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The global medical device coating market is estimated to be worth USD 7.7 billion in 2023, growing at compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% during the forecast period. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), presently, around two million medical devices are available across the globe. It is also worth highlighting that, since 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 125 new medical devices. The growing demand for complex medical devices, including implants, surgical equipment, catheters, and other invasive devices, has prompted the medical device developers to innovate and introduce biocompatible, high-performance medical device coatings that can meet the operational, clinical, and engineering requirements for these devices. Presently, multiple types of medical device coatings are available in the market to accommodate the multifunctionality of novel medical devices. In addition, various medical device manufacturers are using novel surface modification technologies to enhance the physiochemical properties, frictional resistance, and, in certain cases, layout of the substrate, adding on to the device properties. Driven by the surge in demand for various types of medical devices and the need for a wide array of medical coatings for these devices, the medical device coating market is anticipated to witness a steady growth during the forecast period.
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The Medical Device Coating Market: Distribution by Type of Medical Device (Class I, Class II, Class III), Type of Coating Material (Metal Coatings, Polymer Coatings, and Other Coatings), Company Size (Very Small, Small, Mid-sized, and Very Large), and Key Geographies (North America, Europe, Asia and Rest of the World) – Industry Trends and Global Forecasts, 2023-2035 report features an extensive study of the current market landscape, market size and future potential of medical device coating and surface modification technologies, over the forecast period. The report answers many key questions related to one of the key segments of the medical coatings market.
The coating of medical devices is a complex process that requires an adequate working environment (to prevent uneven coatings and chances of flaking), stringent coating protocols (to comply with the established regulatory standards), trained workforce (to satisfactorily handle the coating equipment) and expensive infrastructure. Driven by the growing demand for medical devices and unique coating requirements for each type of medical device, an increasing number of medical device companies are leveraging the superior technical expertise and experience of medical coating companies. The medical device coating companies will witness market growth, primarily driven by the innovations in the types of medical coating, their applications and coating technologies.
Presently, more than 85 medical device coating companies claim to offer various types of medical grade coatings, including parylene, silicone, and fluoropolymers for multiple applications. It is worth highlighting that, majority of these players offer novel coatings as well as services associated with medical device coatings. Most of these players are mid-sized companies based in the US, the UK, and Germany. Additionally, more than 115 surface modification technologies and coating solutions are available in the market to enhance the physiochemical features of medical devices, including antimicrobial properties, corrosion resistance and thermal stability.
Companies manufacturing medical device coatings are also expanding into the coating equipment business, making such companies a full-service provider in the medical device coating market. US based company Biocoat, considered one of the leaders in hydrophilic coatings, launched their coating equipment business unit in April 2022. The company started providing EMERSE, a line of hydrophilic dip coating equipment, to complement its hydrophilic coatings and custom coating services units.
Owing to the surge in the number of medical devices and their associated risks of infections, the global medical device coating market is projected to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period. Currently, in terms of type of medical device coated, class III devices capture the majority share of the overall medical device coating market. Class III devices include high-risk devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, renal stents and coronary stents.
In terms of geography, North America currently holds the largest share of the medical device coating market. This is expected to change as the market in Asia is likely to grow at a relatively faster CAGR during the forecast period.
Surface coatings that provide antibacterial or antimicrobial properties, have escalated in popularity over the years. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire during treatment at a hospital / medical facility. According to published data, HAIs affect 5-15% of the hospitalized patients in developed countries, also contributing significantly to the healthcare costs. As per the “2021 National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report” published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US, there was an overall increase in the HAI cases from 2020 to 2021. A number of medical equipment manufacturers are collaborating with medical coating companies on the application of antimicrobial coatings on medical devices with the aim of preventing HAIs. As an example, China based CEMMA Medical Company Limited and Netherlands based LipoCoat BV are co-developing a coated central venous catheter (CVC) to prevent the HAIs caused by catheter bacterial contamination.
