The surgical cutting tool market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The surgical cutting tool market has seen significant growth in recent years. It will grow from $13.39 billion in 2024 to $14.39 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 7.5%.
This growth is driven by the increasing incidence of age-related conditions, a growing emphasis on patient safety and infection control, the expansion of medical tourism, the focus on surgeon training and skill development, and the adoption of evidence-based surgical practices.
The surgical cutting tool market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The surgical cutting tool market is expected to experience strong growth, reaching $19.06 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 7.3%.
This growth is driven by the increasing focus on personalized surgical procedures, augmented reality and virtual reality in surgical planning, the development of eco-friendly cutting tools, and efforts to minimize surgical complications. Trends include material science advancements, tool coating improvements, the rise of CAD/CAM technologies, and growing research investments.
The surgical cutting tool market is predicted to grow in response to the escalating demand for surgical procedures. This demand is fueled by factors such as an aging population that requires more medical treatments, a growing incidence of chronic illnesses, and enhanced worldwide access to healthcare services. Surgical cutting tools, vital for accurate incisions, tissue dissection, and bone cutting, ensure efficient surgical treatment by minimizing tissue damage and enhancing patient results. As an example, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, a UK-based surgical entity, reported in March 2023 that 31,057 cosmetic surgical procedures were conducted in 2022. This demonstrates a 102% increase compared to the prior year, with men comprising 7% of the total procedures, reflecting a 118% surge from 2021. Thus, the rising need for surgical procedures is triggering the expansion of the surgical cutting tool market.
The surgical cutting tool market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Cobalt Carbide, Niobium Carbide, Titanium Carbide
2) By Application: Ophthalmology, Gynecology, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Other Applications
3) By End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Clinics
Subsegments:
1) By Cobalt Carbide: Cobalt Carbide Blades, Cobalt Carbide Scalpels, Cobalt Carbide Surgical Scissors
2) By Niobium Carbide: Niobium Carbide Surgical Blades, Niobium Carbide Cutting Tools For Bone Surgery, Niobium Carbide Surgical Scalpels
3) By Titanium Carbide: Titanium Carbide Surgical Blades, Titanium Carbide Surgical Scalpels, Titanium Carbide Cutting Instruments For Precision Surgery
Leading companies in the surgical cutting tool market are prioritizing the creation of high-tech medical solutions like the surgical stapler cutter, with the goal of improving the accuracy, effectiveness, and results for patients undergoing surgery. The surgical stapler cutter, a piece of crucial medical equipment, is used to staple and cut tissue at the same time during surgery, thus increasing efficiency and minimizing the duration of the surgery. For example, in May 2024, Ethicon Inc., a medical equipment manufacturer from the US, introduced the ECHELON LINEAR Cutter. This cutting-edge device is the first of its kind, utilizing a combination of 3D-stapling technology and gripping surface technology (GST). This technology aims to minimize surgical risks and promotes enhanced patient outcomes. The cutter employs Ethicon's established GST to secure and compress tissue, decreasing the chance of slippage. It also uses 3D Stapling Technology with offset staple legs to evenly distribute compression load, reducing the chances of leaks. This state-of-the-art technology contributes to an outstanding level of staple line integrity across diverse tissue thicknesses – a vital attribute, given that anastomotic leaks can lead to serious issues, such as mortality rates of 10-15% in colorectal surgery.
Major companies operating in the surgical cutting tool market are:
• Medtronic plc
• Stryker Corporation
• Olympus Corporation
• Terumo Corporation
• Arthrex Inc
• Kennametal
• Lisi Medical SA
• Integra LifeSciences Corporation
• Meril Life Inc
• Medacta International SAS
• Avalign Technologies Inc
• Aesculap Implant Systems Inc
• KLS Martin Group
• ARCH Global Holdings LLC
• Intech Medical SAS
• pfm medical ag
• Biorad Medisys Pvt Ltd
• Autocam Medical Inc
• Trauson Medical Holdings Ltd
• Precision Spine Inc
• Paragon Medical Inc
• Medicon de
• Kebomed A/s
• Astura Medical
• Adler Ortho Spa
• Nebula Surgical Pvt Ltd
• MEDGAL Sp z o.o
• Marle Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the surgical cutting tools market in 2023. The regions covered in the surgical cutting tool market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.