What Has Been The Evolution of the Medical Device Cleaning Market in Recent Years?
The medical device cleaning market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• There has been a significant increase in the size of the medical device cleaning market in the last few years. It is expected to escalate from $2.95 billion in 2024 to $3.2 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%.
Factors such as regulatory compliance, the use of reusable medical devices, medical device reimbursement, a heightened emphasis on patient safety, and research and development have contributed to the growth witnessed in the historic period.
What Is the Forecasted Market Size and Growth Rate for The Medical Device Cleaning Market?
The medical device cleaning market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The healthcare equipment cleaning industry is projected to experience swift expansions in the following years. Forecasts predict a surge to $4.96 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%.
The increase during this projection period is credited to elements such as point-of-care sanitation, disposable tools, infection management, eco-friendly cleaning procedures, and hospital-obtained infections. Throughout this same period, major market trends will include smart cleaning devices, advancement in ultrasonic cleaning, automation, robotics, remote tracking and reporting, and cleaning approaches that don't use chemicals.
Which Factors Are Boosting Growth In The Medical Device Cleaning Market?
The escalation in surgical procedures and the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses are driving the expansion of the medical device cleaning market. The growing prevalence of a wide range of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular conditions, gynecological problems, and orthopedic cases have spurred a considerable enhancement in the availability of medical device cleaning disinfectants and other related products. For example, in January 2022, the American Cancer Society projected about 1.9 million fresh cancer diagnoses and approximately 609,360 cancer-related deaths in the United States, corresponding to close to 1,670 fatalities each day. On a global basis, the four most widespread types of cancers, namely lung, prostate, colorectal, and female breast cancer, together account for 43% of all new cancer diagnoses. Therefore, the burgeoning number of surgical procedures is expected to propel the growth of the medical device cleaning market throughout the forecast duration.
What Key Areas Define The Segmentation Of The Global Medical Device Cleaning Market?
The medical device cleaning market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Process: Disinfection, Automatic Cleaning, Manual Cleaning, Presoak/Precleaning
2) By Application: Surgical Instruments, Endoscopes, Ultrasound Probes, Dental Instruments, Other Applications
3) By End Users: Hospitals and Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Dental Clinics, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Disinfection: Chemical Disinfection, Thermal Disinfection, Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection
2) By Automatic Cleaning: Washer-Disinfectors, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Automated Endoscope Reprocessors
3) By Manual Cleaning: Manual Scrubbing, Soaking Techniques, Rinsing Methods
4) By Presoak/Precleaning: Soaking Solutions, Pre-cleaning Wipes, Enzymatic Cleaners
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How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Medical Device Cleaning Market?
Companies in the medical device cleaning industry are shifting their focus more towards UV sanitizer devices, largely due to their effectiveness in eliminating bacteria in medical equipment and operating rooms. One notable example is PurpleSun Inc., a company based in the United States, which has pioneered Ultraviolet (UV) technology to eliminate over 96% of microorganisms on surgical equipment and operating rooms. This represents a significant upgrade from traditional cleaning methods, which rely on chemicals and only eliminate around 38% of these bacteria.
Who Are the Key Players in the Medical Device Cleaning Market?
Major companies operating in the medical device cleaning market include:
• 3M Company
• Getinge AB
• STERIS plc
• Cantel Medical Corporation
• Ecolab Inc.
• Oro Clean Chemie AG
• Ruhof Corporation
• Biotrol
• Metrex Research LLC.
• Sklar Corporation
• Tristel Solutions Ltd.
• Hartmann Group
• Medivators Inc.
• Case Medical Inc.
• Fortive Corporation
• Sterigenics International LLC
• The Clorox Company
• Virox Technologies Inc.
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Belimed AG
• Borer Chemie AG
• CISA Group
• Diversey Inc.
• G9 Chemicals Ltd.
• Halyard Health Inc.
• Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
• Johnson & Johnson
• Kao Corporation
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• PDI Inc.
• Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
• Stryker Corporation
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Medical Device Cleaning Market?
North America was the largest region in the medical device cleaning market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medical device cleaning market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
