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Medical Suction Device Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//0103-CR | 80 Pages | Author: Kinjoll Dey| March 2023

The market dynamics of medical suction devices reveal a complex interplay of factors driving innovation, demand, and competition within the healthcare industry. As crucial tools for removing fluids, secretions, and debris from patients' airways and surgical sites, medical suction devices play a vital role in various medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and emergency care units.

One significant factor shaping the market dynamics is the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases and surgeries requiring suction procedures. With respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia on the rise, the demand for medical suction devices continues to grow steadily. Moreover, the aging population contributes to the higher incidence of respiratory ailments and surgical interventions, further fueling the need for advanced suction equipment.

Technological advancements also drive the market dynamics of medical suction devices. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to develop devices with enhanced performance, portability, and user-friendliness. From traditional wall-mounted suction units to portable and battery-operated models, the market offers a diverse range of options tailored to different healthcare settings and patient needs. Integration of smart features such as adjustable suction levels, digital displays, and wireless connectivity further enhances the appeal of these devices to healthcare providers.

Regulatory standards and compliance requirements exert a significant influence on market dynamics as well. Manufacturers must adhere to stringent regulations set forth by government agencies to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of medical suction devices. Compliance with standards such as ISO 10079 for suction equipment and FDA regulations in the United States is essential for gaining market approval and maintaining consumer trust.

Market competition plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of medical suction devices. Established companies vie for market share through product differentiation, pricing strategies, and distribution networks. In addition to competing on product features and performance, manufacturers often invest in research and development to stay ahead of emerging trends and address evolving customer preferences. The competitive environment fosters innovation and drives continuous improvement in suction device design and functionality.

The globalization of healthcare markets has expanded opportunities and challenges for medical suction device manufacturers. Increasingly interconnected supply chains, trade agreements, and regulatory harmonization efforts facilitate market access and expansion into new geographic regions. However, manufacturers must navigate diverse healthcare systems, cultural preferences, and reimbursement policies when entering international markets. Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and alliances with local distributors or healthcare providers can help mitigate risks and capitalize on growth opportunities abroad.

Economic factors such as healthcare spending, reimbursement policies, and budget constraints influence purchasing decisions and market dynamics. Healthcare providers seek cost-effective solutions without compromising patient care or safety when selecting medical suction devices. Manufacturers must balance affordability with quality and performance to meet the diverse needs of healthcare facilities across different market segments.

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the market dynamics of medical suction devices. The surge in respiratory illnesses and the unprecedented demand for critical care equipment have strained healthcare systems worldwide. Manufacturers have responded by ramping up production, streamlining supply chains, and innovating new solutions to meet the surge in demand for medical suction devices in intensive care units, emergency departments, and field hospitals.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Segment Outlook Medical Suction System, Portability, Application, Type, End User, and Region

Global Medical Suction Device Market Overview

Medical Suction Device Market size was valued at USD 0.92 billion in 2021. The Medical Suction Device Market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.96 billion in 2022 to USD 1.80 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032).


The imperative factors driving the market growth are the rising incidences of respiratory diseases and growing need for compact and portable devices.Medical Suction Device Market OverviewSource Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Medical Suction Device Market Trends



  • Rising incidences of respiratory diseases boosts market growth.


Rising cases of respiratory illnesses are increasing the demand for medical suction devices across the globe. Chronic respiratory diseases are among the most common non-communicable diseases across the world. The most common chronic respiratory diseases are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), occupational lung diseases, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension. According to WHO, asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 and caused 461,000 deaths. It is also estimated that COPD affects over 200 million people around the globe, 65 million of whom have moderate or severe airway disease. According to data from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), more than 25 million people in the US suffered from asthma in 2020, and approximately 14.8 million adults were diagnosed with COPD. Thus, the rising incidences of respiratory diseases are expected to drive the growth of the global medical suction devices market during the study period.


Medical Suction Device Market Segment Insights


Medical Suction Device Medical Suction System Insights


The Medical Suction Device Market segmentation, based on medical suction system, includes surgical suction devices, respiratory tract suction, dental surgical suction pump, lab vacuum pump, and accessories. The Surgical suction devices accounted for the largest market share in 2021 rising number of surgical procedures globally, technological advancements in surgical suction devices, and rapidly improving surgical services in hospitals. According to a research article published in the World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery in October 2020, the total number of sinus procedures performed between 2010 and 2019 was approximately 89,495 in England.


Medical Suction Device Portability Insights


The Medical Suction Device Market data has been segmented, based on portability, handheld suction devices and wall-mounted suction devices. Wall-mounted suction devices accounted for the largest market share of 68.80% in 2021. Wall-mounted suction devices are widely used in dental offices, hospital settings, and clinics, among others. The increasing number of hospitals equipped with wall-mounted suction devices in patient rooms fuel the demand for these devices.


May 2020 Medela AG (Switzerland) established a new production line in the US and triples production in Switzerland for its Critical Portable Suction Systems to assist COVID-19 infected patients in ventilator support.


