세계 의료기기 세정 시장 규모는 2024년부터 2030년까지 예측 기간 동안 연평균 6.31%의 CAGR로 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다.
수술 건수의 증가와 의료 관련 감염의 증가는 의료기기 세정 시장의 성장을 촉진하고 있습니다. 또한, 만성질환과 고령화로 인해 전 세계적으로 입원 환자 수가 증가함에 따라 의료기기의 대규모 사용 증가로 이어져 위생과 환자 안전을 유지하기 위한 세척 제품에 대한 수요가 더욱 증가하고 있습니다.
의료기기 세정 : 시장 역학
World Bank Group의 최신 데이터에 따르면, 2022년 독일에서는 인구 10만 명당 약 1,9,124건의 수술이 이루어졌습니다. 같은 해 핀란드에서는 인구 10만 명당 1,5,870건의 수술이 이루어졌습니다. 홍콩에서는 2023년 인구 10만 명당 1,735건의 수술이 이루어졌습니다. 수술 건수가 증가함에 따라 다양한 수술 도구와 장비에 대한 수요가 증가합니다. 이러한 기구는 환자의 안전을 보장하고 의료 관련 감염(HAI)을 예방하기 위해 세심한 세척, 소독 및 멸균이 필요합니다. 부적절한 기구 세척은 감염, 합병증, 입원 기간 연장으로 이어질 수 있기 때문에 세척 프로토콜은 필수적입니다. 또한, 수술 절차의 발전과 재사용 가능한 의료기기의 사용으로 인해 효과적인 세척 솔루션의 필요성이 증가하고 있습니다.
또한, 위장 수술, 백내장 수술 등 외과 수술의 증가도 의료기기 세정 시장을 가속화하는 주요 요인입니다. 유럽연합 집행위원회(2023년)에 따르면 2021년 EU에서는 백내장 수술이 주요 수술로 EU 국가 전체에서 432만 건의 수술이 이루어졌습니다. 이러한 외과 수술의 증가는 전체 세계 의료기기 세정 시장을 가속화하고 있습니다.
WHO의 최신 데이터(2022년)에 따르면, 전 세계적으로 의료 관련 감염(HAI)은 매년 수억 명에게 영향을 미치고 있으며, 고소득 국가에서는 100명 중 7명, 중저소득 국가에서는 15명의 환자가 급성기 병원에서 최소 한 번 이상 HAI를 경험하고, EU/EEA에서는 매년 890만 건의 HAI가 발생합니다. HAI는 의료 시설에 입원 중인 환자에게서 발생하며, 오염된 의료기구의 사용으로 인해 발생하는 경우가 많기 때문에 효과적인 세척과 멸균이 매우 중요하며, HAI의 증가로 인해 의료 종사자들 사이에서 엄격한 감염 관리의 필요성에 대한 인식이 높아지고 있습니다. 이에 따라 병원과 클리닉은 첨단 세척 솔루션과 기술에 투자하여 의료기기를 재사용하기 전에 철저한 소독과 멸균을 실시하여 전체 세계 의료기기 세정 시장이 확대되고 있습니다.
세계 의료기기 세정 시장을 조사했으며, 시장 개요, 시장 영향요인 및 시장 기회 분석, 규제 환경, 시장 규모 추정 및 예측, 각종 부문별·지역별·주요 국가별 상세 분석, 경쟁 구도, 주요 기업 프로파일 등의 정보를 전해드립니다.
Medical Device Cleaning by Detergent Type (Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic), Process (Cleaning [Pre-Cleaning, Manual Cleaning, and Automatic Cleaning] and Disinfection [High-Level Disinfection, Intermediate-Level Disinfection, and Low-Level Disinfection), Application (Endoscope, Surgical Instruments, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World) is expected to grow at a steady CAGR forecast till 2030 owing to the rising number of surgical procedures, rising burden of healthcare-associated infection (HAI), and increased hospital admissions leading to large-scale utilization of medical devices across the globe.
The global Medical Device Cleaning market is growing at a CAGR of 6.31% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. The rising number of surgical procedures and increasing burden of healthcare-associated infections are driving the growth of the medical device cleaning market. Additionally, the growing surge in hospital admissions globally, especially due to chronic conditions and aging populations, has led to large-scale utilization of medical devices, further boosting the demand for cleaning products to maintain hygiene and patient safety. Collectively, these factors are expected to boost the medical device cleaning market during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030.
Medical Device Cleaning Market Dynamics:
According to recent data from the World Bank Group, in 2022, Germany performed approximately 19,124 surgical procedures per 100,000 population. Finland recorded 15,870 surgical procedures per 100,000 population in the same year. In contrast, Hong Kong, China, had 1,735 surgical procedures per 100,000 population in 2023. As more surgeries are performed, the demand for a wide range of surgical instruments and devices rises. These devices require meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization to ensure patient safety and prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Improperly cleaned devices can lead to infections, complications, and longer hospital stays, making cleaning protocols essential. Additionally, with advancements in surgical techniques and the use of reusable medical instruments, there is a growing need for effective cleaning solutions.
Additionally, increasing number of surgical procedures such as gastrointestinal surgery, cataract surgery, and others turns out to be the major factor responsible for accelerating the medical device cleaning market. According to the European Commission (2023), in 2021, the European Union saw cataract surgery as the predominant surgical procedure, with a significant 4.32 million operations performed across EU nations. Thus, increase in surgical procedures are escalating the overall market of medical device cleaning market across the globe.
