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Guidewires Market Trends

  • Report ID: GMI425
  • Published Date: Sep 2024
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Guidewires Market Trends

  • Minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) are significantly driving the growth of the market by offering numerous advantages over traditional open surgeries. The primary benefits of MIS include reduced recovery time and shorter hospital stays, which are highly appealing to both patients and healthcare providers.
     
  • MIS involves smaller incisions, resulting in less pain, a reduced risk of infection, and minimal scarring. The use of guidewires is fundamental in MIS as they provide the necessary precision and control for navigating through the body's vascular systems to reach targeted areas. Additionally, the growing demand for transradial access devices and technological advancements in guidewires are estimated to offer favorable opportunities for market growth. For instance, in February 2024, Philips announced the launch of its new LemiGuide guidewire, which facilitates minimally invasive surgery. This newly launched device incorporates Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) technology.
     
  • The rising preference for MIS is largely due to advancements in medical technology, which have made these procedures safer and more effective. Guidewires, essential components of peripheral interventions, have also seen significant improvements.
     
  • Modern guidewires are designed with enhanced materials and coatings that offer flexibility, durability, and maneuverability. These innovations have made it easier for surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater accuracy, thereby improving patient outcomes.
     
  • Furthermore, the aging global population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disorders, have created a growing demand for MIS. Older adults and patients with chronic conditions often require frequent medical interventions.
     
  • MIS, facilitated by guidewires, provides a less invasive option that reduces the physical strain on these patients, making it a preferred choice for many medical procedures.
     
  • Healthcare systems worldwide recognize the benefits of MIS, leading to its widespread adoption. Hospitals and clinics are increasingly investing in the necessary infrastructure and training to perform these advanced procedures. As a result, the demand for high-quality guidewires is on the rise.
     
  • Additionally, favorable reimbursement policies for MIS further encourage their adoption, indirectly boosting the global market during the forecast period.
     
Authors: Mariam Faizullabhoy , Gauri Wani

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The guidewires industry was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to witness 3% CAGR from 2024 to 2032 attributed to the rising incidence of chronic conditions, and the increasing number of minimally invasive surgical procedures

The nitinol market recorded 33.4% revenue in 2023 due to their exceptional properties that enhance the performance of minimally invasive procedures.

North America guidewires industry size was valued at USD 449.6 million in 2023 and is predicted to grow at 2.1% CAGR through 2032 due to advanced healthcare infrastructure, high healthcare expenditure, and a growing aging population

Abbott Laboratories, AngioDynamics Inc., Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Boston Scientific Corporation, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Cook Group Incorporated, Cardinal Healthcare Inc., C.R. Bard Inc., and Medtronic plc

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  • Base Year: 2023
  • Companies covered: 15
  • Tables & Figures: 473
  • Countries covered: 19
  • Pages: 190
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