Bladder Scanner Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

CURRENT SCENARIO OF THE BLADDER SCANNER MARKET

Key Driving factors of the Bladder scanner market

• Growing Aging Population to fuel Global Demand for Bladder Scanners 

The elderly population is susceptible to a range of urinary disorders that are multifactorial in origin, especially urinary incontinence and urinary retention disorders. Functional impairment bladder scanners act as valuable tools in the investigation of urinary disorders. Presence of large numbers of elderly individuals has led to an increase in the patient pool in major regions of the world. 

According to World Health Organization (WHO), the global aged population the number and proportion of people aged 60 years and older in the population is increasing. In 2019, the number of people aged 60 years and older was 1 billion. This number will increase to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050. This increase is occurring at an unprecedented pace and will accelerate in coming decades, particularly in developing countries.

The global geriatric population is projected to increase at the fastest rate in developed countries such as the U.S., the U.K., and Japan. Brazil, China, Thailand, and South Korea are likely to account for large share of geriatric population in the shortest span of time in the near future. The aging population is more prone to various age-related as well as chronic diseases. Thus, rapid growth in geriatric population in several countries is driving the demand for bladder scanners.

Additionally, a Frontiers in Public Health article titled "A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections Among Geriatric Patients: Prevalence, Medication Regimen Complexity, and Factors Associated with Treatment Outcomes" published in October 2021 stated that Urinary tract infections, which account for around 25% of all diseases among older individuals, are estimated to be the cause of 7 million hospital visits, 1 million emergency visits, and 100,000 hospitalizations annually.

According to reports, the frequency of UTIs in older men and women ranges from one infection every 14 to 20 person-years; this high incidence of UTIs is further driving the market's growth.
(Source:https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.657199/full)

• An increase in urological dysfunction incidence driving the world market for bladder scanners 

Many people worldwide are currently afflicted with various ailments, including neurological, urological, and cardiovascular. To determine the etiology and state of the dysfunction or disorder, patients must have a thorough diagnosis. Urodynamic examinations and diagnosis are necessary for the majority of patients, particularly those with neurological illnesses, multiple sclerosis, urine incontinence, and those undergoing prostate or genital surgery. Urinary scanning technology is in greater demand due to the rise in these chronic illnesses. 

According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, currently, around 20 million women and 6 million men suffer from urinary incontinence in the U.S.
(Source:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8630428/)

As per the National Health Service (NHS), 3 million to 6 million people in the U.K. suffer from some degree of urinary incontinence each year. Thus, large numbers of patients across the globe would require bladder scanners at one or the other instance during their lifetime. 

According to the NHS urinary incontinence prevalence survey, women are more prone to the urinary incontinence disorder due to the risk of side effects of childbirth and menopause, while men are more prone to urinary retention disorders. 
(Source:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9028141/)

The prevalence of urine incontinence, for instance, was estimated to be 29.36% in the International Journal of Health Sciences and Research Article titled "Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence among Young Healthy Females in Gujarat - A Cross-Sectional Study" published in June 2021. 
(Source:https://www.ijcmph.com/index.php/ijcmph/article/view/11135)

Thus, increase in incidence of various urinary disorders and rise in demand for advanced treatment options are likely to boost the global bladder scanners market in the near future.

Key Factors Affecting the Market Growth

• Strict regulatory changes are anticipated to impede the expansion of the bladder scanner market globally.

Medical devices or diagnostic imaging devices/tools are subject to strict regulatory and approval processes to enter the market and to be used by operators and patients. In the United States, Most Class I devices are exempt from Premarket Notification 510(k); Class II devices require Premarket Notification 510(k), and Class III devices require Premarket Approval. Here, the classification is Class I or "low risk," Class II or "moderate risk," and Class III or "high risk." Each device is given a regulatory class depending on the oversight required to ensure its effectiveness and safety.

• Recalls of products are also anticipated to impede the expansion of the bladder scanner market worldwide.

A product recall is a request to return to the maker, a batch or entire production run of a product, usually over safety concerns or design defects or labelling errors. 

In March 2020, the Butterfly iQ Ultrasound System Auto Bladder Volume Tool of Butterfly Network, Inc. has been recalled from the market as it has been distributed without an approved 510(k).
(Source: https://www.butterflynetwork.com/press-releases/fda-clearance-butterfly-auto-b-lines-ai-tool)

The regulatory authorities have recalled products that don't adhere to sufficient quality or safety standards, restraining the market's expansion. 

For example, Verathon, Inc. recalled its BladderScan Prime Plus Probe in December 2020 owing to a change in the handle material and manufacturing method that could cause the probe handle to shatter. This probe is used to measure the volume of urine in the bladder non-invasively. Such recalls by strict regulatory requirements are limiting market expansion.
(Source:https://www.verathon.com/bladder-scanners/bladderscan-prime-plus)

Opportunities

• Advancements in Technology for Bladder Scanner is an opportunity for the market growth.

