Global Medical Ultrasonic Probe Covers Market, by Material (Latex-free Probe Covers and Latex Probe Covers), by Sterility (Sterile and Non-sterile), by Application (Vascular, Abdominal, Cardiac, Ophthalmology, and Others (Others include Urology, Orthopedics, and Oncology)), by End User (Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, and Others (Others include Cardiology Centers and Thrombosis Centers)), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa), is estimated to be valued at US$ 201.9 million in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.8% over the forecast period (2021-2028), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Rising prevalence of hospital acquired infections and chronic diseases is expected to drive the growth of global medical ultrasonic probe cover market over the forecast period.
For instance, according to a study conducted in 2017 by the National Health Services (NHS) Health Scotland revealed that patients undergoing transvaginal scan had 41% higher possibility of getting a bacterial infection and are 26% more likely to be prescribed antibiotics within 30 days of ultrasound. In addition, for patients undergoing transrectal ultrasounds, the probability of acquiring a bacterial infection was reported to be 75%.
Global Medical Ultrasonic Probe Covers Market – Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 outbreak was first reported on December 31, 2019, in Wuhan, China. According to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Weekly Epidemiological Update by the World Health Organization, over 206 million cases and 4.3 million deaths due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported up till August 15, 2021, across the globe.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several markets across the globe and is also expected to hamper the demand and supply in global medical ultrasonic probe covers market. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the demand and supply of global central nervous system disorders therapeutics market in three main ways; by directly affecting the production and demand of medical ultrasonic probe covers; by creating disruptions in distribution channels; and by its financial impact on firms and markets. Supply chain and manufacturing activities of medical ultrasonic probe covers in India, China, and the U.S. are disrupted due to nationwide lockdowns. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy and in turn, the medical ultrasonic probe covers market. Quarantines, traveling constraints, and social distancing measures are likely to lead to a steep decline in business and consumer spending.