MEDICAL DEVICE CLEANING MARKET ANALYSIS

The global medical device cleaning market was valued at US$ 7.41 Bn in 2022 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 14.54 Bn by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.8% between 2023 and 2030. The global medical device cleaning market is experiencing strong growth due to the rising hospital-acquired infections (healthcare-associated infections) and increase in patient pool (rise in burden of chronic and/or infectious disease). Moreover, increasing number of surgical procedures and the outbreak of COVID-19 (global pandemic) is expected to boost the growth of the market. However, factors such as growing demand for single-use/disposable medical devices and concerns regarding the safety of reprocessed medical devices are expected to hamper the market growth.

Global Medical Device Cleaning Market: Regional Insights

Based on geography, the global medical device cleaning market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

Among regions, North America is expected to gain highest share in the market during the forecast period owing to the rising prevalence of chronic disorders, rising hospital-acquired infections, and increase in demand for medical device cleaning services or solutions in the region. For instance, according to the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention, 5% of all hospital admissions result in a healthcare-associated infection (hospital-acquired infections, or HAIs), culminating in around 722,000 infections and 75,000 deaths each year as well as US$ 28 to 33 billion in excess costs. HAIs are infections people get while they are receiving health care for another condition.

Europe and Asia Pacific are also expected to witness robust growth in the global medical device cleaning market due to the rising patient pool, rise in burden of chronic disorders, rising hospital-acquired infections, growing demand for medical devices, and rise in demand for cleaning services or solutions in these regions. For instance, according to the European Union, more than 4100000 people in the European Union acquire a healthcare-associated infection each year. The Healthcare-Associated Infections Surveillance Network (HAI-Net) is a European network for the surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAI).

Figure 1. Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Share (%), by Region, 2023

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Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Drivers:

Rising hospital-acquired infections to drive market growth

One of the key factors expected to propel the growth of the global medical device cleaning market over the forecast period is the rising hospital-acquired infections (healthcare-associated infections) worldwide. For instance, healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections that people get while receiving treatment at a healthcare facility and/or from a healthcare professional. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, 7 patients in high-income countries, and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries acquire at least one health care-associated infection (HAI) during their hospital stay.

Rising patient pool to underpin market growth

Another factor which is driving the growth of the global medical device cleaning market is the rise in patient pool (rise in burden of chronic and/or infectious disease) around the world. For instance, with the rise in patient pool or rise in burden of chronic and/or infectious disease, the demand for medical devices is also increasing rapidly, which in turn is exported to increase demand for medical device cleaning services or solutions worldwide. Chronic and/or infectious disease are the leading causes of death and disability across the globe, particularly in low-income countries. This in turn is expected to augment the growth of the market.

Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Opportunities:

Increasing number of surgical procedures across the globe is expected to offer significant growth opportunities for players in the global medical device cleaning market. For instance, an increasing number of surgeries boost the need for cleaning of devices used during the surgery, which in turn, is expected to augment the growth of the market. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 310 million major surgeries are performed each year around the world; around 40-50 million in the United States and 20 million in Europe. The geriatric population is more vulnerable to various diseases, leading to an increase in the number of surgeries.

The outbreak of COVID-19 (global pandemic) is expected to offer significant growth opportunities for players in the global medical device cleaning market. For instance, the pandemic has increased the demand for various medical devices for better treatment. Medical devices used in treating this rising population must be cleaned to reduce the outbreak of COVID-19 as well as other infectious diseases due to contamination. According to WHO, worldwide, as of 4:16pm CEST, 3 May 2023, there have been 765,222,932 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 6,921,614 deaths. This in turn is expected to or has increased demand for cleaning services or solutions.

Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Trends:

Demand for effective cleaning solutions is a recent trend

Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and rise in burden of HAIs, as well as a growing geriatric population and growing number of surgeries, are increasing the demand for safe/effective cleaning and disinfection services or solutions. These services or solutions are widely used to clean/disinfect surgical equipment or instruments. This in turn is expected to drive growth of the market, and this trend is expected to continue during the forecast period.

