The North American sutures market is driven by aging population and rising incidence of chronic diseases. The suture market was valued at $705 million in 2013 and is estimated to reach $763 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 1.80% from 2013 to 2018.
The report analyzes the market for sutures in terms of types and materials. Sutures, in terms of types, are divided into absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, and on the basis of materials, into natural and synthetic sutures. The segments experienced a positive growth till 2013, as physicians mainly chose to treat wounds with dry bandages and dressings. The market accounted for more than 50% of the chronic and severe wound care market. With a market value of $388 and $317 million respectively, in 2013, absorbable and non-absorbable products accounted for 55% and 44% in the total sutures industry. Both the markets have been witnessing significant growth because of increasing number of surgeries and incidences of burns. The sutures market is now a mature market and has slow growth due to lack of new product innovation is this category.
In North America, the reimbursement schemes drive the sutures market. If a simple suture can heal a wound, practitioners prefer less labor-intensive and cheaper options to cure the disease. In these cases, payers find it difficult to justify the higher prices of advanced products. The increase in surgical wounds across the world drives the sutures market. Absorbable sutures materials are ideal in pediatric cardiovascular surgery.
The report also provides extensive competitive landscaping of the leading companies operating in this market. The key players covered in this report include 3M healthcare, Johnson and Johnson, Derma Sciences, Covidien and Molnlycke Healthcare, and Smith & Nephew, among others. The details of segment and country-specific company shares, news & deals, M&A, segment-specific pipeline products, product approvals, and product recalls are also covered in the report.
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