Specimen Retrieval Bag Market Size and Forecast — 2026-2033
Specimen Retrieval Bag Market is estimated to be valued at USD 348.2 Mn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 464.5 Mn in 2033, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2026 to 2033.
Analysts’ Views on Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market
Global specimen retrieval bag market growth can be hindered by increasing number of product recall by regulatory authorities. For instance, in February2018, Teleflex Incorporated, a medical technology company, launched Weck-Memobag specimen retrieval systemthat is easy to handle, and provides protection against contamination in the operating field.
Figure 1. Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2026

Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market– Drivers
Increasing Prevalence Of Gynecological disorders
Increasing prevalence of gynecological disorders is expected to drive the global specimen retrieval bag market growth over the forecast period. According to the data published by the government of Canada, in December 2021, Canadian women aged 65 and older are more likely to be diagnosed with gynecological disorders. Increasing prevelance of these disorders is expected to boost demand for gynecological surgeries.
Figure 2. Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market Value (US$ Million), By Region, 2026

Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market - Regional Analysis
Among region, North America is estimated to hold a dominant position in the global specimen retrieval bag market over the forecast period. North America holds 39.1% of the market share, due to increasing prevalence of gynecological diseases in North America region. According to the data published by Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 2020, approximately 5% to 10% women undergo surgical exploration for ovarian cysts in their lifetime, in the U.S., and 13% to 21% of these cysts are malignant in nature.
- Current Industry Events of 2026
- Market Size Estimation
- Regional Breakdown
- Competitive Landscape
- Customer Intelligence
- Segmental Analysis
- Pricing Analysis
- Key Market Drivers, Challenges & Future Trends
- Customized Insights Section
Specimen Retrieval Bag Market Report Coverage
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| Base Year: | 2025 | Market Size in 2026: | USD 348.2 Mn |
| Historical Data for: | 2020 To 2024 | Forecast Period: | 2026 To 2033 |
| Forecast Period 2026 to 2033 CAGR: | 4.2% | 2033 Value Projection: | USD 464.5 Mn |
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| Companies covered: | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Teleflex Incorporated, Cooper Surgical, Inc., Genicon, Medtronic, B. Braun SE, Applied Medical Resources Corporation, LaproSurge, Purple Surgical, CONMED, Hangzhou Boer Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., Duomed, Changzhou Cheayoo Medical Devices Co., Ltd., and Tianjin Zhichao Medical Technology Co., Ltd | ||
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Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market- Segmentation
Global specimen retrieval bag market is segmented into bag size, product type, application, and end user.
Based on Bag Size, the market is segmented into 5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm, and 25 mm. Out of which, the 5mm segment is expected to hold a dominant position in the global specimen retrieval bag market during the forecast period, owing to rising incidence of laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.
Based Product Type, the market is segmented into detachable and non-detachable. Out of which, the detachable segment is expected to hold a dominant position in the global specimen retrieval bag market during the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for these bag systems, as itcan be used multiple times in a single procedure.
Based Application , the market is segmented into gynecology, urology, gastrointestinal surgery, and others (cardiovascular, etc.). Out of which, the gynecology segment is expected to hold a dominant position in the global specimen retrieval bag market during the forecast period, owing to rising gynecology surgeries.
Based on End User, the market is segmented into hospital, ambulatory surgical centers, and nursing homes. Out of which, the hospital pharmacies segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period, owing to increasing number of hospitals.
Among all segmentation, the detachable segment has the highest potential due to the high preference for these bag systems for laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.
Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market- Cross Sectional Analysis
Among application, gynecology segment hold a dominant position in North America Region. For instance, For instance, in September 2020, according to the data published by The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), about 1530 million people were living with gynaecological diseases in 2019.
Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market- Key Developments
Rising applications for laparoscopic surgeries for various diseases is expected to drive the global specimen retrieval bag market growth over the forecast period. For instance in 2022, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) update, 65,950 people in the U.S., were diagnosed with uterine or endometrial cancer in 2022.
Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market : Key Trends
Rising number of urological diseases
Rising number of urological diseases leads to increasing demand for minimally invasive surgeries. is expected to increase the application of laparoscopic retrieval bags for urological surgeries, which helps to drive segment growth over the forecast period.
Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market : Restraint
Increasing Number Of Product Recall By Regulatory Authorities
Increasing number of product recall by regulatory authorities such as U.S. Food and Drug Administartion. For instance, in May 2020, U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled Class 2 Genicon EZee retrieval bag, manufactured by Genicon, a medical device company. The device was recalled because Genicon was not providing updated instructions for use (IFU) labeling to users to provide clarity on how to use the device for multiple specimen retrieval.
Global Specimen Retrieval Bag Market - Key Players
Major players operating in the global specimen retrieval bag market Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Teleflex Incorporated, Cooper Surgical, Inc., Genicon, Medtronic, B. Braun SE, Applied Medical Resources Corporation, LaproSurge, Purple Surgical, CONMED, Hangzhou Boer Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., Duomed, Changzhou Cheayoo Medical Devices Co., Ltd., and Tianjin Zhichao Medical Technology Co., Ltd
Sources
Primary Research Interviews
- Manufacturers of endoscopic and laparoscopic specimen retrieval bags (e.g., Medtronic, Applied Medical, Cook Medical, Conmed, Anrei Medical)
- General, gynecologic and urologic surgeons performing minimally invasive surgery
- Hospital OR and ambulatory surgical center procurement heads
Databases
- U.S. FDA 510(k) surgical device database
- EUDAMED device registrations
- CMS and AHRQ surgical procedure volume data
Magazines
- General Surgery News
- OR Manager
Journals
- Surgical Endoscopy (Springer)
- Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (AAGL/Elsevier)
Newspapers
- Reuters Health
- Financial Times – MedTech
Associations
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
Public Domain Sources
- U.S. FDA power morcellation safety communications
- AAGL specimen retrieval guidance
- ResearchGate publications on specimen retrieval techniques
Proprietary Elements
- CMI Data Analytics Tool, Proprietary CMI Existing Repository of information for last 10 years.
*Definition: Specimen retrieval bag is surgical instrument that is used for the removal of biological material from a patient. It consist of flexible wall and a closed end and an open end, wherein the open end is for receiving biological materials. The retrieval bag are of different sizes such as 5 mm, 10 mm, and others, and are used for various applications such as urological surgeriers, gynecological surgeriesand others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Specimen Retrieval Bag Market is estimated to be valued at USD 348.2 Mn in 2026, and is expected to reach USD 464.5 Mn by 2033.
The CAGR of the Specimen Retrieval Bag Market is projected to be 4.2% from 2026 to 2033.
Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to drive the market growth.
Detachable is the leading product type segment in the market.
Increasing number of product recall is expected to hinder the market growth over the forecast period .
Major players operating in the market include Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Teleflex Incorporated, Cooper Surgical, Inc., Genicon, Medtronic, B. Braun SE, Applied Medical Resources Corporation, LaproSurge, Purple Surgical, CONMED, Hangzhou Boer Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., Duomed, Changzhou Cheayoo Medical Devices Co., Ltd., and Tianjin Zhichao Medical Technology Co., Ltd
