Series Breathing Circuit
 
Percutaneous (Subcutaneous/Intramuscular/Intravenous)  
Fluid Administration Sets
Intravenous fluid administration sets used to deliver anesthesia.

Buyer Products:

  • InfusO.R. Pump Set Series
  • Auto Syringe Pump Set Series
 
Pumps/Systems
Devices used to pump intravenous fluids at a consistent programmed rate.

Buyer Products:

  • Auto Syringe Pump
  • InfusO.R. Pump System
 
Viscoelastics
Materials that can be applied to the skin and decrease resistance of to injected drugs.

Buyer Products:

  • Hylenex (Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase)
 
Procedure/Region Specific  
Delivery Systems  
Epidural
Devices used to inject anesthetic into the epidural space to numb the legs and abdomen, which include catheters, needles, syrninges and other prepackaged kits.

Buyer Products:

  • Single-Deck Epidural Anesthesia Tray Series
  • Double-Deck Epidural Anesthesia Tray Series
  • Single-Pack Epidural Needle Series
  • Continuous Double-Deck Epidural Anesthesia Tray Series
  • Continuous Single-Deck Epidural Anesthesia Tray Series
 
Nerve Block
Devices used to assist in the delivery of nerve block anesthetic, which include catheters, needles and other prepackaged kits.

Buyer Products:

  • Single-Deck Nerve Block Tray Series
 
Spinal
Devices used to inject anesthetic into the spine, which include catheters, needles and other prepackaged kits.

Buyer Products:

  • Single-Pack Spinal Needle Series
  • Double-Deck Spinal Anesthesia Tray Series
  • Single-Deck Spinal Anesthesia Tray Series
 
Cardiology  
Surgical  
General Procedure  
Accessories  
Vessel Closure
Devices used to close heart blood vessels.

Buyer Products:

  • Fusion Medical FloSeal FAST
 
Clinical Diagnostics  
Chemistry  
Analyzers  
Accessories
Devices which may be used in conjunction with chemistry analyzers.

Target Products:

  • Power Processor Fast Track
  • Power Processor Automated Sample Processing System And Related Accessories
 
Automation/Robotics
Equipment used to automate processes in a clinical laboratory.

Target Products:

  • Accelnet Automation Network
 
Blood Gas
Analyzers used to measure blood gases for diagnostic purposes.

Target Products:

  • IL 1600 Series
 
Discrete  
Limited Assay
Discrete analyzers with limited test menu.

Target Products:

  • ILyte Series
  • Synchron EL-ISE Electrolyte System
 
Multiple Assay
Multi-System analyzers designed for high throughput generally used in high volume clinical laboratories.

Target Products:

  • Synchron CX Series
  • ALX 1000
  • Synchron ALX 1000
  • Synchron LX Series
  • Synchron 800 Clinical System
 
Protein  
Electrophoresis
Chemistry analyzers designed to qualitatively and quantitatively measure human protein in body fluids using a technique of electrochemical separation known as electrophoesis.

Target Products:

  • Paragon CZE 2000 Protein Electrophoresis System
  • Paragon Protein Electrophoresis Systems
  • Appraise Densitometer
 
Point of Care Testing  
Critical Care Analysis  
Analyzers
Chemistry analyzers which may be used for the chemical analysis of body fluids and designed for use at the bedside during the course of patient care.

Target Products:

  • IL Synthesis
  • IL 682 CO-Oximeter
 
Test Cartridges
Specific analyte test devices used in conjunction with critical care chemistry analyzers.

Target Products:

  • Emerggency STAT Testing Series
  • Bilirubin Assay
  • Hepatic Diagnostic Assays
 
Kits  
Blood Detection
Test kits which test for the presence of blood in body fluids or stool samples.

Target Products:

  • Flexsure Series
  • Hemocult ICT Test
  • Gastroccult
  • Hemoccult Kits
  • Hemoccult Flexsure OBT
 
Cardiac
Test kits used to aid in the diagnosis of heart conditions.

Target Products:

  • QSR CKMB
 
Toxicology/Abuse Drugs
Test kits which test for the presence of drugs of abuse.

Target Products:

  • Drug Of Abuse Assays
 
Reagents  
Calibrators  
Blood Gas
Calibrators used with blood gas analyzers.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Controls
 
Routine Analyte  
Multiple
Calibrators which contain multiple specific analytes used to establish the accuracy of chemistry analyzers.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Calibrators
 
Single
Calibrators which contain a specific analyte used to establish the accuracy of chemistry analyzers.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Single Analyte
 
Controls  
Blood Gas
Controls used to verify the accuracy of blood gas test systems.

Target Products:

  • Hct Check
  • Multi-4 CO-Oximeter Control
  • abc Artificial Blood Control
  • ContrL Plus
 
Test Kits  
Hemoglobin  
Glycohemoglobin
Test kits used to measure glycohemoglobin in human blood.

Target Products:

  • Synchron Hemoglobin A1c
 
Photometric  
Cardiac  
HDL Cholesterol
High density lipoprotein cholesterol.

Target Products:

  • HDL/LDL Assay
 
Enzymes
Photometric test kits which quantitatively measure for specific metabolic enzymes in body fluids.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Enzyme Assays
 
Routine Metabolic Analytes
Photometric test kits which quantitatively measure for specific metabolic analyses in body fluids.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Routine Assays
 
Proteins  
Apolipoproteins/Lipoproteins
Lipoproteins and apolipoproteins are useful in measuring risk of cardiac disease.

Target Products:

  • Immage Lipoprotein A LPAX Reagent
 
Electrophoresis Kits
Test kits to facilitate protein electrophoresis (fractionation).

Target Products:

  • Paragon Electrophoesis Kits
 
Immunoglobulins
Tests designed to measure various types of Immunoglobulins.

Target Products:

  • Array Nephelometric Kits
 
Prealbumin/Albumin
Tests to measure prealbumin and/or albumin.

Target Products:

  • Prealbumin Assays
 
Hematology  
Analyzers  
Accessories
Disposables,consumables or peripheral equipment designed to augment or to be used in conjunction with hematology analyzers.

Target Products:

  • Power Processor Automated Sample Processing System And Related Accessories
  • Intelligent Aliquotter
  • Power Processor Fast Track
 
Flow Cytometers
Hematology analyzers designed to specifically differentiate and quantify leucocytes in human blood.

Target Products:

  • FACSCount
 
Multiple Parameter
Hematology analyzers designed for use in determining multiple hematological parameters in a clinical setting.

Target Products:

  • Coulter HmX Hematology Analyzer
  • Coulter Gen-S System
  • Coulter Ac-T diff
  • Coulter Ac-T Series
  • Coulter STKS
  • Coulter LH Series
  • Coulter MAXM
  • Coulter ONYX System
 
Reticulocyte/Erythrocyte
Hematology analyzers or devices designed to specifically differentiate and quantify reticulocytes or erythrocytes in human blood.

