Medical Devices

The convergence of information technology with medical devices is transforming the landscape of patient care. Integration of medical devices with mobile applications for monitoring and diagnosis of disease conditions can reduce cost of diagnosis. Also, evaluating health measures is no longer restricted to in-clinic visit. Patients can self-monitor their health at their convenience using portable medical devices. In-vitro medical devices have transformed the diagnostics industry by reducing cost and time required for tests. Growth of the medical devices market has been influenced by technological innovations and patient focused care.

Challenges

One of the challenges faced by medical devices companies is integrating rapidly evolving technologies with existing products in order to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. Hence, a major share of the spending of these companies is directed towards research and development (R&D). According to a survey conducted by Forbes in 2015, around 47% of the medical device manufacturers were planning to spend over 6% of their revenue on R&D till 2017. Moreover, new regulatory requirements and fierce competition are posing a challenge for companies operating in this sector. The new Unique Device Identification (UDI) guidelines introduced in 2014 will help stakeholders save costs.

Home Healthcare Devices to Fuel Market Growth

Self-medication practices are also driving demand for home healthcare devices. The launch of glucose monitors, insulin delivery devices, oxygen concentrators, and nebulizers has improved access to healthcare in emerging countries. The increasing awareness about lifestyle disorders among the populace, in addition to advent of new technology has led consumers to adopt more sophisticated devices to self-monitor their health conditions. Furthermore, these devices are convenient to use, and save time and healthcare costs. However, app-based devices are facing challenges with respect to obtaining approvals from regulatory authorities such as the FDA.

Growth in Emerging Economies

North America dominates the global medical devices market, however Asia Pacific and Latin America regions are projected to exhibit significant growth in the forthcoming years. Factors such as rapidly expanding patient pool, rising healthcare spending, and increasing health awareness in these regions are expected to create opportunities for manufacturers of medical devices to expand their operations to these markets. However, market players may need to adopt distribution, manufacturing and business strategies tailored to these regions to ensure a successful foray. Strategic mergers and acquisitions with regional and local players is likely to help companies operating on a global scale to strengthen their product portfolio and market presence.

Conclusion

The way healthcare is delivered, accessed and perceived is changing due to introduction of novel medical devices. As regulatory requirements change and evolve, medical device manufacturers need to understand the implications and be operationally and technologically equipped. Companies also need to ensure that they have the right competencies to keep up with increasing competition and regulations, and assess their impact. Key players operating in this market are Johnson & Johnson, General Electric Co., Medtronic Inc., Siemens AG, Baxter International Inc., Stryker Corp., Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co., St. Jude Medical Inc., and Becton, Dickinson and Co.

View More

Medical Devices Published Insights

Coherent Market Insights Patient Positioning Devices Market

Published Date : Feb 2018

Patient positioning helps to provide easier access to the area being operated. Positioning of the patient can have significant effects on surgery results. A minor changes in positioning can have negative effects, including dips or spikes in blood pressure, breathing p... View more

Coherent Market Insights Non Vascular Stents Market

Published Date : Feb 2018

Non-vascular stents are mainly shielded with a polymeric film or membrane to avoid ingrowth of adjacent tissues through stent mesh. Drugs for suppression of hyperplastic malignant or benign tissues can be integrated into polymeric materials. Materials widely used in s... View more

Coherent Market Insights Disposable Iv Therapy Products Market

Published Date : Feb 2018

Intravenous (IV) therapy products are used to treat a variety of conditions including dehydration and nutrient-absorption disorders. It is increasingly given at homecare and clinics to help patients feel better without clogging emergency departments. IV therapy is als... View more

Coherent Market Insights Low Temperature Sterilization Equipment Market

Published Date : Feb 2018

Low temperature sterilization is one of the most commonly used technique for disinfection and sterilization of equipment that are incapable to withstand high pressures and temperature in conventional sterilization techniques such as autoclave and hot air sterilization... View more

Coherent Market Insights Atherectomy Devices Market

Published Date : Feb 2018

Atherectomy devices are the medical devices, which are used for removing atherosclerosis from blood vessels within the body. Atherectomy devices are alternative to angioplasty and widely used to treat narrowing in arteries caused by peripheral artery disease. There ar... View more

Coherent Market Insights Pressure Bandages Market

Published Date : Feb 2018

The pressure bandages are used to deliberately apply pressure to produce a desired clinical effect after trauma. Pressure bandages, also known as compression bandages, pressure dressing, are used to control edema, lymphedema and reduce swelling in the treatment of ven... View more

Coherent Market Insights Digital Pregnancy Test Kits Market

Published Date : Jan 2018

Digital pregnancy test is an over-the-counter semi-quantitative urine test, which detects presence of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), an indicating factor for pregnancy. Acceptance among scientists regarding the role of hCG hormone in urine to detect pregnancy ha... View more

Coherent Market Insights Coagulation Analyzers Market

Published Date : Jan 2018

Coagulation analyzer aids in quantification of blood platelet levels from the patients suffering from various diseases. It provides results in a significantly less duration of time as compared to time required to obtain results from conventional analyzers or systems. Coagulation analyzers offers ... View more

Coherent Market Insights Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgical Devices Market

Published Date : Jan 2018

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a medical condition, which is characterized by non-cancerous enlargement of prostate and it generally affects men aged more than 50 years. According to the study published in The Lancet in 2015, more than 100 million people were s... View more

Coherent Market Insights Active Implantable Medical Devices Market

Published Date : Dec 2017

Active implantable medical devices such as cardiac pacemaker systems, cochlear implants, implantable infusion pumps, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices aid in improving patient’s health and outcome of the medical treatment. Active implantable medical devi... View more

Coherent Market Insights Bone Replacement Products Market

Published Date : Nov 2017

Bone replacement products are the implants surgically placed into the body to restore the normal bone function by replacing the damaged structure. The increased safety profiles, intraoperative cost, and adaptability to a variety of clinical challenges have enhanced th... View more

Coherent Market Insights Cardiac Poc Testing Devices Market

Published Date : Oct 2017

Cardiac POC testing is a test performed for the diagnosis of heart disorders. POC or Point-of-care testing, also referred to as bedside test, is a diagnostic test at the point or position of care at the same place and time of patient care. Cardiac POC testing is a sim... View more

© 2024 Coherent Market Insights Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.