Feb 22, 2023
With a history dating as far back as 460 BC, endoscopies have impressive staying power and a clear lasting appeal. As well as being minimally invasive, the procedure doesn’t generally require lengthy hospital stays or carry a hefty price tag. Endoscopies are relatively simple, highly effective in early detection, and can assess the severity of common conditions like:
The benefits of endoscopies are pushing the market along a steady upward trajectory. BCC Research predicts the global market for endoscopy devices will increase from $51.7 billion in 2022 to reach $75.9 billion by 2027, growing annually at a rate of 8%.
Top takeaways of the market for endoscopic devices
10 leaders in the endoscopies landscape
Endoscopic technology has changed the way we detect diseases and perform surgeries. The market for endoscopic devices is driving innovation within the field which will one day make self-propelled endoscopes and shape-conforming overtubes a reality. This will allow for simpler and more effective colonoscopy exams.
Seven big names currently play a key role in the global market for endoscopy devices. But alongside these core leaders are at least 100 smaller companies that are developing innovative new endoscopic equipment. The top ten companies as determined by BCC Research are:
1. Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is an offshoot of Johnson & Johnson, and is the number one market player for endoscopic devices. The company holds the highest market share of 21.4%m and maintains its lead in the endomechanical instrument sector due to its strong relationships with surgeons. Ethicon’s strong product pipeline should sustain the company’s leading position in the coming years and help push the company to new heights.
2. Olympus
BCC Research has ranked Olympus as the number two company in the endoscopy devices market. As a leader in the GI, ENT, bronchoscopy and gynecology endoscopy segments, the brand is expected to maintain its strong position. It maintains a global market share of 14.2%.
3. Medtronic
Number three on the list is Medtronic. The company’s endoscopy segment operates under the name Covidien, based in Dublin, Ireland. Medtronic is looking to expand its share in the endoscopy device market by introducing new single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) devices. Medtronic’s current global market share stands at 13.8%.
Boston Scientific Corp. develops and manufactures medical devices used in surgical procedures. Its endoscopy and interventional bronchoscopy products are used to diagnose and treat digestive diseases as well as pulmonary diseases.
While its major focus is on cardiac devices, it also produces biliary stents, drainage catheters and micropuncture sets to treat, diagnose, and ease various forms of benign and malignant tumors. Boston Scientific holds the fourth-largest market share of those evaluated.
5. Stryker
Stryker Corp., through its many divisions, is a leading medical technology company. Its endoscopic products include endoscopes, endoscopic instruments and accessories, and viewing systems. These products service the laparoscopy, urology, arthroscopic, and gynecology medical specialties.
The Smith & Nephew Endoscopy group is a leader in arthroscopy, or the MIS of the knee, shoulder, hip, wrist and ankle. The company is researching advances in products and materials technology for some types of reconstructive surgery.
7. Karl Storz
Karl Storz is a manufacturer of endoscopic devices for a wide range of applications, including human and veterinary medicine, manufacturing, the building industry, and quality control. Karl Storz focuses on the following laparoscopy, urologic endoscopy, GI endoscopy, ENT and bronchoscopy, neurology endoscopy, arthroscopy, and gynecology endoscopy.
8. Fujifilm
Fujifilm Healthcare is a leading provider of endoscopic and endosurgical devices and systems. In October 2022, Fujifilm announced that it had obtained 510k clearance for its new EG-740UT linear endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) scope, which is compatible with the Arietta 850. The EG-740UT is the company’s premium EUS scope, designed for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound procedures in the upper digestive tract.
9. Hoya
Hoya Corp. is a supplier of high-tech healthcare products. Hoya develops endoscopes under the Pentax Medical brand.
10. Cook Medical
Cook Medical Inc. was established in Denmark, in 1969. It designs and manufactures minimally invasive medical devices for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The company now has 700 employees and ten strategic business units. Products are manufactured on three continents and are distributed to 135 countries.
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