Endoscope reprocessing is regarded as very Important for infection prevention. Precleaning, cleaning, washing, disinfection, rinsing, drying, and storing are common procedures in endoscope reprocessing.
Post Covid-19, the market for endoscope reprocessing has been revitalized
However, the endoscope reprocessing industry has been recovering since 2021. The market has been driven by increased sales of gastroscopes and colonoscopes, the launch of new devices, and an increase in the number of GI, respiratory, ear, urinary system, and female reproductive tract procedures.
“Due to growing penetration of endoscopes across hospitals globally, the demand for scope reprocessing is rising as it plays a critical role in the fight against health care acquired infections (HCAI) and contributes to a more sustainable health care.” — Senior Director, Leading Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) Manufacturer, United States
Global Endoscope Reprocessing Market is Driven by Technological Advancements
Endoscope reprocessing is a technology-driven business with ongoing product enhancements/innovations. For example,
- In June, 2022, Getinge launched an updated version of the ED-Flow automated endoscope reprocessor. The new features provide a greater degree of digital connectivity and data management which in turn is expected to result in improved uptime and increased productivity
US holds the biggest global endoscope reprocessing market share
The United States now controls a major chunk of the global endoscope reprocessing market. The growing number of endoscopic examinations, high prevalence of hospital-acquired infections, aging population, favorable reimbursement climate for endoscopy procedures, growth in minimally invasive endoscopic therapy procedures, rising concerns about cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, and higher quality expectations all contribute to the market’s size in North America.
Competetive Landscape Analysis : Global Endoscope Reprocessing Market
The market is characterized by the presence of companies such as STERIS/Cantel Medical, Wassenburg Medical, Getinge, Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), Olympus, CONMED, Ecolab, among others.
Growing cases of gastrointestinal (GI), respiratory, ear, urinary tract, and female reproductive tract procedures, technological advancements in endoscope reprocessing products, and increasing demand for prevention of infections during endoscopic examinations are all projected to drive the global endoscope reprocessing market in the years to come.
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