Europe Single Use Medical Device Reprocessing Market Research Report – Segmented By Class I Devices, Class II Devices, End-User, Country (UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Turkey, Czech Republic and Rest of Europe) - Industry Analysis on Size, Share, Trends & Growth Forecast (2024 to 2029)

Updated On: June, 2024
ID: 2380
Pages: 145

Europe Single-Use Medical Device Reprocessing Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The European Single-Use Medical Device Reprocessing market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2028.

The major driver of the European Single-Use Medical Device Reprocessing Market is reducing total healthcare costs through the reprocessing of single-use devices. Reprocessing has been regulated in Germany for over a decade, with many hospitals finding significant cost savings. One of the main reasons driving market expansion is the growing clinical urgency to minimize medical waste generation in healthcare settings and hospitals. The increased use of low-cost reprocessed medical equipment instead of new devices, increased attempts to reduce regulated medical waste (RMW), and the rising number of surgical operations linked with the rising incidence of chronic diseases are all driving this market's rise. The reuse of single-use medical devices has numerous advantages, including savings, effective waste management, and environmental sustainability, all of which help hospitals save money. Reprocessed devices are becoming increasingly popular across the region, especially in urban areas. SUD (Single-Use Medical Device) reprocessing allows hospitals to maintain patient care quality while saving significant money. The more devices that are recycled, the more money is saved.

The green reprocessing of medical devices causes the minimum amount of environmental damage and represents an opportunity for the Europe Single-use medical device reprocessing industry in the coming years. Furthermore, with advances in technology, companies have built more advanced and complex devices using appropriate materials to stand up to the steam sterilization process. Therefore, reprocessing single-use devices has become important for reducing future healthcare expenditures.

The spread of disease or infection connected with reprocessed medical devices might restrict the European market for single-use medical device reprocessing. In addition, the expansion of this industry is being hampered by predefined notions around maintaining the standard quality of reprocessed SUDs and reduced manufacturer profitability, and little to no regulation of SUD reprocessing in emerging markets.

Chemical residues from improper cleaning might cause toxicity in the patient. Aside from these dangers, after reprocessing, physical features may alter, put patients at risk and decrease the learning curve for healthcare providers. As a result, the expansion of the industry for reprocessing single-use medical devices is challenged. Unauthorized usage of reprocessed SUDs in this region is currently the biggest challenge.

This research report on the Europe Single-Use Medical Device Reprocessing Market segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories:

By Class I Devices: 

  • Sequential Compression Sleeves
  • Tourniquet Cuffs
  • Pulse Oximeter Sensors

By Class II Devices: 

  • Microdebriders
  • Cautery Electrodes
  • Laparoscopic Graspers
  • Scissors
  • Forceps
  • Scalpels
  • Orthopedic Blades
  • Drill Bits
  • External Fixation Clamps
  • Electrophysiological Cardiac Catheters

By End-User:

  • Hospitals

By Country: 

  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Switzerland
  • Netherlands
  • Turkey
  • Czech Republic
  • Rest of Europe

Regionally, Germany is leading the European market by contributing the largest share of revenues and is likely to continue the trend during the forecast period owing to the factors such as highly favorable regulatory policies and approval procedures, presence of prominent manufacturers in the region, increasing adoption rate of reprocessed medical products such as balloon catheters, minimizing the costs and optimized management of healthcare systems with assured safety. The UK market is another major contributor to the European single-use device reprocessing market after Germany and is likely to multiply over the forecast period.

Due to an increase in demand for single-use medical devices and health care awareness in the area, Europe has the second-largest share in the market. Because of its environmental sustainability, the United Kingdom dominates the European single-use medical device reprocessing industry. With improved regulatory policies in place in Germany, a higher quality of reprocessed devices is accessible on the market, increasing market share during the forecast period compared to other nations in the area. Because of the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, rising geriatric population, rising healthcare expenditure, increasing number of surgical procedures, and growing awareness about reprocessed medical devices, the European region is expected to have the highest growth rate.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

A few of the notable companies dominating the Europe Single-Use Medical Device Reprocessing Market profiled in this report are Hygia, Centurion Medical Products Corporation, Medline Renewal, Midwest Reprocessing Center, NEscientific, ReNu Medical, SterilMed, Stryker Sustainability Solutions, Inc., SureTek Medical, and Vanguard AG.

Please wait. . . . Your request is being processed

Anil Kumar P is research manager at Market Data Forecast and responsible for Healthcare Domain.

Author

Anil Kumar P (Research Manager - Healthcare)

Anil Kumar P is the lead author of this report and the manager of the team responsible for authoring healthcare reports at Market Data Forecast. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (Hons.) from BITS Pilani, one of India’s premier institutions. Over the past seven years, Anil has gained extensive experience working with multiple market research companies, where he has collaborated with a diverse range of clients—from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies—delivering data-driven insights and strategic advice that drive business growth.

Read More

Related Reports

Access the study in MULTIPLE FORMATS
Purchase options starting from $ 1400

Didn’t find what you’re looking for?
TALK TO OUR ANALYST TEAM

Need something within your budget?
NO WORRIES! WE GOT YOU COVERED!

REACH OUT TO US

Call us on: +1 888 702 9696 (U.S Toll Free)

Write to us: [email protected]

Click for Request Sample