Target Products:

  • Coulter VCS Reticulocyte Method
 
Reagents  
Analyzer Reagents
Reagents which are used with automated hematology analyzers.

Target Products:

  • Activated Protein C (APC) Assay
  • Free Protein S/ProS Protein S Assays
  • IL Test Von Willebrand Factor Assays
  • LAC Screen (Lupus Anticoagulant)
  • IL PT-Fib Reagents
  • Hematology Analyzer Reagents
  • APTT Assays
  • IL Plasminogen Assay
 
Controls
Controls used to verify the function and test reliability of hematology analyzers.

Target Products:

  • Coulter IQAP
 
Hemostasis/Coagulation  
Analyzers  
Automated
Automated coagulation analyzers.

Target Products:

  • MCL 2
  • ACL Coagulation Analyzer Series
  • Electra 1400C
  • Electra 1800C
 
Point Of Care Testing
Devices used to perform coagulation studies at the point of patient care. For example, at the bedside or doctor's office.

Target Products:

  • AvoSure Series
 
Reagents  
Controls
Control reagents used to verify the function and test reliability coagulation analyzers or assay systems.

Target Products:

  • IL Fibrinogen Controls
  • IL Controls
  • IL Plasma Controls
 
Test Kits  
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
Reagents used to perform the Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time test.

Target Products:

  • IL APPT-C Reagent
  • IL APPT-SP
 
Antithrombin-III
Test kits used to assay for antithrombin-III.

Target Products:

  • IL Antithrombin-III
 
D-Dimer
Test kits used to assay for D-Dimer, a component of fibrin (clot) degradation..

Target Products:

  • IL D-Dimer Assays
 
Factor ID
Reagents used to perform coagulation factor assays.

Target Products:

  • IL Factor Assays
 
Fibrinogen
Reagents used to perform fibrinogen assays.

Target Products:

  • IL Fibrinogen Assays
 
Heparin
Test kits used to assay for heparin.

Target Products:

  • IL Heparin Xa
 
Protein-C
Test kits used to assay for Protein C.

Target Products:

  • IL ProClot
 
Prothrombin Time
Reagents used to perform prothrombin time assays.

Target Products:

  • IL PT-Fib Reagents
 
Specialty Assays
Test kits used to assay for special, esoteric coagulation factors..

Target Products:

  • IL Special Assay Reagents
  • Hemoliance Electrachrome Chromogenic Assays
 
Thrombin Time
Test kits used to perform the thrombin time test.

Target Products:

  • IF Thrombin Time Reagent
 
Immunoassays  
Analyzers  
Accessories
Reagents and equipment used to facilitate immunoassay testing.

Target Products:

  • Power Processor Automated Sample Processing System And Related Accessories
 
Allergy
Analyzers used to perform allergy testing.

Target Products:

  • Immage Immunochemistry System
 
Autoimmune
Analyzers used to perform autoimmune testing.

Target Products:

  • iTopia Epitope Discovery System
 
Multiple Assay
Immunoassay analyzer designed to perform multiple assays over multiple modalities.

Target Products:

  • Access Immunoassay System
  • Access/Access 2 Immunoassay Systems
  • Immage 800 System
  • UniCel DxC 600 System/UniCel DxC 600i System
  • UniCel DxC 880i Integrated Work Cell
  • UniCel DxC 800 System
  • UniCel DxC 880i System
  • UniCel DxH System
  • CellProbe HT Caspase-3/7 Whole Cell Assay
  • UniCel DxI 800 Immunoassay System
 
Therapeutic Drugs
Immunoassay analyzers designed to test for therapeutic drug levels.

Target Products:

  • Array 360 Protein System Series
 
Reagents  
Calibrators  
Immunoassay
Reagents with known values (standards) designed to adjust parameters on immunoassay instrumentation so as to maximize accuracy of the analysis.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Calibrators
 
Therapeutic Drugs
Calibrators used in the measurement of therapeutic drugs.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Calibrators
 
Toxicology/Abuse Drugs
Calibrators used in the measurement of drugs of abuse.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Single Drug
 
Controls  
Immunoassay
Controls used to verify the accuracy of immuassay test systems.

Target Products:

  • Multiple Controls
 
Test Kits  
Allergy  
Specific Allergen
Allergy test kits specific to a single allergen.

Target Products:

  • Specific IgE Tests
  • Theophylline Assay
 
Total IgE
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures total IgE antibody in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Total IgE
 
Autoimmune  
Anti-DNA Double Stranded Antibody
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures anti-double stranded DNA antibody in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Anti-dsDNA Assay
 
Complement System
Test kits used to assay various components of the complement system and related analytes.

Target Products:

  • C3/C4 Assays
 
Rheumatoid Factors (RF)
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure rheumatoid arthritis antibodies in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Rheumatoid Factor Assay
 
Bacterial  
Chlamydia
Immunoassay kits which test for current or previous infection caused by the Chlamydia organism.

Target Products:

  • Chlamydia Assays-Automated
 
Helicobacter Pylori
Immunoassay kits which test for current or previous infection caused by the helicobacter pylori bacteria.

Target Products:

  • Flexsure HP
  • ICON HP
 
Streptococcus Group A
Immunoassay kits which test for current infection caused by the Streptococcus A bacteria.

Target Products:

  • ICON Fx Strep A
  • ICON II Strep A
  • Anti-Streptolysin O Assay
 
Parasitic  
Toxoplasma
Immunoassay kit which tests for current or previous infection caused by Toxoplasma.

Target Products:

  • Toxoplasma IgM/IgC Assays
 
Radioimmunoassays  
Androgen
Radioimmunoassay test kits which measure for androgen hormones in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • RIA Androgen Assays
 
Cancer Marker
Radioimmunoassay test kits which measure for cancer markers in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • RIA Cancer Marker Assays
 
Endocrine
Radioimmunoassay test kits which measure for analytes or hormones associated with endocrine function in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • RIA Endocrine Assays
 
Fertility/Reproduction
Radioimmunoassay test kits which measure for analytes or hormones associated with fertility and or reproduction in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • RIA Fertility Assays
 
Growth/Bone
Radioimmunoassay test kits which measure for analytes or hormones associated with growth hormone or bone metabolism in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • RIA Assays
 
Thyroid
Radioimmunoassay test kits which measure for hormones or analytes associated with thyroid function in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • RIA Thyroid Assays
 
Special/Immuno Chemistry  
Anemia  
EPO
Immunoassay test kit which quantitatively measures EPO in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Erythropoietin Assay
  • Access EPO Assay
 
Ferritin
Immunoassay test kit which quantitatively measures ferritin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Ferritin Assay
 
Folate
Immunoassay test kit which quantitatively measures folate in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Folate Assays
 
Intrinsic Factor Ab
Immunoassay test kit which quantitatively measures intrinsic factor Ab in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Intrinsic Factor Ab Assay
 
Transferrin
Immunoassay test kit which quantitatively measures transferrin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Transferrin Assay
 
