Surgical instruments

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2023

Global Disposable Surgical Instruments Market Size Up 8% to $5.95 Billion for the Year

At the end of 2023, the global market for disposable surgical instruments reached $5.95 billion. For comparison, in 2022, costs were estimated at $5.5 billion. Thus, there was an increase of 8%. In the future, the positive dynamics will continue, as stated in the Market Research Future study, the results of which were published in July 2024.

It is noted that hospitals and health care providers prioritize patient safety and seek to minimize the risk of infections in surgical interventions. The use of disposable tools helps to avoid cross-contamination. At the same time, manufacturers continue to invest heavily in research and development, which leads to the creation of better and more efficient products. Such products increase surgical accuracy and safety, which contributes to the growing popularity of disposable instruments. Another market driver is the increasing number of minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Among the key areas of use of disposable products are neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as cardiovascular, orthopedic and general surgery. In 2023, overall surgery demonstrated the largest share in terms of costs in the market under consideration. Significant players in the industry include Braun Melsungen AG, Smith & Nephew plc, Zimmer Biomet, Alcon Laboratories, Aspen Surgical, Medtronic, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Ethicon, CooperSurgical and Surgical Innovations.

According to Market Research Future analysts, the global disposable surgical instruments market will demonstrate a CAGR (compound percentage CAGR) of about 8.5%. As a result, the industry will reach approximately $11.1 billion by 2032.^[1]

Smart scalpel for surgical automation introduced

On October 10, 2023, British researchers from the University of Edinburgh announced the development of a smart scalpel, which paves the way for the creation of automated surgical devices of the next generation. In addition, the solution can simplify the training of future specialists. Read more here.

An ultrasonic device has been created in Russia to replace a surgical saw during prosthetics

The Togliatti State University (TSU) has developed an ultrasonic instrument capable of replacing surgical saws and drills on joint replacement operations. This technology in August 2023 was told in the press service of the Platform of the National Technological Initiative (NTI). Read more here.

A surgical instrument that takes the desired shape inside the patient's body is presented

On April 12, 2023, specialists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) announced the development of a new technology for minimally invasive surgery. The researchers proposed an advanced method to introduce comparatively large instruments into the patient's body through a narrow catheter. Read more here.

Johnson & Johnson releases electromagnetic blade for surgical ENT operations

On February 22, 2023, Acclarent, part of the Johnson & Johnson group, announced the start of surgical ENT operations using a specialized blade with electromagnetic navigation TruDi Shaver Blade. Read more here.

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