The ongoing research on creating and discovering new sensors that can measure bladder volume will also lead to new scanners, which will benefit the market's expansion throughout the forecast period. 

For example, in March 2020, UC Davis medical and engineering professionals collaborated to develop an undergarment biosensor to detect a person's full bladder in real-time. A non-invasive sensor will combine many sensing modalities, including ultrasound, resonance sensing, and light, to determine if a bladder is full or empty. The government's encouragement of creating such devices also contributes to the market's expansion.
(Source:https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/wearable-device-assists-people-loss-bladder-function0)

The market is also growing as technologically advanced scanners are becoming more widely available. 

For instance, the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital's radiotherapy department received new bladder scanning equipment from the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund in March 2021. The department's capacity will grow due to the new bladder scanner, allowing for a more precise reading and preventing the need for a second CT scan. Patients with bladder, prostate, gynecological, or colorectal malignancies can now access this improved scanning technology.
(Source:https://www.lingendavies.co.uk/weve-funded-a-new-bladder-scanner)

• Increase in Adoption of Portable Bladder Scanners Across Globe 

In terms of product, the global bladder scanners market has been classified into bench-top bladder scanners, portable bladder scanners, and handheld bladder scanners. Portable bladder scanners reduce hospital costs by decreasing the number of catheterizations, UTIs, and nursing time involved. Portable bladder scanners are ultrasound devices that use automated technology to register bladder volume digitally, including post-void residual (PVR) volume, and provide three-dimensional images of the bladder.

The main benefit of the portable ultrasound bladder scanner is that it is an extremely accurate and user-friendly diagnostic method. A portable bladder ultrasonography scanner's ease of use, dependability, affordability, and non-invasiveness are other key advantages. The market is expanding because of the rising incidence of cancer linked to the urinary tract, which increases the need for diagnostic tools and scanning equipment.

For instance, in November 2019: Healcerion, Inc. exhibited its SONON range of wireless handheld ultrasound scanners at the MEDICA 2019 International Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. 
(Source:https://www.healcerion.com/)

Similarly, in 2021, Mindray Medical, a primary global healthcare provider, launched a new portable ultrasound device that uses artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology to asses fluid in critically ill patients and provides clear image quality. Thus, a high number of bladder cancer cases, UTI cases, and product launches in the region are expected to increase the demand for portable ultrasound bladder scanners.
(Source:https://www.mindray.com/na/products/ultrasound/)

And, Australian medical device firm Signostics has launched its new handheld bladder scanner, SignosRT Bladder, in Europe and the UK, including a new tablet-based version.The portable SignosRT Bladder products are designed to use ultrasound technology to automatically and non-invasively calculate bladder volume to help reduce healthcare costs in hospitals and home-care support services.
(Source:https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/newssignostics-handheld-signosrt-bladder-scanner-europe-4536073/?cf-view)

How did COVID–19 Impact the Bladder scanner Market?

The global spread of the coronavirus is wreaking havoc on people's lives in every way, influencing their social interactions, medical decisions, and worldviews. Due to a decrease in patient visits at clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centers, the COVID-19 epidemic had a detrimental effect on the market for portable ultrasonography bladder scanners. In addition, patients with outpatient urological procedures such as prostate biopsy follow-up cystoscopy, replacement of ureteral stents and nephrostomy tube, and intravesical therapy for low-risk non-musical invasive bladder cancer were deferred from visiting the clinics. 

The global COVID-19 lockout halted new installations as well as the production process. The global shutdown also caused disruptions in the supply chain for medical equipment.

In March 2020, the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) launched a series of valuable guidance on the management of various urological patients since service providers may need to deviate from the internationally accepted standard of care during the current COVID-19 pandemic for addressing the problems faced in urology sector.
(Source:https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000152)

Big businesses began regaining their positions in 2021 as the recovery got underway by increasing output, using all of their available capacity, and selling products online while adhering to COVID-19 regulations.

For instance, in January 2022, Laborie Medical Technologies Inc. announced the acquisition of an exclusive license to the Optimum Urethral Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB).
(Source;https://www.laborie.com/blog/2022/01/05/laborie-medical-technologies-acquires-exclusive-license-to-optilume-a-breakthrough-treatment-for-urethral-strictures-following-fda-approval/)

Our study will explain complete manufacturing process along with major raw materials required to manufacture end-product. This report helps to make effective decisions determining product position and will assist you to understand opportunities and threats around the globe.

The Global Bladder Scanner Market is witnessing significant growth in the near future.

In 2023, the Bench Top Bladder Scanners segment accounted for noticeable share of global Bladder Scanner Market and is projected to experience significant growth in the near future.

The Urology segment is expected to expand at the significant CAGR retaining position throughout the forecast period.

Some of the key companies Arex Test Systems , Roper Technologies Inc. (Verathon Inc.) and others are focusing on its strategy building model to strengthen its product portfolio and expand its business in the global market.

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