Vitamin B12
Immunoassay test kit which quantitatively measures ferritin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • B12 Assay
 
Cancer Marker  
Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures for alpha feto protein in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Assay
 
CA 125
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures for CA 125, a tumor marker in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Access OV Monitor
  • CA 125 Assay
 
CA 15-3
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures for CA 15-3, a tumor marker, in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • CA 15-3 Assay
  • Access BR Monitor
 
CA 19-9
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures for CA 19-9, a tumor markers in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Access GI Monitor
  • CA 19-9 Assay
 
CEA
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures for CEA, carcinoembryonic antigen, in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • CEA Assay
 
PSA/Prostate Specific Protein
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures for prostate specific antigen or prostate specific protein in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Access Hybritech Free PSA
  • Access Hybritech PSA Assay
 
Cardiac  
Myocardial Infarction/Heart Failure  
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure B-type natriuretic peptide in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • BNP Assay
 
CK-MB
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure creatinine kinase-MB fraction in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • CK-MB Assay
 
Myoglobin
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure for myoglobin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Myoglobin Assay
 
Troponin
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure for troponin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Access AccuTnl Troponin I Test
  • Troponin I Assay
 
Endocrine  
Insulin
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures iinsulin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Insulin Assay
 
Microalbumin
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures microalbumin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Microalbumin Assay
 
Fertility/Reproduction  
Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)
Test kits to measure maternal AFB in order to screen for fetal neural tube defects. May have other fetal screening tests included.

Target Products:

  • AFP Assay
 
B-hCG
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures beta hCG, human chorionic gonadotrophin, in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Beta hCG Assay
 
DHEA-SO4
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures DHEA sulfate in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • DHEA-S Assay
 
Estradiol
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures estradiol in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Estradiol Assay
 
Estriol
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures estriol in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Unconjugated Estriol Assay
 
FSH
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures FSH, follicle stimulating hormone, in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • FSH Assay
 
Inhibin
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure inhibin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Inhibin A Assay
 
Lutenizing Hormone
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures LH, lutinizing hormone, in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • LH Assay
 
Pregnancy Tests  
Serum/Urine
Immunoassay test kits which determine pregnancy in serum or urine.

Target Products:

  • ICON Series
  • ICON II hCG
 
Progesterone
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures progesterone in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Progesterone Assay
 
Prolactin
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures prolactin in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Prolactin Assay
 
Testosterone
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures testosterone in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Testosterone Assay
 
General Immunodiagnostics  
C Reactive Protein
Immunoassay test kits which test for non specific disease states by testing for C-reactive protein.

Target Products:

  • CRP Assay
 
Cytokine
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures cytokines in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • iTAg MHC Tetramer IFN-y kIT
 
Growth/Bone  
Alkaline Phosphatase Activity
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures alkaline phosphatase activity in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Access Ostase Bone Alkaline Phosphatase Test
 
Cortisol
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures cortisol in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Cortisol Assays
 
Human Growth Hormone
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures human growth hormone in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • HGH Assay
  • Human Growth Hormone Assay
 
Parathyroid Hormone
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measures parathyroid hormone in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Intact PTH Assay
 
Therapeutic Drugs
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure for therapeutic drugs in serum or urine using automated instrumentation..

Target Products:

  • TDM Assays
  • Digoxin Assay
 
Thyroid  
Free T3
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure for free T3 hormone in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Free T3 Assay
 
Free T4
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure for free thyoxine hormone in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • Free T4 Assay
 
T3 Uptake
Test kits which determine the serums' ability to bind thyroid hormone (T3), a parameter directly linked to the ability to maintain normal thyroid hormone levels.

Target Products:

  • TU Assay
 
Thyroglobulin
Assays used to measure thyroglobulin levels, a hormone useful in diagnosis of thyroid cancer.

Target Products:

  • Thyroglobulin Assay
  • Total T3 Assay
 
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Kits or reagents designed to detect and quantitate the concentration of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in human blood samples.

Target Products:

  • Hypersensitive TSH
 
Total T4
Immunoassay test kits which quantitatively measure for total thyroxine in plasma or serum.

Target Products:

  • T4 Assay
 
Toxicology/Abuse Drugs  
Single Drug Kit
Immunoassay test kits which measure for a specific drug of abuse in body fluids.

Target Products:

  • TDM Assays
  • Toxicolgy Assays
 
Viral  
Cytomegalovirus
Immunoassay kit which tests for the presence of infectious disease or previous infection caused by cytomegalovruses.

Target Products:

  • CMV Assays - Automated
 
Hepatitis
Immunoassay kits which tests for current or previous infection caused by Hepatitis viruses.

Target Products:

  • Hepatitis Assays
 
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)  
Serum  
EIA
Immunoassay kit which tests for the presence of infectious disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in serum or plasma using EIA methodologies.

Target Products:

  • HIV 1/2 Assay - Automated
 
Rubella
Immunoassay kit which tests for the presence of infectious disease caused by the mumps virus.

Target Products:

  • Rubella Assays- Automated
 
Specimen Collection  
Blood  
Arterial  
ABG Collection Kits
Collection devices used to collect arterial blood samples.

Target Products:

  • Arterial Sampling Kits
 
Drug Delivery  
Infusion Therapy  
Accessories  
Admixture Systems
Medical systems designed to combine multiple medications for delivery to the patients

Buyer Products:

  • Clintec Automix(R) Compounder System and Accessory
  • Clintec Micromix(R) Compounder System and Accessory
 
Closed Blood Sampling Systems
Sampling systems which do not use needles to access infusion systems to obtain a blood sample.

Buyer Products:

  • Edwards VAMP Jr.
  • Edwards VAMP
 
Filtration Products
Device used to filter fluids for infusion.

Buyer Products:

  • Fenwal Blood Device And Set Series
  • I.V. Filtration Set Series
 
Fluid Administration/Extension Sets
Filtered IV sets designed for infusion therapy.

Buyer Products:

  • Interlink Huber Needle Extension Set Series
  • Interlink Buretrol Solution Set Series
  • Interlink Secondary Medication Set Series
  • Needle*Lock(TM) Device and Set Series
  • High Flow Rate Extension Set
  • Interlink Catheter Extension Set Series
  • Interlink Minivolume Extension Set
  • Mini-Infuser Microbore Series
  • Interlink Solution Set Series
  • Interlink Continu-Flo Solution Set Series
  • Interlink Extension Set Series
  • maxx Infusion Pump Extension Set
 
Fluid Warmers
Medical devices used to maintain the warmth of the medical products prior to and during the infusion process.

Buyer Products:

  • ThermaCyl Blood/Fluid Warmer
 
Needleless Fluid Administration/Extension Sets
Valve systems designed to work without needles to prevent patient injuries.

Buyer Products:

  • Interlink Luer Lock Injection Site Series
  • Baxject Needleless Transfer Device
  • Clearlink
 
Pump Sets
Pump sets designed specifically for infusion therapy.