Medical Suction Device Application Insights


The Medical Suction Device Market data has been segmented, based on application, by airway cleaning, surgical applications, gynecology, and others. Surgical applications accounted for the largest market share of 37.64% in 2021. The increasing number of surgeries requiring a medical suction device to clear the secretions and other body fluids is boosting the market growth of this segment. Suction machines such as dominant flex surgical suction pumps and the basic suction pumps of Medela company (US) are used during and after surgery to remove surgical fluids, tissue, and bodily fluids.


Figure 2 Medical Suction Device Market, by Application, 2021 & 2030 (USD Billion)Medical Suction Device Market, by Application, 2021 & 2030Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Medical Suction Device Type Insights


The Medical Suction Device Market data has been segmented, based on type, electrically operated devices, battery-powered devices, manually operated devices, and others. Electrically operated devices accounted for the largest market share in 2021 owing to rising demand for electrically powered medical devices that aids in curing diseases, technological advancements in electrically operated medical suction devices, and increasing preference for compact and portable devices. Moreover, rapid shift of medical treatment methods from conventional to advanced treatment methods boosting the segment growth.


Medical Suction Device End User Insights


Based on end user, the Medical Suction Device Market is segmented into hospitals & clinics, ambulatory surgical centres, homecare, and others. The hospitals & clinics accounted for the largest market share in 2021. Hospitals and clinics treat patients with various medical conditions. These institutions are the most preferred application areas for medical suction devices. There is a soaring demand for these devices, which is a propelling factor for the market growth of this segment. In addition, a rise in the number of surgical procedures requiring suctioning is boosting this market segment's growth.


Medical Suction Device Regional Insights


By Region, the study segments the market into Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. Americas medical suction device market accounted for the largest market share in 2021, owing to the increased public-private financing and research grants for producing safe and effective medical devices, the shift from conventional healthcare settings to home healthcare, and the growing need for compact and portable devices.


Further, the major countries studied are The US, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 3 MEDICAL SUCTION DEVICE MARKET, BY REGION, 2021 & 2030MEDICAL SUCTION DEVICE MARKET, BY REGION, 2021 & 2030Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe medical suction device market accounts for the second-largest market share due to extensive research and product approvals in medical suction devices and a growing number of cases of respiratory disorders. For instance, according to the European Respiratory Journal in 2018, the prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the EU was high, with 23 million population suffering from COPD, which is likely to continue increasing by 2030. Furthermore, the Germany medical suction device market held the largest market share in 2021, and the UK medical suction device market held the second-largest market share in the Europe region.


The Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market owing to rising biotechnology research, increasing investments by governments, industry stakeholders, and favorable device reimbursement policies. Moreover, China medical suction device market held the largest market share and is the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region during the review period.


Medical Suction Device Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the medical suction device market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the medical suction device industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.


Olympus Corporation (Japan) is engaged in manufacturing and selling medical products, imaging products, industrial products, information communication products, and others. The company operates through five business segments, namely, endoscopic solutions, therapeutic solutions, scientific solutions, imaging, and others. Under the endoscopic solutions segment, it supplies medical endoscopes, surgical endoscopes, and endotherapy devices. In April 2021, the company opened its new global headquarters for its US Medical Business and Therapeutic Solutions Division in Westborough, Massachusetts (US).


Key Companies in the Medical Suction Device Market includes.



  • Olympus Corporation (Japan)

  • Atmos MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co.KG (Germany)

  • Anand Medicaids Private Limited (India)

  • Amsino International, Inc. (US)

  • ZOLL Medical Corporation (US)

  • Laerdal Medical (Norway)

  • Medela AG (Switzerland)

  • Medicop (Slovenia)

  • Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. (US)

  • Precision Medical, Inc. (US)

  • Integra Biosciences AG (Switzerland)

  • Others


Medical Suction Device Industry Developments


July 2021:Amsino International, Inc. (US) established a new manufacturing and distribution hub in Illinois, the US, to augment its manufacturing capabilities and create more jobs.


December 2020:Olympus Corporation (Japan) acquired Veran Medical Technologies, Inc. (US) to improve the company’s respiratory product portfolio and customer base.


May 2020:Medela AG (Switzerland) established a new production line in the US and triples production in Switzerland for its Critical Portable Suction Systems to aid COVID-19 infected patients in ventilator support.


Medical Suction Device Market Segmentation


Medical Suction Device Medical Suction System Outlook



  • Surgical Suction Devices

  • Respiratory Tract Suction

  • Dental Surgical Suction Pump

  • Lab Vacuum Pump

  • Accessories


Medical Suction Device Portability Outlook



  • Handheld Suction Devices

  • Wall-Mounted Suction Devices


Medical Suction Device Application Outlook



  • Airway Cleaning

  • Surgical Applications

  • Gynecology

  • Others


Medical Suction Device Type Outlook



  • Airway Cleaning

  • Surgical Applications

  • Gynecology

  • Others


Medical Suction Device End User Outlook



  • Hospitals & Clinics

  • Ambulatory Surgical Centres

  • Homecare

  • Others


Medical Suction Device Regional Outlook



  • Americas

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Middle East & Africa

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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