External Ventricular Drain Global Market Report 2024

The external ventricular drain market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.43 billion in 2023 to $4.71 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a rise in incidences of traumatic brain injuries (TBI), advancements in neurosurgery, the aging population, and regulatory support and standardization.

The external ventricular drain market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.07 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The projected growth during the forecast period can be credited to the rise in neurological disorders, the demand for minimally invasive procedures, the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, and the emphasis on patient outcomes. Key trends anticipated during this period involve the increasing adoption of minimally invasive techniques, the integration of advanced monitoring technologies, innovations in medical device designs, the development of external ventricular drains with antimicrobial properties, and the market's expansion in emerging economies.

The rising incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is anticipated to drive the expansion of the external ventricular drain market in the future. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to damage to the brain caused by external force, which can lead to temporary or permanent impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions. The increasing occurrence of traumatic brain injuries can be attributed to factors such as increased participation in contact sports, higher rates of motor vehicle accidents, and an aging population prone to falls. TBIs can cause elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) due to swelling, hemorrhage, or the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), all of which can result in further brain damage. External ventricular drains (EVDs) help mitigate these effects by draining excess CSF and continuously monitoring ICP. For example, in May 2024, according to the Florida Department of Health, a US-based government agency, the age-adjusted death rate from traumatic brain injury in Florida rose from 5,406 per 100,000 population in 2021 to 5,654 per 100,000 population in 2022, indicating an increase of approximately 4.59%. Therefore, the growing incidence of traumatic brain injuries is fueling the expansion of the external ventricular drain market.

Prominent companies within the external ventricular drain market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as advanced fluid management systems, to advance the treatment of intracranial bleeding. These advanced fluid management systems encompass technologies that enhance the basic drainage function by incorporating features such as active irrigation, targeted therapies, real-time monitoring, or other functionalities to augment treatment efficacy and potentially improve patient outcomes. For example, in February 2022, IRRAS Inc., a US-based provider of commercial medical devices for neurocritical care, introduced the next-generation IRRAflow system, an advanced external ventricular drain equipped with automated irrigation to prevent blockages and enhance drainage, which is currently being introduced in the United States. This system enhances user experience through step-by-step tutorials, advanced data tracking, an intuitive interface, and optimized drainage options. It offers advanced fluid management to therapeutically treat critically ill patients with intracranial bleeding by incorporating continuous irrigation that dilutes accumulated toxic material, facilitating easier removal and preventing solid particles from obstructing drainage holes, ensuring continuous fluid drainage throughout treatment. The combination of automated irrigation and controlled drainage in IRRAflow results in fewer complications and more thorough drainage.

In June 2023, Luciole Medical AG, a medical technology company headquartered in Switzerland, acquired Spiegelberg GmbH & Co. KG for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition will see the integration of their product ranges, manufacturing capacities, and distribution channels, harnessing their respective strengths with the goal of emerging as leaders in the development of next-generation brain monitoring devices. Spiegelberg GmbH & Co. KG is a German company known for its provision of catheters and external ventricular drainage kits.

Major companies operating in the external ventricular drain market are Medtronic Plc, B. Braun SE, Terumo Corporation, Getinge AB, Elekta AB, Integra LifeSciences, ABIOMED, Raumedic AG, Natus Medical Inc., Sophysa, Fuji Systems, Neuromedex GmbH, Ark BioSciences Inc., SILMAG S.A., Spiegelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Möller Medical GmbH, Dispomedica GmbH, IRRAS AB, Luciole Medical AG, Dispomedica GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the external ventricular drain market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the external ventricular drain market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the external ventricular drain market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An external ventricular drain (EVD) is a medical device used to relieve elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) by draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain's ventricles to an external collection system. This helps prevent damage to brain tissues and alleviates symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and altered consciousness. The procedure is commonly used for patients with various disorders that cause an accumulation of excess CSF within the cranial cavity.

External ventricular drains come in two main types, external ventricular drainage sets and accessories. An external ventricular drainage set is a medical device employed to alleviate heightened intracranial pressure by redirecting cerebrospinal fluid from the brain's ventricles to an external collection system. Its applications span across various conditions such as traumatic brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, and others. These devices are utilized by a range of end users including hospitals, specialty hospitals, specialty clinics, and others.

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The external ventricular drain market consists of sales of drainage systems, catheters, valve mechanisms, ICP monitors and transducers, and fixation devices. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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