By the end of 2022, the global stethoscope hygiene devices market is anticipated to be worth USD 47.4 Million, and it will grow at a CAGR of 6.9% to reach USD 91.4 Million in the year 2032. Desktop stethoscope hygiene devices have the largest market share in 2021, by product, according to a recent analysis by Future Market Insights, with a market share of roughly 86.6%.
Market Outlook:
| Data Points | Market Insights |
|---|---|
| Market Value 2022 | USD 47.4 Million |
| Market Value 2032 | USD 91.4 Million |
| CAGR 2022-2032 | 6.9% |
| Market Share of Top 6 Countries | 47.0% |
| Key Market Players | LightProgress/egoHealth; Xech; Your First Services Inc.; Vioguard; Edmund Optics; Parsons; UV Smart; and Tangshan UMG Medical Instrument Co.; Ltd. |
Stethoscope hygiene devices are used to disinfect the diaphragm part of the stethoscope, which is circular in shape. This part of the stethoscope is exposed to the patient very frequently and hence is prone to higher chances of contamination. Compared to other medical devices, stethoscopes come into closer and more frequent touch with patients. They are a risk to the population since they contribute significantly to the spread of illnesses among patients who are not just hospitalized, but also among those who attend OPDs.
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The market value for the stethoscope hygiene devices market was approximately 1.9% of the overall ~USD 2.3 Billion of the global medical device cleaning market in 2021.
The sales of stethoscope hygiene devices expanded at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2017 to 2021, owing to the advent of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
The Current Infectious Disease Reports, 2018 explored the role of environmental contamination in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Blood pressure cuffs, electronic thermometers, hemodialysis machines, stethoscopes, infusion pumps, and other medical devices can serve as potential reservoirs for nosocomial infections that can spread from healthcare workers' hands to patients if correct hand-washing practices are not followed.
HAIs have been linked to cross-transmission through the hands of healthcare workers who are infected either directly from patient contact or indirectly by touching contaminated ambient surfaces.
There is evidence that pathogens can move from the skin to the stethoscope and vice versa, making medical stethoscopes a possible source of contamination for a number of disorders. Despite the predominance of non-pathogenic organisms, potential pathogens like C. difficile, Pseudomonas, MRSA, and VRE have also been found.
A 2022 study conducted by Mayo Clinic at a Swiss university teaching hospital tested the bacterial load of stethoscopes and discovered that they were capable of transferring potentially dangerous pathogens, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Modern antibiotics are unable to penetrate the bacterium's defenses, which have evolved through time.
Out of the sample population, the researchers discovered that stethoscope contamination increased significantly following just one patient's physical examination. They discovered that the degree of contamination was comparable to that of the doctor's dominant hand.
As a result of the aforementioned factors, the global stethoscope hygiene devices market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2022 to 2032.
Due to the advancement of disinfection devices, the market is expected to display an opportunity-seeking stance. The introduction of products designed to provide several benefits from a single device would further accelerate the expansion.
For example, a product by the name of StetClean (LightProcess s.r.l) offers 4 in 1 solution for the disinfection of stethoscopes. This product prevents the rise in microbiological activity caused by the contamination of the stethoscope.
It facilitates the adoption of healthy hygienic habits and practices by physically disinfecting through the action of UV rays, without the use of any chemicals. This product is environmentally friendly because it doesn't utilize any toxic chemicals or generate any toxic waste.
During the foreseeable years, this is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for growth in the overall stethoscope hygiene devices market.
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In spite of a significant rise in the performance of adequate stethoscope hygiene throughout the COVID-19 pandemic - from 27.2% to 55.4% - nearly 50% of healthcare personnel still did not do so, according to a 2022 study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection dated September 2022.
Although stethoscope hygiene performance has remained below average, researchers have noticed an increase in stethoscope hygiene attitudes. This indicates that while stethoscope hygiene is thought to be crucial, few practitioners actually use it.
Given that physicians believed there had been no change during COVID-19, focusing on stethoscope hygiene may have some merit. It may be acceptable to target resident physicians, who were less likely than other medical professionals in their early careers to have maintained proper stethoscope hygiene during the pandemic, for the assessment of the material integrity of stethoscope hygiene devices.
Owed to these crucial factors, the market stethoscope hygiene devices market observes a decline in terms of product adoption and sales.
The USA dominates the North American region with a total market share of about 75.3% in 2021 generating a revenue of close to USD 9.5 million and is expected to continue to experience the same growth throughout the forecast period.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 98,000 hospitalized patients (one in 17) yearly develop HCAIs while receiving treatment for other medical conditions. Healthcare personnel can improve their hygiene habits to stop the spread of illness through routine educational initiatives. This is a prime driver for the design and production of stethoscope hygiene devices within the country.
Italy holds a market share of nearly 5.3% in the global stethoscope hygiene devices market during the forecast period.
The makers of the first UV Stethoscope-specific disinfection device, LightProcess s.r.l, and egoHealth have their headquarters set up in the country providing the market there a good boost. The fact that one of the pioneers of this invention which uses UV light to maintain stethoscope hygiene will itself provide the market here a significant boost. Due to such developments, the market is being boosted towards growth.
China dominates the East Asian stethoscope hygiene devices market region with a total market share of about 58.7% in 2021 and is expected to continue to experience the same growth throughout the forecast period.