Increasing healthcare expenditure is another trend

Public pressure to improve the quality of hospital care, increasing number of hospitals and clinics, increasing cost of HAIs in healthcare systems, emergence of multidrug-resistance microorganism, and favorable government initiatives or support are playing an important role in the growth of the global medical device cleaning market. This in turn is expected to propel the growth of the market, and this trend is also expected to continue over the forecast period.

Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Restraints:

High use of single-use/disposable medical devices to hinder market growth

One of the key factors expected to hamper the growth of the global medical device cleaning market is the growing demand for single-use/disposable medical devices. For instance, single-use device, also referred to as a disposable device, intended for use on one patient during a single procedure, and then they are disposed of so that they are not re-used again. Moreover, a steady shift towards the use of single-use or disposable medical devices has been observed over the years, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.

Reprocessing of medical devices to hamper the market growth

Another factor which is hampering the growth of the global medical device cleaning market is the concerns regarding the safety of reprocessed medical devices. For instance, healthcare facilities or healthcare providers across the world reprocess medical devices to save money and reduce waste. However, inadequate cleaning can result in the retention of blood, tissue, or other biological debris in reusable devices, which increase the risk of surgical-site infections (SSIs) or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in patients. This in turn is restraining the market growth.

Figure 2. Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Share (%), by Process, 2023

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Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Segmentation:

The global medical device cleaning market report is segmented into Device, Process, End User, and Geography.

Based on Device, the market is segmented into Semi-Critical Medical Devices, Critical Medical Devices, and Non-critical Medical Devices. Of which, Semi-Critical Medical Devices Segment is expected to dominate the medical device cleaning market over the forecast period and this is attributed to the increasing number of surgical procedures worldwide.

Critical Medical Devices Segment is also expected to witness significant growth in the near future and this is owing to the increasing demand for critical medical devices. This category includes devices that penetrate body tissues.

Based on Process, the market is segmented into Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization. Out of which, Cleaning Segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period and this is attributed to the increase in burden of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Cleaning is a first step required to physically remove contamination

Disinfection Segment is also expected to witness significant growth in the near future and this is owing to increase in demand for disinfection services or solutions.

Based on End User, the market is segmented into Hospitals, Clinics & Physician Offices, Diagnostic Laboratories, Stand-alone Reprocessing Facilities, and Others. Out of which, Hospitals Segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period and this is attributed to the rising patient pool and increasing demand for medical devices.  

Clinics & Physician Offices Segment is also expected to witness significant growth in the near future and this is owing to increase in demand for cleaning services or solutions.

Global Medical Device Cleaning Market: Key Developments

In May 2022, GERMITEC progressed its ambitious business expansion with a financing round of EUR 11 million from leading French investors in the health sector.

In May 2022, GOJO Industries expanded its surface hygiene portfolio with the launch of Purell Healthcare Surface Disinfecting Wipes. Surface Disinfecting Wipes offer powerful germ-kill in one-step, hospital-grade surface disinfecting wipes.

In March 2022, Sterifre Medical planned to launch the automatic point-of-care disinfection system. An Aura is a portable machine that circulates hydrogen peroxide and activated oxygen with the push of a single button to disinfect stethoscopes, sensors, pumps, etc.

Global Medical Device Cleaning Market: Key Companies Insights

The global medical device cleaning market is highly competitive. This is attributed to the rise in demand for medical device cleaning services or solutions, as a result, players in the market are focusing on launching novel products in the market.

Some of the key players in the global medical device cleaning market are 3M, Ecolab, STERIS, Getinge Group, and Cantel Medical, among others.

*Definition: Medical device cleaning services or solutions are used to remove contaminants (e.g., dirt, pathogens, organic material, and other contaminants) from a device and is usually done with detergent or enzyme liquid and by using other cleaning methods.