Buyer Products:

  • Flo-Gard 8000 Series
  • PCA II Pump Set Series
  • AP II Pump Set Series
 
Delivery Systems  
Elastomeric Infusors
Infusion delivery system designed for small-volume fluid transmission (home use).

Buyer Products:

  • Intermate Infusor System Series
  • Small Volume Infusor System Series
  • Large Volume Infusor System Series
 
Pumps  
Multiple Channel
Multiple channel pump designed to deliver more than one infusion therapy to patients.

Buyer Products:

  • COLLEAGUE Infusion Pump
  • Flo-Gard Series
  • 6060 Multi-Therapy Infusion Pump
 
Single Channel
Single channel pump designed to deliver only one infusion therapy to patients.

Buyer Products:

  • maxx Infusion System
  • AP II Pain Management Pump
  • Flo-Gard Series
 
Syringe
Syringe used in place of a pump to deliver infusion therapy.

Buyer Products:

  • Syndeo PCA Syringe Pump
  • Auto Syringe Pump
  • PCA II Pain Management Pump
  • Mini-Infuser Syringe Pump Series
 
Integrated/Comprehensive Systems
Complete infusion systems that include pumps, monitoring devices and other accessories.

Buyer Products:

  • Ipump Pain Management System
 
Vascular Access  
Peripheral Intravenous Catheters  
Infusion Sets
Complete infusion sets containing peripheral intravenous catheters.

Buyer Products:

  • Sub-Q-Set Subcutaneous Series
  • Micro-Volume Series
 
Standard
Non-ported peripheral intravenous catheters.

Buyer Products:

  • Interlink Quik-Cath Series
  • Interlink Flash-Cath Series
 
Gastroenterology  
Treatment  
Stomach  
Tubes  
Feeding
A tube that carries food to the stomach.

Buyer Products:

  • Clintec Dual Port Feeding Tube Series
 
General Surgery  
Invasive  
Surgical-Site Treatments  
Anti-Adhesives/Anti-Scarring  
Gels
Gel-based products applied during interventional procedures to prevent adhesion to medical devices or to prevent scarring of the surgical site

Buyer Products:

  • ADEPT Adhesion Reduction Solution
 
Sealants  
Adhesives
Glue based products used to seal tissue during surgical procedures

Buyer Products:

  • ARTISS (Human Fibrin Sealant)
 
Hemostatic  
Delivery Systems
Medical devices designed to deliver hemostatic sealants to the surgical site

Buyer Products:

  • Tissomat Application Device
 
Sponges
Microfibrillar sponge used when conventional hemostasis procedures are not effective.

Buyer Products:

  • Fusion Medical FloSeal Sponge
 
Topical
Topical mixture used when conventional hemostasis procedures are not effective.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Tisseel VH Kit (Two-Component Fibrin Sealant)
  • Fusion Medical FloSeal Matrix
 
Medical Supplies  
Diagnostic  
Clinical Examination  
Basic Examining Tools
Medical instruments used to examine and monitor basic physiological functions, such as reflex, blood pressure, heart rate, and pulmonary capacity. These instruments include stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, percussion hammers and other similar items.

Buyer Products:

  • French Esophageal Stethoscope Series
 
Safety and Sterilization  
Safety  
Waste Management
Products used to control and contain biohazardous materials, such as chemical waste, fluid waste, and solid waste. These products may include bags, containers, and other more advanced waste treatment systems.

Buyer Products:

  • Bentley BosPac Plus
 
Treatment  
Wound Management/First Aid  
Cleaning/Healing Devices
Devices used to clean and facilitate healing of wounds, such as bandages, dressings, cleansers, anti-infective ointments, sponges, cold compresses and other similar items.

Buyer Products:

  • GELFOAM Plus Hemostasis Kit (Human Thrombin Sponge)
 
Neurology  
Diagnostic  
Monitoring  
Monitors  
Electroencephalograph (EEG)  
Intraoperative
An electroencephalograph that is used during surgery.

Buyer Products:

  • Physiometrix Patient State Analyzer (PSA) 4000
 
Surgical  
General Procedure  
Surgical Sealants
A glue like material, made up of biomaterials, that is used to close up surgical incisions.

Buyer Products:

  • Fusion Medical Proceed
 
Ophthalmology  
Surgical  
Procedure/Region Specific  
Cataract  
Viscoelastics
Material that can be applied to decrease resistance between two parts of the eye and promote healing and repair of damaged eye tissue.

Buyer Products:

  • Hylenex (Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase)
 
Orthopedics  
Surgical  
Procedure Specific  
Bone Loss Reconstruction  
General  
Bone Fillers
Devices used to fill the formed bone cavity with hardening material.

Buyer Products:

  • Tricos T Bone Void Filler
 
Respiratory  
Treatment  
Assisted Breathing  
Intubation  
Breathing Circuits
Instrument used to measure respiratory parameters such as pressure.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Pediatric Isoflex Series Breathing Circuit
  • Thick Cuff Adult Series
  • Baxter Pediatric Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Isoflex Series Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Standard Adult Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Latex-Free Breathing Circuits
 
Transfusion Medicine  
Blood Collection  
Accessories  
Collection/Storage
Devices, usually polymer plastic bags used for collection and subsequent storage of blood and blood components. Specific additives may or may not be incorporated to prevent the collected blood from clotting.

Buyer Products:

  • Fenwal Blood-Pack Series
  • Cryocyte Freezing Containers
  • Fenwal Double Blood-Pack Series
 
Apheresis Systems  
Plasma
Systems which separate and collect the plasma component of human blood while returning other blood components to the donor.

Buyer Products:

  • Fenwal CS-3000 Plus
  • Fenwal Amicus
  • Fenwal Autopheresis-C
 
Platelets
Systems which separate and collect the platelet cell component of human blood while returning other blood components to the donor.

Buyer Products:

  • Fenwal Amicus
 
Red Blood Cells
Systems which separate and collect the red cell component of human blood while returning other blood components to the donor.

Buyer Products:

  • Alyx Blood Collection System
  • Fenwal CS-3000 Plus
 
Blood Washers
Instruments used to wash blood cells in preparation for usage; they are often used to prepare frozen red blood cells for transfusion.

Buyer Products:

  • Cytomate Cell Processing System
 
Filtration Systems
Medical devices used to filter leukocytes from blood during the transfusion process.

Buyer Products:

  • Sepacell Leukocyte Reduction Filters
  • Sepacell RZ-2000
 
Viral Inactivation  
Plasma
Medical devices and technology which destroy infectious agents such as viruses in donor plasma without damaging the integrity of the plasma proteins.

Buyer Products:

  • Helinx Intercept Plasma System
 
Platelets
Medical devices and technology which destroy infectious agents such as viruses in blood products (platelets) without damaging the integrity of the donor platelet cells.

Buyer Products:

  • Helinx Intercept Platelet System
 
Red Blood Cells
Medical devices and technology which destroy infectious agents such as viruses in donor blood without damaging the integrity of the donor red blood cells.