A 2021 BMC article explored the trend of medical graduates in China. Undergraduate medicine enrolment expanded from 30,500 to 94,600, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3 %, between 2002 and 2018, while the number of higher clinical medicine graduates surged drastically from 51,800 in 2002 to 182,900 in 2018. This will lead to a rise in the use of stethoscopes, which will further lead to good adoption of hygiene devices to maintain hygienic practices in order to avoid nosocomial infections.
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Desktop stethoscope hygiene device is expected to present high growth at a CAGR of 6.7% by the end of the forecast period, with a market share of about 86.6% in the global stethoscope hygiene devices market in 2021. Desktop devices can easily sit atop any table as well as can be kept and carried anywhere, as they are light in weight. In addition, most of the products available in the market are available in desktop form, hence the lucrative figures.
The UV technology holds a revenue share of around 80.3% in 2021 and the segment is expected to display gradual growth over the forecast period, with an estimated CAGR of 6.9% in 2032. Ultraviolet technology or UV technology is the most commonly used technology when it comes to disinfection. Hence, most of the manufacturers of stethoscope disinfection are integrating this technology into their products to create a useful disinfection device.
Hospitals hold the highest market share value of 30.6% during the year 2021. The presence of a large number and variety of healthcare professionals has driven this segment to be a dominant fragment, propelling sales of the overall stethoscope hygiene devices market. These individuals range from medical students to doctors of all specializations.
The production of stethoscope hygiene equipment is dominated by a few producers, which has led to market concentration. These businesses are employing strategies including alliances and collaborations, new product launches, and partnerships in order to satisfy consumer demand and increase their client base.
Instances of key developmental strategies by the industry players in the stethoscope hygiene devices market are given below:
Similarly, recent developments related to companies manufacturing stethoscope hygiene devices, have been tracked by the team at Future Market Insights, which are available in the full report.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2022 to 2032 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2017 to 2021 |
| Market Analysis | USD Million for Value |
| Key Regions Covered | North America; Latin America; Europe; South Asia; East Asia; Oceania; and Middle East & Africa |
| Key Countries Covered | USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, UK, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, France, BENELUX, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, GCC Countries, North Africa, and South Africa |
| Key Market Segments Covered | Product, Technology, End User, and Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | LightProgress/eHealth; Xech; Your First Services Inc.; Vioguard; Edmund Optics; Parsons; UV Smart; Tangshan UMG Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. |
| Pricing | Available upon Request |
The global stethoscope hygiene devices market is estimated to be worth USD 47.4 Million in 2022 and is set to expand 1.9X over the next ten years.
The stethoscope hygiene devices market is expected to reach USD 91.4 Million by the end of 2032, with sales revenue expected to register 6.8% CAGR.
Europe is a crucial market for stethoscope hygiene devices accounting for about 24.2% of the global stethoscope hygiene devices market in the year 2021.
USA, China, India, Italy, and UK are expected to drive demand for the stethoscope hygiene devices industry.
North America is one of the key markets for stethoscope hygiene devices accounting for about 28.3% of the global stethoscope hygiene devices market in the year 2021.
Demand for stethoscope hygiene devices in South Asia is expected to register a CAGR of 7.6% over the next ten years.
The USA, Italy, and India are the key producers of stethoscope hygiene devices.
LightProgress/egoHealth, Xech, Your First Services Inc., Vioguard, Edmund Optics, Parsons, UV Smart, and Tangshan UMG Medical Instrument Co., Ltd, are some of the key players in the stethoscope hygiene devices industry.
The stethoscope hygiene devices market in MEA is set to expand at a 6.7% CAGR during the forecast years.
Factors like rising HAIs (hospital-acquired infections), stethoscope hygiene adoption, novel product launches, cost of devices, etc. are some of the factors that are influencing the dynamics of this market.
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Key Market Trends 4. Key Success Factors 5. Market Background 6. Global Market Demand (in Volume) Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2032 7. Global Market - Pricing Analysis 8. Global Market Demand (in Value or Size in USD Million) Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2032 9. Global Market Analysis, By Product 9.1. Wearable 9.2. Desk-Top 10. Global Market Analysis, By Technology 10.1. UV 10.2. Glass Plasma 11. Global Market Analysis, By End User 11.1. Hospitals 11.2. Clinics 11.3. Academic & Research Institutions 11.4. Ambulatory Care Centres 11.5. Others 12. Global Market Analysis, By Region 12.1. North America 12.2. Latin America 12.3. Europe 12.4. East Asia 12.5. South Asia 12.6. Oceania 12.7. Middle East and Africa (MEA) 13. North America Market Analysis 14. Latin America Market Analysis 15. Europe Market Analysis 16. South Asia Market Analysis 17. East Asia Market Analysis 18. Oceania Market Analysis 19. Middle East and Africa (MEA) Market Analysis 20. Market Structure Analysis 21. Competition Analysis 21.1. Xech 21.2. LightProgress/egoHealth 21.3. Your First Services Inc. 21.4. Vioguard 21.5. Edmund Optics 21.6. Parsons 21.7. UV Smart 21.8. Tangshan UMG Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. 22. Assumptions and Acronyms Used 23. Research Methodology
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