Another UK based company, BioInteractions launched its antimicrobial coating technology, TridAnt for medical devices and implants in April 2022. A rise in the cases of chronic diseases and infectious diseases requiring hospitalizations and surgical procedures, along with an aging global population will be some factors driving the market growth for coated medical devices.
In recent years, the medical device coatings market has witnessed various innovations, in terms of coating techniques as well as coating materials. In fact, novel coating techniques, including low-temperature atmospheric plasmas, physical vapor deposition, thermal curing and microblasting, offer several advantages over conventional methods. Some of these advantages include uniform application of thick coatings, improved adherence of the coating material onto the substrate, and a higher rate of efficiency. Additionally, stakeholders in this segment of the medical coatings market have forged several strategic alliances in order to enhance their existing product portfolios and consolidate their presence within the medical device industry. It is worth highlighting that most of these agreements are mergers and acquisitions of other key players in the market. In September 2021, the US based Precision Coating announced merger with N2 Biomedical. Their complimentary portfolios helped increase the value proposition for clients in the interventional, orthopedic, and advanced surgical markets.
Examples of key players engaged in the medical device coating industry (which have also been captured in this report) include Aculon, Biocoat, Carmeda, Covalon Technologies, DSM, Evonik Health Care, Freudenberg, HZO, Microban International, and N2 Biomedical. In addition to the listed companies, detailed information on parameters such as product portfolio, services, technologies, partnerships and collaborations and more have been captured for all the companies mentioned in the report.
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Several recent developments have taken place in the field of medical device coating. We have outlined some of these recent initiatives below. These developments, even if they took place post the release of our market report, substantiate the overall market trends that have been outlined in our analysis.
Scope of the Report
The study presents an in-depth analysis, highlighting the capabilities of various industry stakeholders engaged in the medical device coating market, across different segments as defined in the below table:
Key Report Attributes | Details | |
Forecast Period |
2023 – 2035 |
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Base Year | 2022 | |
Market Size 2023 | $7.7 billion | |
CAGR | 7.7% | |
Type of Medical Device Coated |
Class I Devices, Class II Devices, Class III Devices |
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Type of Coating Material |
Polymer Coatings, Metal Coatings, Other Coatings |
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Company Size |
Very Small Companies, Small Companies, Mid-sized Companies, Large Companies, Very Large Companies | |
Key Geographical Regions |
North America, Europe, Asia, Rest of the World |
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Key Companies Profiled |
Biocoat, Evonik Health Care, Formacoat, Harland Medical Systems, Para-Coat Technologies, Specialty Coating Systems, SurModics, TUA Systems |
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Customization Scope | 15% Free Customization Option (equivalent to 5 analyst working days) | |
Excel Data Packs | Complimentary: Market Landscape Analysis, Company Competitiveness Analysis, Partnership and Collaborations Analysis, PESTLE Analysis, Market Forecast and Opportunity Analysis |
Amongst other elements, the market report includes:
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One of the key objectives of the market research report was to estimate the current market size and the future opportunity for the medical device coatings market, over the forecast period. We have provided an informed estimate on the likely evolution of the market in the short to mid-term and long term, for the period 2023-2035. Our year-wise projections of the current and future opportunity have further been segmented based on relevant parameters, such as type of medical device(s) coated (Class I devices, Class II devices, and Class III devices), type of coating material (polymer coatings, metal coatings, and other coatings), company size (very small, small, mid-sized, large, and very large) and key geographical regions (North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World).
In order to account for future uncertainties associated with some of the key parameters and to add robustness to our model, we have provided three market forecast scenarios, namely conservative, base and optimistic scenarios, representing different tracks of the industry’s growth.
All actual figures have been sourced and analyzed from publicly available information forums and primary research discussions. Financial figures mentioned in this report are in USD, unless otherwise specified.
The opinions and insights presented in the report were also influenced by discussions held with senior stakeholders in the industry. This market report features detailed transcripts of interviews held with the following individuals: