Market Trends of Global Smart Medical Devices Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Smart Medical Devices Market according to our research experts:
Insulin Pumps are Expected to Witness Good Growth in the Market Over the Forecast Period
An insulin pump is a medical device used for administrating insulin in diabetic patients. The insulin pump consists of a pump, a disposable reservoir, and a disposable infusion set. The pump part consists of controls, a processing module, and batteries. The disposable reservoir holds the insulin inside the pump. The disposable infusion set consists of a cannula and a tubing system to connect the insulin reservoir to the cannula. Insulin pumps are relatively easy to carry and measure the exact quantity of insulin to be delivered, reducing the wastage of doses and achieving proper insulin delivery to the patients. The smart mechanism of insulin pumps is a great boon to the world of diabetes.
The market players in this segment are focusing on product development strategies. For instance, In July 2022, Medtronic launched MiniMed 780G system in India. The Minimed 780G is a next-generation closed-loop insulin pump system for treating type 1 diabetes in people aged seven to 80. Later in September 2020, Medtronic received United States Food and Drug Administration approval for its MiniMed 770G insulin pump system built on the 670G system. The 770G features smartphone connectivity and is embedded with indications for ages 2 and above. Thus, owing to the advantages mentioned above of using insulin pumps and the increasing prevalence of diabetes worldwide, the insulin pump segment is expected to register growth over the forecast period.
North America is Expected to be the Major Contributor in the Market Over the Forecast Period
Regionally, North America held the largest market share and is expected to do so even in the forecast period. The healthcare facilities in North America are of the highest standards and are accessible to the large population because of favorable policies making healthcare affordable to many, if not all. This helps in gaining a higher selling rate across the country. The increase in technological advancements and the high early adoption of advanced medical devices have been the driving factors for the significant growth of this region's smart medical devices market.
As per the American Heart Association 2021 heart disease and Stroke Statistics Update fact Sheet, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) was the leading cause (42.1%) of deaths attributable to cardiovascular disease in the United States. Thus chronic diseases among the American population increase the need for smart medical devices and home-based patient monitoring devices, which drives the studied market growth.
Additionally, most of the major players, such as Garmin Ltd, Fitbit, Inc, and Biotelemetry, Inc, in the studied market are concentrated in this region and have been investing in the research and development of smart medical devices launching innovative products in this region. For instance, in August 2020, Fitbit, Inc launched Fitbit Sense, an advanced health smart watch that helps detect the body's responses to stressors by measuring electrodermal activity responses. Thus, in view of the facts, the studied market is expected to grow significantly in North America over the forecast period.
