Medical Device Cleaning Market Research, 2031
The global medical device cleaning market size was valued at $11.9 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $31.3 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2022 to 2031. Cleaning medical devices and instruments is a process that helps to keep a patient safe.Sanitization or disinfection of medical devices can be accomplished using a variety of chemicals and reagents. It aids in killing microbes, or a foreign particle that is responsible for infecting healthy people.
The increasing need for various surgical operations for various chronic illnesses and medical conditions is one of the key driving forces for the global medical device cleaning market growth. The rise in prevalence of hospital-acquired infections is expected to be a major contributor to the overall market's steady growth during the forecast period. Rise in physician and patient awareness of the benefits of medical device cleaning is anticipated to provide profitable opportunities for market expansion. Furthermore, specialized cleaning solutions have gained popularity around the world due to their ability to aid in the breakdown of specific proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
In order to save money and reduce waste, healthcare providers reprocess medical devices. Concerns have been raised about the safety and performance of reprocessed devices. Inadequate instrument cleaning can lead to the retention of blood, tissue, and other biological debris in reusable devices, increasing the risk of surgical-site infections (SSIs) in patients. These factors limit the acceptance of reprocessing among hospital administrators' and physicians.
The industry players are investing a lot of effort on the R&D of smart and unique strategies to sustain their growth in the market. These strategies include product launches, mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, partnerships, and refurbishing of existing technology. In May 2022, Purell Healthcare Surface Disinfecting Wipes were introduced by GOJO Industries, the company that manufactures Purell products. These wipes are hospital-grade surface disinfecting wipes that kill germs in one step.
The key players profiled in this report include Steris plc., GetingeAB, Advanced Sterilization Products., The Ruhof Corp., Sklar Surgical Instruments, Sterigenics International LLC, Biotrol, Metrex Research, LLC, Oro Clean Chemie AG, Cantel Medical Corp., Ecolab, and 3M.
The medical device cleaning market is segmented on the basis of device outlook, technique outlook, EPA classification outlook, end user, and region. By device outlook, the market is classified into critical, semi-critical, and non-critical. By technique outlook, the market is fragmented into cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and autoclaving. By EPA classification outlook, the market is categorized into high level, intermediate level, and low level. By end user, the market is divided into hospitals, dental clinics, diagnostic centers, and others. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The medical device cleaning market is segmented into Device Outlook, Technique Outlook, EPA Classification Outlook and End-User.
By device outlook, the semi-critical segment dominated the market in 2021. Mucus membrane-exposed devices are considered semi-critical. Devices in this category include dental tools, endoscopes, and some surgical tools. Semi-critical devices must be sterilized before use in medical sector, usually with heat or chemicals as it requires high frequency of sterilization. Increased use of disposable devices, falling pricing as a result of intense competition, and strict regulatory standards by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are all factors affecting market growth.
By technique outlook, the disinfection segment dominated the global medical device cleaning market share in 2021. In the reprocessing of semi-critical and critical medical devices, disinfection is an important step. Disinfectants used in this step are classified as bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal. The materials chosen are generally determined by the type of medical equipment. However, choosing such materials for processing devices such as endoscopes is difficult. In this segment, disinfectants in combination with detergents are also considered.
By EPA classification outlook, the Intermediate level segment dominated the global medical device cleaning market share in 2021. Intermediate level disinfectants are tuber culocidal chemical agents that kill disease-causing microbes. Water-based phenolics, quat & alcohol blends, bleach, and hydrogen peroxide blends are some of the most common intermediate-level disinfectants. The rise in prevalence of HAIs and the spread of infectious diseases drive this segment’s expansion.
By end user, the hospitals segment dominated the global medical device cleaning market share in 2021. The significant proportion in this sector is responsible for the growing number of hospitals and clinics in developed countries. Hospital-acquired infections are thought to be one of the major health concerns affecting patient recovery, with a significant impact on global mortality rates. According to WHO guidelines for HAI prevention, the duration of hospitalization for people suffering from HAIs has increased by approximately 8 days. One of the major concerns for hospitals is the high risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens, drug-resistant pathogens, and other infectious agents in operating rooms.
