Smart Syringe Market

Market Overview:

The global smart syringe market size reached USD 9.5 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 17.3 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.63% during 2024-2032. The increasing awareness of healthcare safety, the rising need to prevent needle-stick injuries, growing regulations on safe injection practices, advancements in healthcare technologies, rising vaccination programs, and the global focus on reducing the spread of infections, such as HIV and hepatitis are some of the major factors propelling the market growth.

A smart syringe is a medical device engineered with safety mechanisms to prevent reuse and regulate unsafe injection practices. It is incorporated with a read and write chip with preset parameters, ranges, and usage tracking. It is commonly available in variants of auto-disable (AD), passive safety, and active safety syringes. It aids in treating patients with critical disorders and conditions, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and diabetes. It is used for vaccination, drug delivery, and blood specimen collection. As a result, it is utilized in hospitals, clinics, diagnostics, and vaccination centers across the globe. 

Smart Syringe Market Trends:

Growing Emphasis on Infection Prevention and Healthcare Safety

The focus on infection control is a major driver in the smart syringe market as healthcare providers prioritize safe injection practices to prevent disease transmission. Traditional syringes, often reused in some regions due to resource constraints, significantly raise the risk of spreading infections like HIV and hepatitis. Smart syringes, equipped with auto-disable and safety lock features, are designed to eliminate reuse, addressing these concerns effectively. Many countries now mandate the use of safety syringes in healthcare, aligning with recommendations from health organizations that advocate for global infection control. The increasing awareness and regulations related to healthcare-associated infections encourage healthcare facilities and organizations to adopt smart syringes. According to the smart syringe market analysis, this shift is evident in hospitals, clinics, and vaccination programs, where infection prevention measures are critical to protecting both healthcare workers and patients from potential exposure to infectious agents.

Advancements in Medical Technology and Disposable Healthcare Devices

Ongoing innovations in medical technology significantly drive the smart syringe market growth, especially as healthcare systems increasingly prefer disposable, safety-engineered devices. In line with this, research and development (R&D) investments in smart syringes have led to the development of advanced features such as retractable needles and auto-disable mechanisms, designed to minimize needle-stick injuries and prevent reuse, which is further expected to increase the overall smart syringe market share. These innovations are not only enhancing the safety and functionality of syringes but are also making them more accessible and affordable. In addition to this, regulatory bodies worldwide are setting stricter safety guidelines, prompting manufacturers to innovate further. This technological evolution aligns with the healthcare industry’s shift towards single-use medical devices, which help mitigate cross-contamination risks. As technology improves, smart syringes are becoming integral to modern healthcare facilities, supporting safer practices and reducing the chances of infection, particularly in high-risk environments such as hospitals and clinics.

Expansion of Immunization Programs and Global Vaccination Efforts

Worldwide immunization initiatives are accelerating the demand for smart syringes, particularly with large-scale vaccination programs becoming increasingly critical considering recent global health challenges, which are boosting the smart syringe market growth across the globe. Organizations such as WHO and UNICEF have underscored the importance of using safety-engineered syringes in these campaigns to prevent needle reuse and reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Smart syringes, particularly auto-disable types, ensure single-use applications, making them ideal for mass immunization drives, especially in regions with limited healthcare infrastructure. These programs underscore the importance of safe injection practices in controlling the spread of preventable diseases which is expected to drive the market growth. According to the smart syringe market forecast, as more countries commit to expanding immunization coverage and ensuring safe administration, the adoption of smart syringes is expected to rise, helping reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global smart syringe market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product, age group, application and end user.

Breakup by Product:

• Auto-disable Syringes
• Active Safety Syringes
• Passive Safety Syringes
   

Breakup by Age Group:

• Pediatrics
• Adults
   

Breakup by Application:

• Drug Delivery
• Vaccination
• Blood Specimen Collection
   

Breakup by End User:

• Hospitals and HMOs
• Diabetic Patients
• Family Practices (Physicians)
• Psychiatrics
• Others
   

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global smart syringe market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include:

• AdvaCare Pharma
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Becton, Dickinson and Company
• Gerresheimer AG
• Merit Medical Systems Inc.
• Nipro Corporation
• Numedico Technologies Pty Ltd.
• Retractable Technologies Inc.
• Terumo Corporation
   

Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Smart Syringe Market News:

• November 2023: Marubeni Corporation has announced its investment in PT One-ject Indonesia, a prominent manufacturer of medical consumables, through its subsidiary Marubeni Growth Capital Asia Pte. Ltd. Oneject specializes in Auto-Disable Syringes. The company aims to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and diversify its product offerings in response to the growing demand for medical consumables driven by concerns over sanitization and operational efficiency.
• January 2024: medmix Drug Delivery launched SicuroJect™, a passive needle safety device. It is a disposable device designed for subcutaneous injections, aimed at preventing needle stick injuries for patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers. It is compatible with standard 1 mL long or 2.25 mL pre-filled glass or plastic syringes.
• March 2024: Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD) has launched a new single-use safety syringe called Dispojekt, aimed at reducing needle stick injuries (NSIs) among healthcare workers.

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