Buyer Products:

  • Helinx Intercept Red Blood Cell System
 
Urology  
Surgical  
General Procedure  
Minimally Invasive/Cystoscopy  
Irrigation Pumps/Systems
Surgical instruments that pump fluids to irrigate/moisten the surface of the urinary organs

Buyer Products:

  • Irrigation Set Series
 
Treatment  
Renal  
Hemodialysis  
Components  
Concentrates
Chemicals used in hemodialysis.

Buyer Products:

  • Althin Biopharm
 
Dialysate Parameter Monitors
Medical products used to monitor parameters such as fluid pressure, concentration, pH etc. during dialysis procedures.

Buyer Products:

  • Althin Biopharm Hemavision
 
Filtration  
Dialyzers
The instrument or medium used to effect chemical dialysis which allows for the diffusion of waste products and excess water into a dialysate solution.

Buyer Products:

  • Althin Altrex
  • Accura
  • Althin Altra Nova
  • Althin MCA
  • Althin Altra Flux
 
Hemofilters
Filters used to separate the blood from the waste components during dialysis through a convection process by creating negative pressure to draw out solute particles without using a dialysate solution.

Buyer Products:

  • Renalflo II
 
Systems
A complete set of devices that act as a kidney to remove waste from the circulatory system.

Buyer Products:

  • Althin TINA System 1000 Series
  • Althin System 1000
  • Althin System 1000 with 750 RO Unit
  • BM25
  • Arena
  • Althin AltraTouch 1000
 
Peritoneal Dialysis  
Components  
Solutions
Chemical agents used in peritoneal dialysis.

Buyer Products:

  • Extraneal (Icodextrin)
  • Dianeal Series
 
Systems  
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)
Complete set of instruments and devices that cycle solution to and from the patient's peritoneum during sleep.

Buyer Products:

  • QUANTUM PD System
  • HomeChoice PRO(TM) with PD Link(TM)
  • HomeChoice Pediatric Automated
  • HomeChoice Automated
 
Continuous Ambulatory (CAPD)
Complete set of instruments and devices that perform peritoneal dialysis that can be moved around with the patient.

Buyer Products:

  • UltraBag System
 
Vascular  
Surgical  
General Procedure  
Accessories  
Introducers
Devices used to provide percutaneous introduction of catheters, interventional devices, and temporary pacing leads into the vasculature.

Buyer Products:

  • V-Link Luer-Activated Device (LAD)
 
Vessel Closure
Devices used to close and repair vascular structures, including both complete systems and associated clamps, felts and pledgets.

Buyer Products:

  • Fusion Medical FloSeal FAST
 
Nutritional Health  
Dietary/Naturopathic Supplements  
General Health
Products consisting of dietary/naturopathic supplements that are intended to support general health.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Inernational Inc.
 
Outsourced Services
Bioanalytical Services  
Nucleic Acid Purification
Bioanalytical services that purify nucleic acids.

Target Products:

  • MegaSNPatron
 
Nucleic Acid Sequencing
Bioanalytical services that identify the location of each nucleotide in a nucleic acid sample.

Target Products:

  • MegaSNPatron
 
Development/Manufacturing Services  
Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO)  
Pharmaceuticals  
Final Dosage Forms
Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) that produce large quantities of drug products in final dosage forms ready to be sold to end users.

Buyer Products:

  • Baxter Bioscience
 
Drug Discovery Services  
Lead Discovery/Validation/Optimization  
Assay Development
Bioanalytical services that are used to develop biologically based tests for use in high throughput screening (HTS).

Target Products:

  • MegaSNPatron
 
High Throughput Screening (HTS)
Bioanalytical services that allow for the biological testing of up to 10,000 compounds each day.

Target Products:

  • MegaSNPatron
 
Scientific Products  
Analytical Instruments  
Analyzers  
Particle Size
Analyzers that are used to determine the size distribution of particles based on various physical properties. Particle size analyzers utilize various technologies including: gas adsoprtion, laser diffraction, electrical sensing zone, light extinction, laser doppler velocimetry, photon correlation.

Target Products:

  • Coulter COUNTER Series
  • Coulter DELSA 440 SX
  • Coulter LS Series
  • Coulter N4 Plus
  • Delsa Nano Zeta Potential and Submicron Particle Size Analyzer
  • Coulter RapidVUE
  • Coulter SA 3100 Series
  • Coulter QuickSCAN Analyzer
  • N5 Submicron Particle Size Analyzer
 
Radiation
Gamma counter/liquid scintillation counter analyzers used to monitor and detect the amount of radiation in the environment or on surfaces.

Target Products:

  • LS 6500 Liquid Scintillation Counting System
 
Automation/Processing Equipment  
Automation Equipment  
Robotic Instruments  
Robotic Arms
Mechanical arms used to transport samples from one location to another.

Target Products:

  • ORCA Robot
  • Biomek 2000 SL System
 
Workstations
Robotic instrument systems that transfer liquid and gas samples and also heat and cool samples.

Target Products:

  • Biomek FX Series
  • Biomek NX Series
  • AutoMate 800
  • Biomek 3000
  • Vi-CELL Series Cell Viability Analyzers
  • Vidiera NsP Nucleic Sample Preparation/Detection Systems
  • Multimek 96 Automated Pippetor
 
Chromatography  
Liquid Chromatography (LC)  
Systems  
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems which run with high flow rate and are generally used to quantitate and characterize compounds.

Target Products:

  • System Gold Series HPLC
  • Microbore HPLC
 
Electrochemistry  
Components  
Electrodes
Electrochemical probes used to measure the electric components of a sample.

Target Products:

  • Titrator Electrodes
  • pH Electrodes
 
Systems  
Meters  
Multiple Parameter
Multiple parameter meters used to monitor a combination of physical characteristics of a sample, such as conductvitiy, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, ion selective, pH, redox, temperature, or total dissolved solids.

Target Products:

  • Benchtop pH Meters
 
Single Parameter  
pH
Electrochemical meters used to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH) in solution.

Target Products:

  • Phi Series
 
Titrators
Electrochemical systems used to determine the concentration of an unknown sample by comparing it with the concentration of a known standard.

Target Products:

  • Phi Series
 
Microscopy  
Imaging  
Software
Computer programs specified for imaging systems used in the analysis of samples.

Target Products:

  • Q3DM Cytoshop
 
Systems  
Single Parameter  
Fluorescent
Imaging analysis systems that are used for the acquisition, processing, and analysis of high resolution fluorescent images.

Target Products:

  • Q3DM EIDAQ 100 HTM System
 
Spectroscopy  
Software
Computer programs specified for spectroscopy systems used in the analysis of samples.

Target Products:

  • Spectroscopy Software
 
Spectrometers  
Molecular  
Ultra Violet/Visible (UV-VIS)
Absorption spectrometers that measures samples with wavelengths ranging from 200 nm to 1000 nm.

