Medical devices must be sterile in order to protect patients and prevent infections at the site of wounds and incisions. Medical device cleaning is an integral part of every surgical process. Most medical devices, such as scissors, scalpels, retractors, endoscopes, and forceps, are used in healthcare procedures. To reduce infection among patients and healthcare workers, medical instruments must be disinfected and thoroughly cleaned before being used in subsequent surgical procedures.
The surge in number of surgical procedures performed worldwide, the high incidence of hospital-acquired infections, and the ageing population are driving the growth of the medical device cleaning industry. The number of surgical operations conducted globally has increased significantly over time. In addition, the rise in demand for various surgical operations for various chronic diseases and medical conditions is one of the primary driving forces in the global medical device cleaning market. The surge in prevalence of hospital-acquired infections is expected to be a major factor contributing to the overall market's consistent growth during the forecast period. Increase in physician and patient awareness of the benefits of medical device cleaning is projected to offer attractive opportunities for market development. Furthermore, specialist cleaning solutions have gained popularity across the world due to their ability to aid in the breakdown of certain proteins and lipids.
However, concerns about the safety of reprocessed instruments are expected to limit the market's growth during the forecast period. 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 are limiting hospital administrations' and physicians' acceptance of reprocessing.
The Association for Experts in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the largest association for infection prevention and control (IPC) specialists, formed a strategic partnership with Metrex Research, LLC in August 2021. The APIC Strategic Partner program fosters enduring relationships with business partners who share the objective of reducing infection risk. Thus, the market for cleaning medical devices is expected to expand quickly in the upcoming years. To control hospital acquired infections, manual cleaning and disinfection methods are insufficient. Housekeepers clean only 40% to 50% of the surfaces that need to be cleaned in order to keep the environment sanitary. This could be due to hospitals' inability to adhere to strict guidelines established by regulatory authorities, or it could be due to MDR microbiota's resistance to such stringent cleaning and sterilization processes.
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. Similarly, this recommendation applies to non-traditional venues for COVID-19 patient isolation with uncomplicated and moderate disease, such as residences and non-traditional facilities, which is expected to promote market growth.
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.
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 opportunities.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.
Key Market Segments
By Device Outlook
- Critical
- Semi-critical
- Non-critical
By Technique Outlook
- Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Sterilization
- Autoclaving
By EPA Classification Outlook
- High Level
- Intermediate Level
- Low Level
By End-User
- Hospitals
- Dental Clinics
- Diagnostic Centers
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa,
- United Arab Emirates
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Cantel Medical Group
- Ecolab
- Steris Corp.
- 3M
- Getinge AB
- Advanced Sterilization Products
- The Ruhof Corp.
- Sklar Surgical Instruments
- Sterigenics International LLC
- Biotrol
- Metrex Research, LLC
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Executive Summary
According to the report titled, “Medical Device Cleaning Market," the medical device cleaning market was valued at $11.9 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $31.3 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2022 to 2031.Cleaning is the removal of foreign material (such as soil and organic material) from objects, which is typically accomplished with water and detergents or enzymatic products. As inorganic and organic materials that remain on the surfaces of instruments interfere with the effectiveness of these processes, thorough cleaning is required prior to high-level disinfection and sterilization.
Cleaning medical equipment and instruments contributes to the safety of a healthy individual. A variety of chemicals and reagents can be used to sanitise or disinfect medical equipment. The procedure aids in the destruction of bacteria or foreign particles that cause infection in healthy individuals.
The growing need for various surgical procedures to treat several chronic illnesses and medical problems is one of the major factors propelling the worldwide medical device cleaning market. The consistent growth of the overall market is anticipated to be significantly aided by the rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections during the forecast period. The physicians and patients becoming more aware of the benefits of medical device cleaning is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for market expansion.
Diabetic patients are more susceptible to Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), so it is critical to keep medical tools and hospital instruments clean. Recurrent use of urinary catheters can increase the risk of urinary tract infection. According to NCBI research published in a paper, approximately 28.5% of bacteria are responsible for UTIs. Furthermore, according to the National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance (NNIS) system report, catheterization is the leading cause of Urinary Tract infections. UTIs caused by catheters account for 40.2% of hospital-acquired infections. And this factor is expected to boost the medical device cleaning market's growth during the forecast period.
However, an increase in demand for single-use/disposable medical devices is expected to restraint the market over the forecast period. Single-use devices are those that are used on a single patient for a single procedure and then discarded. These devices hinder the medical devices cleaning market growth.
The central government's increased support is probably expected to accelerate the rate of growth in the market. The development and expansion of the healthcare sector, driven by both public and private players, particularly in developing nations, are anticipated to provide attractive potential for market expansion. The market value is also rising due to the increasing use of preventative strategies to reduce hospital-acquired illnesses. High returns on investments, which are assured by research efforts, would also drive the market.
During the forecast period, emerging economies such as India, China, Brazil, Russia, and countries in Latin America & Southeast Asia are expected to provide a diverse range of growth opportunities for players in the medical devices cleaning market. India and China are home to more than half of the world's population, making these markets home to a sizable patient population. Public pressure to improve hospital care quality, an increase in the number of hospitals & clinics, surge in the cost of HAIs in healthcare systems, rise in per capita income, the emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and upsurge in government initiatives are all factors driving the growth of the medical devices cleaning market in these countries.
The medical device cleaning market is segmented on the basis of device outlook, technique outlook, EPA classification outlook, end user, and region. On the basis of device outlook, the market is classified into Critical, Semi-critical, and non-critical. On the basis of technique outlook, the market is categorized into cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and autoclaving. On the basis of EPA classification outlook, the market is fragmented into high level, intermediate level, and low level. On the basis of end user, the market is divided into hospitals, dental clinics, diagnostic centers, and others. On the basis of region, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and rest of LAMEA).
The key players profiled in the study 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.
Key Market Insights
- By device outlook, the semi-critical segment emerged as the global leader in 2021 and critical segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
- By technique outlook, the disinfection segment emerged as the global leader in 2021 and sterilization segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
- By EPA classification outlook, the Intermediate level segment emerged as the global leader in 2021 and high-level segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
- By end user, the hospitals segment emerged as the global leader in 2021 and is expected to show the fastest growth in the upcoming years.
- By region, North America registered the highest market share in 2021 and is projected to maintain the position during the forecast period.
Companies Mentioned
- Cantel Medical Group
- Ecolab
- Steris Corp.
- 3M
- Getinge AB
- Advanced Sterilization Products
- The Ruhof Corp.
- Sklar Surgical Instruments
- Sterigenics International LLC
- Biotrol
- Metrex Research, LLC
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