Ultrasound Probe Covers Market

The global ultrasound probe covers market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $213 million in 2022 and is poised to reach $283 million in 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2022 to 2027. The new research study consists of an industry trend analysis of the market. The new research study consists of industry trends, pricing analysis, patent analysis, conference and webinar materials, key stakeholders, and buying behaviour in the market. The incidence of hospital-acquired infections due to improper probe reprocessing has been drastically increasing in the recent past. This has led to an emerging awareness about infection control, especially with regards to ultrasound probes, which is one of the major drivers of the global market. Simultaneously, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases also leads to more ultrasound imaging procedures being performed, which in turn increases the market for ultrasound probe covers.

Ultrasound Probe Covers Market Trends

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Ultrasound Probe Covers Market Dynamics

Driver: Advancements in ultrasound imaging modalities

The availability of instant diagnostic data has helped reduce overall healthcare costs by replacing more expensive diagnostic exams. This has led to a wide range of ultrasound imaging procedures, most of which require ultrasound probe covers for infection prevention. In the past decade, the medical devices sector has witnessed significant transformations and technological advancements in ultrasound imaging, including the emergence of portable, handheld, and smartphone-based ultrasound imaging devices and the evolution of ultrasound probes and transducers. The advancing technologies in ultrasound imaging and probes, and subsequently the growing application of ultrasound imaging in various modalities, will also lead to an increased use of ultrasound probe covers for the control of potential infections through ultrasound probes.

Restraint: Lack of awareness about probe reprocessing and infection control

According to the Joint Commission's survey, hospital-acquired infections caused by blood-borne pathogens or bacterial agents in patients are increasing due to a lack of knowledge among healthcare providers about probe reprocessing and infection control. Non-compliance with evidence-based guidelines and manufacturers' instructions for use (IFU) has resulted in an increased risk of infections and outbreaks. This lack of awareness and knowledge about infection control is one of the major factors restraining market growth in the forecast period.

Opportunity: High growth opportunities in emerging countries

Diversified healthcare markets in the APAC region, rising infectious and chronic disease incidence, and increased R&D initiatives to raise awareness about safe practises in medicine and healthcare are just a few of the reasons why China, India, and other emerging economies offer significant growth opportunities for ultrasound probe covers companies.

In addition, infrastructural developments in healthcare facilities, increasing healthcare expenditure, and the low-cost manufacturing advantage offered by emerging countries in the Asia Pacific are expected to encourage market players to invest in this region in the coming years.

Challenge: Lack of trained professionals

There are a number of inherent risks arising from sonographers' practice, including misdiagnosis and misuse of ultrasound equipment, as well as the risks associated with carrying out intimate examinations. Worldwide, there is a stark shortage of skilled healthcare workers, including sonographers. This has a direct impact on the usage of ultrasound machines and probes, which includes following their proper disinfection protocol. This will hamper the adoption of ultrasound probe covers.

Among end users, maternity centers occupied the second-largest share of the ultrasound probe covers industry.

After hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers, maternity centers occupied the largest share of the ultrasound probe covers market. The continuous rise in prenatal testing across major markets and the increasing number of awareness programs to sensitise healthcare professionals about the infections transmitted through endocavitary probes to the mother and foetus are expected to drive the market for ultrasound probe covers.

The United States had the world's largest region for the ultrasound probe covers industry.

In 2021, the US occupied the largest share in North America and globally, in the global ultrasound probe covers market. This can mainly be attributed to the growing availability of medical reimbursements for ultrasound procedures, and the growing number of diagnostic centers and hospitals in the country.  Along with this, increasing awareness of infection control and ultrasound disinfection is also expected to support market growth during the forecast period.

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Among the key emerging players in the ultrasound probe covers market are CIVCO Medical Solutions (US), Ecolab, Inc. (US), GE Healthcare (US), CS Medical LLC (US), Parker Laboratories, Inc. (US), Sheathing Technologies, Inc. (US), Becton, Dickinson and Company (US), B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany), Advance Medical Designs, Inc. (US), Nanosonics Ltd. (Australia), and Aspen Surgical (US).

These companies adopted strategies such as partnerships, acquisitions, and investments to strengthen their presence, globally.

Scope of the Ultrasound Probe Covers Industry:

The research report categorizes the ultrasound probe covers market to forecast revenue and analyze trends in each of the following submarkets:

By Type

• Disposable probe covers
• Reusable probe covers

By Material

• Latex Probe Covers
• Latex-free probe covers

By Application

• Endocavitary probe covers
• External cavitary probe covers

By End User

• Hospitals and Diagnostic Imaging Centers
• Maternity Centers
• Ambulatory Care Centers
• Research and Academic Institutes
• Other End Users

By Region

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Recent Developments of Ultrasound Probe Covers Industry

• In April 2022, Audax Private Equity (US) invested in Aspen Surgical (US), which will allow Audax to continue to support Aspen as it pursues imminent organic growth and larger-scale acquisition opportunities to expand globally.
• In December 2021, GE Healthcare (US) acquired BK Medical (US) to add the field of real-time surgical visualization to its pre- and post-operative ultrasound capabilities
• In March 2021, Aspen Surgical (US) acquired BlueMed Medical Supplies (Canada) to strengthen its broad portfolio of surgical disposables and patient and staff safety products
• In February 2021, CS Medical LLC (US) renewed its partnership with Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC, US) for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

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