Target Products:

  • DU Series 7000 Diode Array UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
  • DU Series UV/VIS Spectrophotometers
  • ProteomeLab Protein Characterization System Series
 
Bioanalytical Instruments  
Biomolecular  
Electrophoresis  
Capillary Electrophoresis  
Accessories
Supplementary products used to enhance the performance of a capillary electrophoresis (CE) system.

Target Products:

  • Evaporation Control Mat and Cover Assembly
  • Chiral Analysis Kit
  • Capillary Electrophoresis Accessories
  • Capillaries
  • Microtiter Plates
  • Wetting Tray
  • Gel Waste Bottle
 
Components  
Detectors
Capillary electrophoresis (CE) components that measures the amount of a compound.

Target Products:

  • P/ACE 5000 Diode Array Detector
 
Systems
Capillary electrophoresis components assembled as a single unit.

Target Products:

  • P/ACE Series
  • P/ACE MDQ
 
Microarray Technology  
Systems
Microarray/biochip technology components assembled as a single unit.

Target Products:

  • A2 MicroArray System
  • A2 Protein MicroArray System
 
Microplate Readers  
Accessories  
Washers
Microplate reader accessories used to clean the well plates before use.

Target Products:

  • MW 96 Microplate Washers
 
Software
Computer programs specified for microplate reader systems used in the analysis of samples.

Target Products:

  • Microplate Reader Software
 
Systems  
Single Parameter  
Fluorescence
Microplate reader systems that uses fluorescent detectors.

Target Products:

  • GenomeLab SNPstream Genotyping System
  • SNPstream 25K/MT/UHT
  • Affinity Multi-Mode
 
Luminescence
Microplate reader systems that uses luminescent detectors.

Target Products:

  • LD 400 High Sensitivity Luminescence Detector
 
Wavelength
Microplate reader systems that uses wavelength detectors.

Target Products:

  • Biomek Plate Reader
 
Sequencers  
Automated  
Nucleic Acid
Automated gel electrophoresis or capillary electrophoresis sequencers used to analyze nucleic acid sample.

Target Products:

  • Pipette Tips
  • CEQ 8000 Series Genetic Analysis Systems
  • GenomeLab Series Genetic Analysis Systems
  • genomyxLR DNA Sequencer
 
Synthesizers  
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)/Oligonucleotides
Synthesizer system used for the identification and synthesis of nucleic acid samples.

Target Products:

  • Oligo 1000M DNA Synthesis System
 
Cellular  
Cell Preparers  
Systems
Cell preparer components that are assembled as a single unit.

Target Products:

  • Coulter CellPrep Workstation
  • Coulter PrepPlus Series
  • DNA Prep Reagent System/Workstation
  • Multi-Q-Prep-ImmunoPrep Reagent Systems/Workstation
  • Q-Prep-ImmunoPrep Reagent System/Workstation
  • Cellomics ArrayScan HCS System
  • Cellomics KineticScan HCS Reader
 
Flow Cytometers  
Software
Computer programs specified for flow cytometer systems used in the analysis of samples.

Target Products:

  • EXPO 32
 
Systems
Flow cytometer components assembled as a single unit.

Target Products:

  • Cytomics FC 500 Series Flow Cytometry Systems
  • Coulter LH Series
  • FastImmunue Assay System
  • Cell Lab Quanta Series
  • tetraONE System
  • EPICS XL/XL-MCL Flow Cytometry System
  • Coulter EPICS ALTRA Cell Sorting System
 
Consumables  
Analytical Chemistry  
Analyzers  
Particle Size  
Reagents
Chemicals used in the preparation and analysis of samples.

Target Products:

  • Particle Size Analyzer Reagents
 
Standards
Chemicals used as a reference compound.

Target Products:

  • Particle Size Analyzer Standards
 
Radiation  
Standards
Chemicals used as a reference compound.

Target Products:

  • Liquid Scintillation Counter Standards
 
Chromatography  
Liquid Chromatography (LC)  
Columns
Liquid chromatography (LC) consumable that is composed of a tube or a cylinder in which chromatographic analysis takes place.

Target Products:

  • Normal Phase Columns
  • Reverse Phase Columns
  • Ion Exchange Columns
 
Reagents
Chemicals used in the preparation and analysis of samples in liquid chromatography (LC).

Target Products:

  • LC Reagents
 
Standards
Chemicals used as a reference compound in liquid chromatography (LC).

Target Products:

  • LC Standards
 
Electrochemistry  
pH Meters  
Buffers
Solutions, where the hydrogen ion concentration is fixed, used to standardize a pH meter.

Target Products:

  • pH Buffers
 
Storage Solutions
pH meter consumables that are used to store a pH probe when not in use.

Target Products:

  • pH Storage Solutions
 
Bioanalytical Chemistry  
Cell Biology  
Flow Cytometry  
Kits
A collection of reagents, standards, and other consumables assembled for used in various biological analyses.

Target Products:

  • reticONE SYSTEM
 
Reagents
Flow cytometry chemicals used in the preparation and analysis of samples.

Target Products:

  • Immunotech Reagents
 
Immunology  
Kits  
Enzyme-Linked Immunoabsorbent Assay (ELISA)
Kits used for the generalized analysis of serum samples for the detection of antibodies to infectious diseases.

Target Products:

  • ELISA Kits
 
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Kits used for the detection of radioactive biomolecules.

Target Products:

  • ELISA Kits
 
Molecular Biology  
Electrophoresis  
Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)  
Capillary Cassettes
A cartridge in which very small diameter grooves are placed for use in the analysis and separation of biomolecular samples.

Target Products:

  • P/ACE 5000 Cartridges
 
Capillary Columns
A very small diameter column used for the separation of nucleic acid samples.

Target Products:

  • Capillary Columns
 
Microarray Technology  
Kits
Microarray/biochip technology consumables that are assembled together with other products for use in the analysis of various genetic samples.

Target Products:

  • A2 Universal Linker Lit
  • SNPcode Kits
 
Microfluidics Technology  
Microfluidic Chips
Microarray/biochip components that contains a proprietary semiconductor chip used to control all aspects of the microchip assays, the processing, analysis, and reporting.

Target Products:

  • Multi-Layered Microfluidic Chips
 
Microplate Readers  
Kits
Molecular biology consumable kits used with microplate readers

Target Products:

  • SNPware 96/384 kits
 
Nucleic Acid Analysis  
Kits  
Nucleic Acid  
Extraction
Nucleic acid analysis kits that are used for the extraction of genetic samples from tissues or gels.

Target Products:

  • Genfind DNA Isolation Kit
 
Purification
Nucleic acid analysis kits that are used for purification of genetic samples.

Target Products:

  • Genfind DNA Isolation Kit
  • Agencourt SPRI Reagents
  • Wizard Magnesil Series
 
Sequencing
Nucleic acid analysis kits that are used for the sequencing of genetic samples.

