Jsb Market Research: Nanotechnology in Medical Devices Market by Product , Application - Global Forecast to 2019

Nanotechnology in Medical Devices Market by Product (Biochip, Implant Materials, Medical Textiles, Wound Dressing, Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices, Hearing Aid), Application (Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Research) - Global Forecast to 2019

Released On 1st April 2015

Over the last five years, the nanotechnology-based medical devices market witnessed tremendous growth primarily due to growth in the aging population, and increasing government support with increased nanotechnology R&D expenditure and increased international research collaborations.

In this report, the global nanotechnology-based medical devices market is segmented on the basis of products and applications. On the basis products, the nanotechnology-based medical devices market is categorized into biochips, implantable materials, medical textile and wound dressing, active implantable devices, and others. The implantable materials segment is bifurcated into dental filling materials and bone restorative materials; whereas, the active implantable devices segment is bifurcated into cardiac rhythm management devices, hearing aid devices, and retinal implants. On the basis of applications, the nanotechnology-based medical devices market is segmented into therapeutics applications, diagnostics applications, and research applications.

The global nanotechnology-based medical devices market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of around 11-12% during the forecast period (2014–2019). The market is mainly driven by the growth in aging population, rising adoption of nanotechnology-based medical devices, and increased nanotechnology R&D expenditure. In addition, the governments of several nations are investing heavily in developing and commercializing new nanotechnology products.

However, safety issues regarding nanotechnology-based medical devices, stringent regulatory guidelines, and time-consuming approval processes for these devices are hampering the growth of this market to a certain extent....