Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Trends Report Segmented by Process (Manual, Automatic, Precleaning, Disinfection), Device (Semi-critical, Critical, Non-critical), Application (Endoscopes, Surgical Instruments), End User & Regional Forecasts to 2029
The medical device cleaning market is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 7–9% over the forecast period. This growth is driven by rising healthcare awareness, strict regulatory standards for infection control, and an increase in the volume of surgical procedures and medical device usage globally. Demand is particularly high for advanced cleaning solutions that can safely and effectively handle complex devices, such as endoscopes, and for eco-friendly cleaning agents that align with sustainability goals. However, market faces challenges such as the high cost of advanced cleaning equipment, limited accessibility of automated solutions in developing regions, and potential compatibility issues with certain device materials.
Report Overview
The medical device cleaning market focuses on products, technologies, and services involved in cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical devices to ensure they are safe for reuse in healthcare settings. This market encompasses a range of solutions, including enzymatic detergents, disinfectants, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated washing systems, each designed to remove biological contaminants and other residues effectively. Medical device cleaning is a vital process for infection control and patient safety, helping reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The market plays a critical role in supporting healthcare providers by enabling stringent cleaning protocols to meet regulatory standards.
Key Factor Driving Market Demand: Increasing Need for Infection Control
The growing emphasis on infection control in healthcare environments is a major driver behind the demand for medical device cleaning solutions. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to pose serious risks to patient safety, prompting hospitals and clinics to adopt more effective and reliable cleaning methods. Reusable medical devices, such as surgical instruments and endoscopes, require thorough cleaning to eliminate biological contaminants and ensure patient safety. As awareness of HAIs and their impact rises, healthcare facilities are investing in advanced cleaning technologies and products that ensure the safe reprocessing of medical devices, significantly reducing the risk of infections. This increasing focus on infection control is a key catalyst for the expansion of the market.
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Emerging Trend: Growing Adoption of Automated Cleaning Systems and Robotics
One of the most transformative trends in the medical device cleaning market is the increasing use of automated cleaning systems and robotics. These technologies have revolutionized the reprocessing of medical devices by improving the efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of cleaning operations. Automated cleaning systems, equipped with precision mechanisms and advanced sensors, provide thorough and effective decontamination, particularly for complex devices with intricate designs. Robotic cleaning solutions help to reduce human error, enhance process efficiency, and ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards through consistent and repeatable cleaning cycles. As these technologies continue to evolve, they offer healthcare facilities a more reliable and scalable solution to improve operational efficiency, safety, and compliance, driving continued growth in the market.
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Competitive Landscape Analysis
The global medical device cleaning market features both established and emerging players, including Steris plc.; GetingeAB; Advanced Sterilization Products; The Ruhof Corp.; Sklar Surgical Instruments; Sterigenics International LLC; Metrex Research, LLC; Oro Clean Chemie AG; Cantel Medical Corp.; Ecolab; and 3M, among others. Leading companies are focusing on strategies such as product innovation and development, forging strategic partnerships and collaborations, and expanding their geographic footprint to enhance their market positions.
Report Scope
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Report Scope |
Details |
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Base Year Considered |
2023 |
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Historical Data |
2022 - 2023 |
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Forecast Period |
2024 - 2029 |
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Market Drivers |
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Attractive Opportunities |
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Segment Scope |
Process Type, Device Type, Application and End User |
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Regional Scope |
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Key Companies Mapped |
Steris plc.; GetingeAB; Advanced Sterilization Products; The Ruhof Corp.; Sklar Surgical Instruments; Sterigenics International LLC; Metrex Research, LLC; Oro Clean Chemie AG; Cantel Medical Corp.; Ecolab; and 3M, among others |
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Report Highlights |
Market Size & Forecast, Growth Drivers & Restraints, Trends, Competitive Analysis |
Market Segmentation
This report by Medi-Tech Insights provides size of the medical device cleaning market at the regional- and country-level from 2022 to 2029. The report further segments the market on the basis of process type, device type, application and end user.
- Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Process Type, USD Million
- Manual Cleaning
- Enzymatic
- Non-Enzymatic
- Automatic Cleaning
- Enzymatic Detergents
- Non-Enzymatic Detergents
- Precleaning
- Enzymatic
- Non-Enzymatic
- Disinfection
- High-level Disinfectants
- Intermediate-level Disinfectants
- Low-level Disinfectants
- Manual Cleaning
- Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Device Type, USD Million
- Semi-critical
- Critical
- Non-critical
- Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Application, USD Million
- Endoscopes
- Surgical Instruments
- Dental Instruments
- Ultrasound Probes
- Other Instruments
- Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By End User, USD Million
- Hospital & Clinics
- Dental Clinics
- Diagnostic Centers
- Others
- Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Region, USD Million
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- North America
Key Strategic Questions Addressed
- What is the market size & forecast of the medical device cleaning market?