Target Products:

  • GenomeLab Sequencing Accessories
  • CEQ Separation Gel
  • CEQ Separation Buffer
  • CEQ Fragment Analysis Test Sample
  • GenomeLab DTCS Quick Start Kit
 
Synthesis
Nucleic acid analysis kits that are used for the synthesis of genetic samples.

Target Products:

  • Nucleic Acid Synthesis Kits
 
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)  
Purification
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) consumables used for the purification of genetic samples.

Target Products:

  • Wizard SV 96 Series
  • Wizard Magnesil Series
 
Reagents  
Probes
Nucleic acid analysis reagents labeled with a detectable molecule.

Target Products:

  • Immage Anti-DNaseB
 

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Relationship Details

Key Competitors

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Overlap
  Bayer AG (ADR) n/a 37,070.582 5.13 9.81 0.81 0.96 n/a
AMDL, Inc. n/a 13.361 n/a n/a 0.72 n/a 0.48
Buyer
  Bayer AG (ADR) n/a 37,070.582 5.13 9.81 0.81 0.96 n/a
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. (ADR) n/a 13,150.879 16.43 15.98 1.26 1.22 n/a
Target
  General Electric Company n/a 187,350.925 9.19 9.09 1.01 0.98 7.00
Johnson & Johnson n/a 161,563.099 12.81 12.40 2.50 2.41 9.41
Roche Holding Ltd. (ADR) n/a 117,567.267 14.05 14.03 3.00 2.80 5.13
Abbott Laboratories n/a 81,845.952 18.00 15.67 2.84 2.73 27.92
Siemens AG (ADR) n/a 51,167.912 7.04 7.58 0.52 0.47 7.53
Bayer AG (ADR) n/a 37,070.582 5.13 9.81 0.81 0.96 n/a
Becton, Dickinson and Co. n/a 15,863.274 14.08 12.85 2.22 2.09 4.24
Hitachi, Ltd. (ADR) n/a 15,040.213 n/a 31.90 0.13 0.13 0.88
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. n/a 14,274.683 15.12 10.35 1.36 1.29 n/a
Agilent Technologies Inc. n/a 6,041.000 8.72 8.98 1.05 1.07 3.59
Waters Corporation n/a 3,977.680 12.35 12.07 2.50 2.44 17.73
Illumina, Inc. n/a 2,560.145 146.45 33.20 4.88 4.42 4.46
Techne Corporation n/a 2,467.297 22.62 21.31 9.18 8.49 5.37
Life Technologies Corp. n/a 2,053.121 11.46 8.65 1.45 1.27 7.06
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. n/a 1,998.096 18.15 14.71 1.12 1.07 3.81
Mindray Medical International Limited n/a 1,942.207 4.99 17.88 1.22 3.32 6.86
PerkinElmer, Inc. n/a 1,913.338 12.90 11.03 0.94 0.92 n/a
Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. n/a 1,282.775 n/a 8.89 0.86 0.74 n/a
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. n/a 1,260.180 10.88 12.68 0.84 0.73 2.37
Sequenom, Inc. n/a 954.427 n/a -20.62 20.70 18.73 7.66
Luminex Corporation n/a 881.946 72.84 306.43 9.02 8.43 6.61

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Dependent Suppliers

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Buyer
  Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) n/a 35,300.160 18.65 14.95 3.26 3.08 7.89
Medco Health Solutions Inc. n/a 19,895.919 19.20 16.41 0.40 0.37 n/a
WPP PLC (ADR) n/a 12,139.489 16.69 6.13 1.24 0.31 n/a
CA, Inc. n/a 8,323.684 12.95 9.98 1.90 1.80 n/a
Computer Sciences Corporation n/a 4,367.255 4.68 6.80 0.25 0.24 7.76
Ariba, Inc. n/a 779.199 n/a 35.55 2.38 1.87 n/a
Nektar Therapeutics n/a 526.018 n/a -3.37 4.12 4.86 18.63
CRA International, Inc. n/a 286.331 16.76 16.64 0.73 0.76 3.45
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 244.331 n/a -5.23 34.70 25.91 7.91
Dyax Corp. n/a 180.653 n/a -1.93 6.00 5.56 n/a
CapLease, Inc. n/a 86.710 n/a 1.55 0.47 0.42 0.26
Trailer Bridge, Inc. n/a 53.602 n/a 23.63 0.41 0.39 n/a
HealthStream, Inc. n/a 47.896 11.16 19.09 0.96 0.87 10.31
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA) n/a 13.620 n/a -0.50 0.05 0.05 n/a
Minrad International, Inc. n/a 4.240 n/a n/a 0.16 n/a n/a
MTM Technologies, Inc. n/a 0.678 n/a n/a 0.00 n/a n/a
Intercytex n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Target
  Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc. 10.00% 105.732 n/a -0.47 6.63 4.86 n/a
Techne Corporation n/a 2,467.297 22.62 21.31 9.18 8.49 5.37
Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. n/a 1,282.775 n/a 8.89 0.86 0.74 n/a
JDS Uniphase Corporation n/a 623.190 n/a 9.68 0.40 0.33 1.16
II-VI, Inc. n/a 494.274 6.85 11.99 1.48 1.67 1.82
Affymetrix, Inc. n/a 187.441 7.95 -5.82 0.43 0.49 0.48
Versant Corporation n/a 56.187 6.01 n/a 2.26 n/a 2.23
Spectral Diagnostics, Inc (USA) n/a 5.909 n/a n/a 2.59 n/a 2.44

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Key Customers

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Buyer
  Biogen Idec Inc. n/a 12,910.062 16.63 11.71 3.29 2.97 5.42
DaVita Inc. n/a 4,930.500 13.64 13.10 0.89 0.83 n/a
United Therapeutics Corporation n/a 1,248.084 30.94 24.92 4.70 4.22 2.96
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/a 1,147.729 n/a -3.79 1.34 1.21 2.58
Cerus Corporation n/a 30.550 n/a -0.94 2.00 1.72 0.77
Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. n/a 18.308 n/a -0.82 1.27 n/a 1.06
Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. n/a 16.322 n/a -0.65 529.10 n/a n/a
Nuvelo, Inc. n/a 16.099 n/a -0.48 1.06 1.02 0.37
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/a 6.086 n/a -0.22 4.23 n/a 0.24
Novation, LLC n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Government - United Kingdom n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Government - United States n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Government - Austria n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Target
  Roche Holding Ltd. (ADR) n/a 117,567.267 14.05 14.03 3.00 2.80 5.13
GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) n/a 93,034.381 13.42 9.91 2.68 2.21 80.31
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation n/a 4,891.430 14.30 14.13 2.20 2.08 4.96
Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. n/a 1,282.775 n/a 8.89 0.86 0.74 n/a
EXACT Sciences Corporation n/a 10.899 n/a n/a -8.02 n/a n/a