By region, North America dominated the global market in 2021 and is projected to remain the fastest-growing medical device cleaning market forecast period. A consistent number of strategic collaborations adopted by key market players to broaden their product portfolio and infection control capabilities are expected to account for the region's larger share. Furthermore, stringent government regulations governing the disinfection and cleaning of medical equipment, as well as favorable reimbursement policies are expected to drive the regional market for medical device cleaning during the forecast period. Growing use of non-disposable medical devices and increased demand to reduce costs associated with hospital-acquired infections are two of the primary factors driving the increased adoption of sterile practices.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Medical Device Cleaning Industry
- COVID-19 is anticipated to have a positive impact on the medical device cleaning market. Environmental surfaces are more likely to be contaminated with the COVID-19 virus in healthcare settings where certain medical procedures are performed. As a result, these surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent future transmission, particularly in facilities that admit COVID-19 patients.
- This recommendation applies to non-traditional venues for the isolation of COVID-19 patients with uncomplicated and moderate disease, such as residences and non-traditional facilities, which is expected to promote market growth.
- The growing number of patients infected with COVID-19 and the increasing rate of hospitalisation during this phase increased demand for medical device cleaning products. Sanitizers, detergents, and other related products saw a significant increase in demand. As coronavirus is a contagious infection, the importance of medical device cleaning market size increased dramatically during this period.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the medical device cleaning market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing Medical Device Cleaning Market Opportunity.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the medical device cleaning market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global medical device cleaning market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Medical Device Cleaning Market Report Highlights
| Aspects | Details |
 Market Size By 2031 | USD 31.3 billion |
 Growth Rate | CAGR of 10.4% |
 Forecast period | 2021 - 2031 |
 Report Pages | 208 |
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 By Technique Outlook |
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| By EPA Classification Outlook |
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 By End-User |
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 By Region |
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 Key Market Players | 3M, Steris Corp., Biotrol, Ecolab, Metrex Research, LLC, Advanced Sterilization Products, The Ruhof Corp., Sterigenics International LLC, Cantel Medical Group, Sklar Surgical Instruments, Getinge AB |
Analyst Review
The rise in prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) is expected to be a major factor driving the overall market's steady growth during the forecast period. The market's expansion is being directly impacted by the rise in surgical operations due to a variety of factors, including road accidents, aesthetic enhancements, chronical illness, and surgeries connected to ageing. Moreover, the medical devices which come in all shapes, sizes, and forms, from colonoscopes to every medical device, are expensive and these devices require regular cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection.However, concerns about the safety of reprocessed instruments are expected to limit the market's growth during the forecast period. Rise in investment on R&D, particularly in developed and developing nations, is expected to further open up attractive market expansion potential for medical instruments and technologies. The market growth rate is also being boosted by pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies' research and development capabilities for the integration of innovative technologies in healthcare facilities.
Among the analyzed regions, North America is expected to account for the highest revenue in the market by the end of 2031, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, and LAMEA. Owing to the development of healthcare sector North America and Asia-Pacific are anticipated to show leading position in the global medical device cleaning market.
The increase in outsourcing of sterilization services among pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and medical device manufacturers are the major drivers for market growth. In addition, surge in healthcare expenditure and medical tourism in emerging economies are anticipated to generate excellent opportunities in the medical device cleaning market.
The major growth strategies adopted by medical device cleaning market players are investment and agreement.
Steris plc., GetingeAB, Advanced Sterilization Products., The Ruhof Corp., Sklar Surgical Instruments, Sterigenics International LLC, Biotrol, Metrex Research, LLC, Oro Clean Chemie AG, Cantel Medical Corp., Ecolab, and 3M are the major players in the medical device cleaning market.
Hospital segment acquired the maximum share of the global medical devices cleaning market in 2021.
Medical industry leaders and chemicals manufacturers are the major customers in the global medical device cleaning market.
Asia-Pacific is expected to provide more business opportunities for the global medical devices cleaning market in future.
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