The latest version of our annual overview of the med-tech industry, the Medical Device Daily State of the Industry Report 2008, is now available.

The book, which totals just over 500 pages, includes an introductory section featuring chapters dealing with regulatory, legislative and executive branch actions affecting the industry, along with looks at the most significant dealmaking and financing activities of the past year.

Those are followed by the heart of our look at this industry just under 300 pages devoted to 15 chapters ranging from "Biomaterials" to "Women's Health." In those sections, we take a broad look at some of the key companies and developments shaping particular segments.

To obtain your copy of this important report, call MDD's customer service representatives at 1-800-688-2421 or 1-404-262-5476. Please mention code S08412.