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Key Partners

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Overlap
  Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 105.732 n/a -0.47 6.63 4.86 n/a
Buyer
  Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) n/a 35,300.160 18.65 14.95 3.26 3.08 7.89
Medco Health Solutions Inc. n/a 19,895.919 19.20 16.41 0.40 0.37 n/a
Biogen Idec Inc. n/a 12,910.062 16.63 11.71 3.29 2.97 5.42
Cardinal Health, Inc. n/a 11,273.849 9.03 8.12 0.12 0.11 6.82
DaVita Inc. n/a 4,930.500 13.64 13.10 0.89 0.83 n/a
Computer Sciences Corporation n/a 4,367.255 4.68 6.80 0.25 0.24 7.76
Haemonetics Corporation n/a 1,454.037 25.38 23.11 2.58 2.42 3.86
United Therapeutics Corporation n/a 1,248.084 30.94 24.92 4.70 4.22 2.96
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/a 1,147.729 n/a -3.79 1.34 1.21 2.58
The Medicines Company n/a 716.236 n/a -214.33 2.19 1.92 2.56
Nektar Therapeutics n/a 526.018 n/a -3.37 4.12 4.86 18.63
Cangene Corporation n/a 306.765 12.35 n/a 2.20 n/a 1.85
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 244.331 n/a -5.23 34.70 25.91 7.91
Target
  Roche Holding Ltd. (ADR) n/a 117,567.267 14.05 14.03 3.00 2.80 5.13
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation n/a 4,891.430 14.30 14.13 2.20 2.08 4.96
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. n/a 1,998.096 18.15 14.71 1.12 1.07 3.81
Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. n/a 1,282.775 n/a 8.89 0.86 0.74 n/a
Martek Biosciences Corp. n/a 956.476 21.03 25.36 2.78 2.58 1.93
Celera Corporation n/a 750.050 n/a 90.30 4.46 3.56 1.99
GTx, Inc. n/a 576.405 n/a -10.29 46.31 33.16 14.27
Affymetrix, Inc. n/a 187.441 7.95 -5.82 0.43 0.49 0.48
Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 105.732 n/a -0.47 6.63 4.86 n/a
EXACT Sciences Corporation n/a 10.899 n/a n/a -8.02 n/a n/a
The Johns Hopkins University n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Financials

  Buyer Target Combined Entity
Income Statement
Operating Items
Revenue 12,226.0 3,076.6 15,302.6
Other Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Revenue 12,226.0 3,076.6 15,302.6
Cost of Revenue 6,213.0 1,650.7 7,863.7
SG&A Expense 2,678.0 818.7 3,496.7
Depreciation & Amortization 0.0 0.0 0.0
Research & Development 863.0 312.7 1,175.7
Interest Expense 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other Operating Expense 0.0 0.0 0.0
Unusual Expense (Income) 0.0 36.4 36.4
Total Expenses 9,754.0 2,818.5 12,572.5
Operating Income 2,472.0 258.1 2,730.1
Non Operating Items
Interest Expense (Inc.), Net Non-Oprtng -74.0 -33.0 -107.0
Other, Net -40.0 -9.5 -49.5
Income Before Taxes 2,358.0 215.6 2,573.6
Income Taxes 435.0 54.0 489.0
Income After Taxes 1,923.0 161.6 2,084.6
Net Income - Excl. Xord. Items 1,923.0 161.6 2,084.6
Net Income - Incl. Xord. Items 1,923.0 161.6 2,084.6
Income Avail. to Common 1,923.0 161.6 2,084.6
Share Items
Basic Avg. Shares Outstanding 625.0 62.8 687.8
Basic EPS - Excl. Xord. Items 3.08 2.57 3.03
Basic EPS - Incl. Xord. Items 3.08 2.57 3.03
Full Dilution Adjustment 0.0 0.0 0.0
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding 638.0 64.3 702.3
F.D. EPS - Excl. Xord. Items 3.01 2.51 2.97
F.D. EPS - Incl. Xord. Items 3.01 2.51 2.97
Dividends Per Common Share 0.87 0.67 1.54
Balance Sheet
Assets
Cash and Equivalents 2,191.0 71.4 2,262.4
Accounts Receivable 2,101.0 696.8 2,797.8
Inventory 2,520.0 581.7 3,101.7
Other Current Assets 625.0 170.6 795.6
Current Assets 7,437.0 1,520.5 8,957.5
PPE 9,189.0 0.0 9,189.0
Accum D&A -4,591.0 0.0 -4,591.0
PPE, Net 4,598.0 892.9 5,490.9
Goodwill & Intangibles 1,710.0 1,099.3 2,809.3
Other Assets 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other LT Assets 1,054.0 104.1 1,158.1
Total Assets 15,209.0 3,616.8 18,825.8
Liabilities
Accounts Payable 0.0 204.0 204.0
Payable/Accrued 3,089.0 0.0 3,089.0
Accrued Expenses 0.0 415.4 415.4
ST Debt 230.0 66.9 296.9
Curr Port of LTD & Cap Lease Oblg 5.0 4.2 9.2
Other (Current) Liabilities 0.0 0.0 0.0
Current Liab. 3,324.0 690.5 4,014.5
LT Debt 3,185.0 927.6 4,112.6
Total LT Debt 3,185.0 927.6 4,112.6
Deferred Taxes 0.0 81.5 81.5
Other LT Liab. 1,641.0 382.6 2,023.6
Total Liabilities 8,150.0 2,082.2 10,232.2
Shareholders Equity
Common Stock 683.0 6.9 689.9
Additional Paid in Capital 5,418.0 551.1 5,969.1
Retained Earnings 5,415.0 1,331.2 6,746.2
Treasure Stock -3,491.0 -358.1 -3,849.1
Other Equity -966.0 3.5 -962.5
Total Equity 7,059.0 1,534.6 8,593.6
Total Liab. & Equity 15,209.0 3,616.8 18,825.8
Shares Outstanding 622.8 62.6 685.4
Cash Flow
Operating Cash Flow
CF Net Income 1,923.0 161.6 2,084.6
CF Depreciation 634.0 247.1 881.1
CF Deferred Taxes 258.0 -9.6 248.4
Other Non-Cash Items 300.0 68.5 368.5
Change in Working Capital -469.0 -92.6 -561.6
Total Cash From Operating Activities 2,646.0 375.0 3,021.0
Investing Cash Flow (not calculated)
Capital Expenditures -883.0 -272.9 -1,155.9
Other Investing Cash Flows -48.0 -94.9 -142.9
Total Cash From Investing Activities -931.0 -367.8 -1,298.8
Financing Cash Flow (not calculated)
Dividends Paid -517.0 -42.3 -559.3
Purchase Or Sale of Stock -1,689.0 -46.5 -1,735.5
Purchase and Retirement of Debt 141.0 68.6 209.6
Other Financing Cash Flow 639.0 -0.5 638.5
Total Cash From Financing Activities -1,422.0 -20.7 -1,442.7
Exchange Rate Effects 80.0 0.1 80.1
Net Change in Cash 373.0 -13.4 359.6
Cash Taxes Paid 304.0 98.0 402.0
Cash Interest Paid 119.0 45.5 164.5