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Although it is likely that existing ultrasound systems will be repurposed to treat COVID-19 patients, growth is still expected as companies plan to ramp up production. The ultrasound systems market will therefore outpace other diagnostic imaging such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Leading data and analytics company GlobalData forecasts the market […]
COVID-19 to impact orthopedic procedures in US during 2020, says GlobalData
Nearly 83.5% of all the orthopedic procedures performed in the US are estimated to be delayed, postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, as they are considered to be elective and non-essential, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Eric Chapman, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, says: “GlobalData estimates only 16.5% of orthopedic procedures […]
COVID-19 not impacting cardiovascular procedures as heavily as it is other therapy areas, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 crisis is not impacting cardiovascular procedures as heavily as it is other therapy areas, since the majority of these procedures are essential, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData estimates that 96.7% of cardiovascular procedures performed in the US are essential procedures. Eric Chapman, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, says: […]
COVID-19 to impact general surgery procedures in US in 2020, says GlobalData
Most of the hernia procedures to be performed in the US will be delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis, with the exception of a minority of symptomatic cases, but will start to resume towards the end of the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData estimates that […]
COVID-19 to impact neurological procedures in US in 2020, says GlobalData
Estimates suggest that 53.7% of neurological procedures performed in the US are essential procedures, while 46.3% are elective. Procedures that are deemed essential are often related to serious traumas or tumors and can be life-threatening to the patient if not performed immediately. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and American College of Surgeons recommended that […]
Philips Biosensor BX100 to monitor suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients
Following the announcement that Royal Philips has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its wearable biosensor, Philips Biosensor BX100, to monitor confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients in hospitals; Azadeh Laffafian PhD, Medical Device Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “The remote patient monitoring and wearable devices market has […]
India should encourage automation and robotics to overcome workforce shortage in medical devices manufacturing industry, says GlobalData
COVID-19 crisis can be an opportunity for the Indian medical devices manufacturing industry. However, it has resulted in the shortage of workforce and subsequently impacted the demand and supply of medical devices in India. Against this back drop, the government should encourage/incentivize India’s medical device manufacturers to integrate more automation and robotics into their manufacturing […]
Nearly all aesthetic procedures in US are estimated to be delayed due to COVID-19, says GlobalData
Between 70–100% of all the aesthetic procedures performed in the US are estimated to be delayed, postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, as they are considered to be elective and non-essential, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Eric Chapman, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, says: “GlobalData estimates that nearly all aesthetic procedures […]
Impact of COVID-19 on diagnostic imaging procedures in US will not be as severe compared to other therapy areas, says GlobalData
The impact of COVID-19 on diagnostic imaging (DI) procedures will not be as severe compared to other therapy areas, such as aesthetics and dental, since only 38.7% of these procedures are elective and expected to drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Eric Chapman, Medical Devices Analyst […]
Ophthalmic procedures in the US expected to take a hit due to COVID-19, says GlobalData
Estimates show that 94.1% of ophthalmic procedures performed in the US are elective, while 5.9% are essential. The top essential procedures include the repair of eyelid lacerations, canthotomy, repair of ruptured eyeballs, and sutures of corneal lacerations. The ophthalmic procedures are likely to decrease as they have high chances of transmitting the COVID-19 disease from […]
Medtronic’s gains in respiratory business not enough to prevent losses in revenues due to COVID-19
Following Medtronic Q4 financial results; Azadeh Laffafian, PhD, Medical Device Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Many segments of the medical devices market have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The main culprit has been the deferral of elective and non-urgent procedures leading to a reduction in the […]
Digital transformation helping Singapore to tackle COVID-19, says GlobalData
Despite facing several challenges such as increasing aging population, Singapore has so far done a commendable job in managing the COVID-19 outbreak. This has been made possible, in part, because of the development and deployment of transformational technologies in its healthcare system, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘CountryFocus: Healthcare, Regulatory […]
Healthcare sector witnessed 6.8% decline in deal activity during week ended May 17
The number of deals announced in the global healthcare sector (including pharmaceuticals and medical equipment) declined by 6.8% during the week ended May 17, 2020 compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The healthcare sector has been relatively resilient compared to other sectors. Prior to […]
COVID-19 has impacted dental procedures in the US
Non-emergency dental procedures such as alveoloplasty, incision and excision of gums, and the removal or restoration of teeth are mostly elective and will substantially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in the US, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Eric Chapman, Medical Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Healthcare providers performing dental procedures are at high […]
UK to successfully increase COVID-19 testing capacity with multi-pronged approach
The UK is currently building the biggest network of diagnostic labs in British history, and has already shown success in increasing COVID-19 testing capacity with the addition of three Lighthouse Labs capable of processing a high volume of COVID-19 tests. Randox Labs has been a pivotal player in processing a high volume of tests, and […]
Thailand’s focus to promote use of technology in healthcare will have significant impact, says GlobalData
Thailand’s increasing focus on digitalization to integrate and promote the use of technology in the healthcare sector will have a significant and progressive impact, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Under the Thailand 4.0 policy, the government launched various healthcare applications such as H4U (personal health profile app), Smart Health ID (patient […]
Edwards Lifesciences Pascal device will be impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Following the announcement by Edwards Lifesciences that its Pascal transcatheter valve repair system for treating tricuspid regurgitation (TR) received the European CE mark; Ashley Young, Medical Device Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the news: “This regulatory milestone comes at a poor time for the industry as COVID-19 […]
Medical Devices Bill to offer an improved regulatory framework for doing business in India, says GlobalData
India’s recent move to propose an improved regulatory framework under the new Medical Devices (Safety, Effectiveness, and Innovation) Bill will improve the ease of doing business by providing a sound environment for innovation and approval of medical devices in the country, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The Ministry of Health and Family […]
Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 likely to continue to outperform Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 on US market
A study conducted by New York University (NYU) indicated that Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 tests are less effective than the Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 devices. The authors of this study found that the Abbot ID NOW COVID-19 device missed between 33.3 and 48.4% of positive samples detected by the Cepheid Xpert. According to news reports, […]
US should equip citizens with PPE to lessen COVID-19 second wave if economy re-opens
Following the news that the US Senate is considering the ‘Opening Up America Again’ act; James Spencer, Data Scientist at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the country reopening plan: “Many countries have started to feel the pinch to their stalled economies and some have started to open their economies […]