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Artificial Ligaments
An artificial ligament is medical device for joining ends of two bones. The artificial ligaments are
made from man-made fibres like polyester. The usage of the ligament varies based on type of
operation. The artificial ligaments are generally subject to lot of wear and tear. They also carry a risk
of septic arthritis.
Product characteristics
Ligament is a multilayered or tubular woven structure having intra-articular region, at least one bend
region and end regions. Each region is woven so as to possess the required flexibility and strength.
Polyethylene Teraphthalate (PET) is primarily used for manufacturing artificial ligaments. The
artificial ligament must be bio-compatible with contact blood and tissue and should have good
bonding strength.
Market for artificial ligaments and future forecast
The artificial ligaments market in India is small and primarily artificial ligaments are imported. The
ligaments are made of polyester which is the technical textile component. The current and future
forecast of artificial joints consumption is given below:-
Artificial ligaments
Domestic usage
2007-08 2012-13
Artificial ligaments (Quantity) Around 500 nos. Around 750 nos.
Artificial ligaments (Value) Rs 1.25 crore Rs 1.9 crore
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The potential market for artificial ligaments industry in 2012-13 is estimated at Rs.1.9 crore up from
Rs. 1.25 crore in 2007-08 (E). The growth the industry is assumed to be 8-10% based on the industry
survey. As of now, the domestic demand is completely satisfied by imports.
Imports and Exports of artificial ligaments
The estimated import figures for artificial joints are as given below:-
HS Code Description
Imports
(Quantity)
Imports
(Value)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
90189019
ARTIFICIAL
LIGAMENTS
Around 500
nos.
Rs 1.25 crore
Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis
The artificial ligament imports arrive from Netherlands and USA. The exports of these products is
negligible.