Pressure Relief Devices Market Analysis

Pressure relief devices such as beds, mattresses, heel troughs, splints are used as part of the treatment to reduce or relieve the pressure on the ulcer. These devices require a power source to alternately inflate and deflate series of cells. This action has the effect of changing the areas of skin that are weight (pressure) relieved with those that are under pressure from body weight. Pressure relief devices are widely accepted for the prevention of of pressure ulcers.

The global pressure relief devices market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3,689.1 million in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2022-2030).

Analysts’ Views on Global Pressure Relief Devices Market:

The pressure relief devices market's growth can be hindered by the increasing number of product recall. The key market players are focused on adopting organic strategies such as product launch is expected to drive the global pressure relief devices market. For instance, in March 2020, Smith and Nephew, a medical technology company, announced that they had launched the new PICO 14 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (sNPWT), which reduced the incidence of surgical wounds complications.

Figure 1. Global Pressure Relief Devices Market Value (%), by Application, 2022

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market- Driver

Increasing adoption of inorganic growth strategies such as acquisition by key market players is expected to drive the global pressure relief devices market over the forecast period.

Increasing adoption of inorganic growth strategies such as acquisition by key market players is expected to drive the global pressure relief devices market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in August 2022, Arjo, a medical technology company, announced that they had acquired Bruin Biometrics, LLC., a biotechnology company. Under this acquisition, Arjo will serve as an exclusive distributor for BBI’s of pressure ulcers assessment device SEM scanner that allows the early detection of pressure injury risk and thereby reduce patient suffering.

Figure 2. Global Pressure Relief Devices Market Value (US$ Million), by Region, 2022

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market- Regional Analysis

Among all regions North America is estimated to hold a dominant position in the pressure relief devices market over the forecast period. North America hold 38.4% market share due to increasing prevalence of pressure ulcers in that reagion. According to data published by the Open Nursing Journal, in Feburary 2021. The prevalence of pressure ulcers in U.S. was 38% in the systematic review of 2020

Moreover, according to the data published in National Center for Biotechnology Information, the prevalence of pressure ulcer in Africa was 18.6%

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Since the COVID-19 virus outbreak in December 2019, the disease has spread to over 100 countries across the globe, and the World Health Organization declared it a public health emergency on January 30, 2020.

COVID-19 can affect the economy in three main ways: by directly affecting the production and demand of drugs, by creating disruptions in distribution channels, and through its financial impact on firms and financial markets. Due to nationwide lockdowns, several countries such as China, India, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Egypt, and others are facing problems with the transportation of drugs from one place to another.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the global pressure relief devices market. For instance, in August 2022, according to the data published in National Center for Biotechnology Information, an observational study was performed on Eighty-seven patients which were admitted to critical care, to examine the prevalence and risk of pressure ulcers in COVID-19 patients. Hence, it was stated that 55 patients had developed pressure ulcers due to prone positioning.

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market Segmentation:

The global pressure relief devices market report is segmented into Device Type, Application, and End User

Based on Device Type, the market is segmented into Mattress, Beds, Splint, Heel Troughs, Pressure Relief Chairs. Out of which, Mattress segment is expected to dominant position in global pressure relief devices market during the forecast period and this is attributed due to increase in the usage of Mattress for the pressure relief of pain.

Based on Application, the market is segmented into an Pressure Ulcers, Surgical Wounds, Burns. Out of which, pressure ulcers segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period and this is attributed due to increase prevalence of pressure ulcers.  

Based on End User, the heparin calcium market is segmented into hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Clinics. Of which, hospitals segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period and this is attributed to the increase in number of hospitals.

Among all segmentation, application segment has highest potential due to increasing pressure ulcer over the forecast period. For instance, in October 2020, according to the data published in National Center for Biotechnology Information, it was stated that about 2.5 million hospitalizations in the U.S. in 2019 are due to pressure ulcers which is a major concern for patients and healthcare staff.

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market Cross Sectional Analysis:

In application segment, pressure ulcer is dominant in North America region due to increasing prevalence of pressure ulcer. According to the data published by University of Huddersfield in November 2021, A cross sectional survey was conducted in England to explore the prevalence of pressure ulcer. Hence, the overall prevalence of pressure ulcer was 9.04%.

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market: Key Developments

 Increasing adoption of inorganic growth strategies such as product launch by key market players is expected to drive the global pressure relief devices market over the forecast period.

• Increasing adoption of inorganic growth strategies such as product launch by key market players is expected to drive the global pressure relief devices market over the forecast period. For instance, in September 2021, Dassiet, a health-tech company, announced that they had launched UCAST splint to make fracture treatment faster and safer both for the patient and nursing staff. It makes the fracture treatment safer by providing effective pressure at the fracture site.
• Moreover, For instance, in April 2021, Noventure, a medical device company, announced that they had acquired Ulkox and Oleoabrax products, which was manufactured by Quesper R&D, a medical device company for surgical wound healing and ulcers.

Pressure Relief Devices Market Report Coverage

Report Coverage	Details
Base Year:	2021	Market Size in 2022:	US$ 3,689.1 Mn
Historical Data for:	2017 to 2020	Forecast Period:	2022 to 2030
Forecast Period 2022 to 2030 CAGR:	6.9%	2030 Value Projection:	US$ 6,286.5 Mn
Geographies covered:	North America: U.S. and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Europe: Germany, U.K., Spain, France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, ASEAN, and Rest of Asia Pacific Middle East: GCC Countries, Israel, and Rest of Middle East Africa: South Africa, North Africa, and Central Africa
Segments covered:	By Device Type: Mattress(Foam Based Mattress, Gel Filled Mattress, Air Filled Mattress, Fluid Filled Mattress), Beds (Kinetic Bed, Air Therapy Bed), Splint, Heel Troughs, Pressure Relief Chairs By Application: Pressure Ulcers, Surgical Wounds, Burns By End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Clinics
Companies covered:	Medtronic, Arjo, Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., Invacare Corporation, Smith & Nephew Plc., Stryker, Talley Group Ltd., Paramount Bed Co., Ltd., wissner-bosserhoff GmbH, 3M, 5 Minds Mobility
Growth Drivers:	Increasing adoption of inorganic strategies such as acquisition by key market players
Restraints & Challenges:	Increasing number of product recalls by regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market: Key Trends

Increasing prevalence of pressure ulcers in intensive care units is expected to drive the global pressure relief devices market over the forecast period.

Increasing prevalence of pressure ulcers in intensive care units is expected to drive the global pressure relief devices market over the forecast period. In February 2022, according to the data published in Dove Press Medical Journal, A study was conducted among 125 patients treated at the Department of Anesthesiology of the 4th Military Teaching Hospital in Wroclaw between 2019 and 2020 to check the prevalence of pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients. Hence, it was estimated that the prevalence of pressure ulcer was 8.8%.

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market: Restraint

 Increasing number of product recalls by regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to hinder the pressure relief devices market over the forecast period.

Increasing number of product recalls by regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to hinder the pressure relief devices market over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled a class II device MRS surface with X-ray mattress, which was manufactured by Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., a medical technology company. The device was recalled because the failure mode on the affected mattresses can cause a reduction in the performance of the microclimate management feature used to pull heat and moisture away from the patient resulting in an increased patient risk of pressure ulcer development.

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market- Key Players

Major players operating in the global pressure relief devices market include Medtronic, Arjo, Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., Invacare Corporation, Smith & Nephew Plc., Stryker, Talley Group Ltd., Paramount Bed Co., Ltd., wissner-bosserhoff GmbH, 3M, 5 Minds Mobility