- What are historical, present, and forecasted market shares and growth rates of various segments and sub-segments of the medical device cleaning market?
- What are the key trends defining the market?
- What are the major factors impacting the market?
- What are the opportunities prevailing in the market?
- Which region has the highest share in the global market? Which region is expected to witness the highest growth rate in the next 5 years?
- Who are the major players operating in the market?
- What are the key strategies adopted by players?
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Market Scope
- Market Definition
- Segments Covered
- Regional Segmentation
- Research Timeframe
- Currency Considered
- Study Limitations
- Stakeholders
- List of Abbreviations
- Key Conferences and Events (2023-2024)
- Research Methodology
- Secondary Research
- Primary Research
- Market Estimation
- Bottom-Up Approach
- Top-Down Approach
- Market Forecasting
- Executive Summary
- Medical Device Cleaning Market Snapshot (2023-2029)
- Segment Overview
- Regional Snapshot
- Competitive Insights
- Market Overview
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Growing demand for infection control and prevention
- Rising volume of surgical and outpatient procedures
- Stringent regulatory standards for device reprocessing
- Increasing awareness of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Technological advancements in cleaning systems
- Restraints
- High costs of advanced cleaning systems
- Limited accessibility of advanced solutions in developing regions
- Complexity of compliance with varying international standards
- Opportunities
- Increased demand for customizable and modular cleaning solutions
- Expansion in emerging markets with growing healthcare infrastructure
- Key Market Trends
- Growing adoption of automated and robotic cleaning solutions
- Development of eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning agents
- Drivers
- Unmet Market Needs
- Industry Speaks
- Regulatory Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Process Type, USD Million
- Introduction
- Manual Cleaning
- Enzymatic
- Non-Enzymatic
- Automatic Cleaning
- Enzymatic Detergents
- Non-Enzymatic Detergents
- Precleaning
- Enzymatic
- Non-Enzymatic
- Disinfection
- High-level Disinfectants
- Intermediate-level Disinfectants
- Low-level Disinfectants
- Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Device Type, USD Million
- Introduction
- Semi-critical
- Critical
- Non-critical
- Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Application, USD Million
- Introduction
- Endoscopes
- Surgical Instruments
- Dental Instruments
- Ultrasound Probes
- Other Instruments
- Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By End User, USD Million
- Introduction
- Hospital & Clinics
- Dental Clinics
- Diagnostic Centers
- Others
- Global Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Region, USD Million
- Introduction
- North America Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Country, USD Million
- US
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Canada
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- US
- Europe Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Country, USD Million
- UK
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Germany
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- France
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Italy
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Spain
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Rest of Europe
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Asia Pacific (APAC) Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), By Country, USD Million
- China
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Japan
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- India
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- China
- Latin America (LATAM) Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), USD Million
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Middle East & Africa (MEA) Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast (2022-2029), USD Million
- Market Size & Forecast, By Process Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Device Type (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)
- Competitive Landscape
- Key Players and their Competitive Positioning
- Key Player Comparison
- Segment-wise Player Mapping
- Market Share Analysis (2023)
- Company Categorization Matrix
- Dominants/Leaders
- New Entrants
- Emerging Players
- Innovative Players
- Key Strategies Assessment, By Player (2022-2024)
- New Product & Services Launches
- Partnerships, Agreements, & Collaborations
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Geographic Expansion
- Key Players and their Competitive Positioning
- Company Profiles*(Business Overview, Financial Performance**, Products Offered, Recent Developments)
- Steris plc.
- GetingeAB
- Advanced Sterilization Products
- The Ruhof Corp.
- Sklar Surgical Instruments
- Sterigenics International LLC
- Metrex Research, LLC
- Oro Clean Chemie AG
- Cantel Medical Corp.
- Ecolab
- 3M
- Other Prominent Players
Note: *Indicative list
**For listed companies
Research Methodology
The study has been compiled based on extensive primary and secondary research.
Secondary Research (Indicative List)
Primary Research
To validate research findings (market size & forecasts, market segmentation, market dynamics, competitive landscape, key industry trends, etc.), extensive primary interviews were conducted with both supply and demand-side stakeholders.
Supply Side Stakeholders:
- Senior Management Level: CEOs, Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Directors, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Commercial Officers
- Mid-Management Level: Product Managers, Sales Managers, Brand Managers, R&D Managers, Business Development Managers, Consultants
Demand Side Stakeholders:
- Hospitals & Clinics, Dental Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, and Others
Breakdown of Primary Interviews
Market Size Estimation
Both ‘Top-Down & Bottom-Up Approaches’ were used to derive market size estimates and forecasts
Data Triangulation
Research findings derived through secondary sources & internal analysis was validated with Primary Interviews, Internal Knowledge Repository and Company’s Sales Data