Furthermore, according, to the latest data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) (2022), globally, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect hundreds of millions annually, with 7 out of every 100 patients in high-income countries and 15 in low- and middle-income countries acquiring at least one HAI in acute care hospitals. In the EU/EEA, 8.9 million HAIs occur each year in acute and long-term care facilities. HAIs, which occur in patients during their stay in a healthcare facility, are often caused by the use of contaminated medical devices, making effective cleaning and sterilization crucial. The rising incidence of HAIs has heightened awareness among healthcare providers about the need for stringent infection control practices. Consequently, hospitals and clinics are investing in advanced cleaning solutions and technologies to ensure that medical devices are thoroughly disinfected and sterilized before reuse hence, escalating the overall market of medical device cleaning market across the globe.
Additionally, companies are amplifying their production of medical device cleaning are strategically expanding their market presence and driving further growth. For instance, in September 2022, Parker Laboratories Inc. entered a commercial partnership with UK-based infection prevention company Tristel to manufacture and distribute its disinfectant foams in the U.S. Under the exclusive agreement, Parker manufactured and distributed Tristel DUO, a disinfecting foam approved for cleaning and disinfecting general medical surfaces, including ultrasound transducers.
Thus, the factors mentioned above are likely to boost the market of medical device cleaning during the forecasted period.
However, the concerns regarding the safety of reprocessed instruments and difficulties associated with cleaning and disinfection of complex medical devices may hinder the future market of medical device cleaning.
Medical Device Cleaning Market Segment Analysis:
Medical Device Cleaning by Detergent Type (Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic), Process (Cleaning [Pre-Cleaning, Manual Cleaning, and Automatic Cleaning] and Disinfection [High-Level Disinfection, Intermediate-Level Disinfection, and Low-Level Disinfection), Application (Endoscope, Surgical Instruments, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
In the process segment of medical device cleaning market the automatic cleaning are expected to hold a significant share in 2023. Automatic cleaning systems are significantly boosting the overall market for medical device cleaning by enhancing efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness in cleaning processes. As healthcare facilities strive to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and ensure patient safety, the adoption of automated cleaning solutions has become increasingly important. These systems, which include ultrasonic cleaners, automated washers, and robotic cleaning devices, streamline the cleaning process by reducing human error and variability, leading to more reliable outcomes. Automated cleaning technology not only ensures thorough cleaning of complex medical devices, which often have intricate designs that are difficult to clean manually, but also saves valuable time and labor resources in busy healthcare settings. Additionally, these systems can be programmed to adhere to specific cleaning protocols and cycles, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for infection control. The growing emphasis on infection prevention, coupled with the need for operational efficiency, has led healthcare facilities to invest in automatic cleaning solutions. Furthermore, advancements in technology have resulted in the development of intelligent cleaning systems that can monitor and log cleaning processes, providing traceability and accountability in cleaning operations. As healthcare providers increasingly recognize the value of automation in improving cleaning outcomes and enhancing overall patient safety, the demand for automatic cleaning solutions continues to rise, driving growth in the medical device cleaning market.
Additionally, an increase in approval of a variety of automatic cleaning is also anticipated to augment the medical device cleaning market growth. For instance, in June 2023, CS Medical(R) announced the successful clearance of a new Class II medical device by the US FDA, the Ethos(R) Automated Ultrasound Probe Cleaner Disinfector. Ethos became the first medical device cleared in North America that provided both cleaning and high-level disinfection of endocavity and surface ultrasound probes.
Therefore, owing to the above-mentioned factors, the automatic cleaning category is expected to generate considerable revenue thereby pushing the overall growth of the global medical device cleaning market during the forecast period.
North America is expected to dominate the overall medical device cleaning market:
North America is expected to account for the highest proportion of the medical device cleaning market in 2023, out of all regions. This can be ascribed to the increasing number of surgical procedures, increased patient population suffering from multiple diseases, increased hospital acquired infections, and the presence of key market players in the region are expected to escalate the market of medical device cleaning during the forecast period.
As per the recent data provided by the World Bank Group, in 2021, approximately 6,928 surgical procedures were performed per 100,000 population in Canada. Thus, this heightened focus on infection control, combined with the rising number of surgeries across hospitals and clinics globally, drives the demand for medical device cleaning products, including detergents, disinfectants, sterilization equipment, and advanced cleaning technologies across the region. Additionally, according to the recent data provided by the U.S Department of Health and Human Service (2021), about 1 in 31 inpatients develop infections during their stay at hospital in the United States. Thus, the rising incidence of HAIs has heightened awareness among healthcare providers about the need for stringent infection control practices. Consequently, hospitals and clinics are investing in advanced cleaning solutions and technologies to ensure that medical devices are thoroughly disinfected and sterilized before reuse.
The increasing number of product development activities in the region is further going to accelerate the growth of the Medical Device Cleaning market. For example, in December 2021, MicroCare, LLC announced the acquisition of Certol International, a Colorado-based manufacturer of specialty cleaning and disinfecting products. Therefore, the above-mentioned factors are expected to bolster the growth of the medical device cleaning market in the North America during the forecast period.
Medical Device Cleaning Market Key Players:
Some of the key market players operating in the medical device cleaning market include Getinge AB, STERIS plc., Advanced Sterilization Products, Ruhof Corporation, Sklar Surgical Instruments, Sotera Health, Alconox Inc., Metrex Research, LLC, MicroCare, Case Medical, GAMA Healthcare Ltd., Oro Clean Chemie AG, Ecolab, PAUL HARTMANN AG, Novozymes, 3M, Vesismin Health, The Surgmed(TM) Group of Companies, Ultra Clean Systems, Inc., International Products Corporation, and others.
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