Peripheral I.V. catheters are peripheral venous devices used to infuse medication or fluids directly into a vein, or draw blood samples for testing. These catheters are made of a non-irritant material, such as silicone, which negates any side effects caused when they are left in the patient’s arm for several weeks or months. Peripheral I.V. catheters are introduced into the peripheral vein using a needle and fixed to the patient’s skin with an adhesive tape. The needle is then removed, leaving a small tube of the cannula at the insertion site. Advanced peripheral I.V. catheters are equipped with additional safety features to prevent needlestick injuries, which allow for their use in critical care units in hospitals.
Analysts forecast
the Global Peripheral
I.V. Catheter market to grow at
a CAGR of 8.08 percent over the period 2013-2018.
One of the emerging
trends in the market is the adoption of power-injectable closed catheters for
the injection of contrast media during CT imaging. CT imaging requires a
contrast media to be used for enhanced visualization during diagnostic
procedures. However, the catheter must be strong enough to withstand pressures
that can be more than 300 psi. Hence, power-injectable closed catheters are
used for CT imaging as they are made of polyurethane material, which is much
stronger than silicone and can withstand high pressures with a minimal decrease
in flexibility. For example, BD Nexiva closed I.V. catheter of BD helps inject
contrast media for contrast-enhanced CT scans.
Covered in this Report
The Global
Peripheral I.V. Catheter market can be segmented into two divisions: Peripheral
insertion catheters and Integrated/Closed catheters.
Global Peripheral
I.V. Catheter Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market
analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and
the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter
market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also
includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
According to the
report, the Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter market is driven by several
factors, a major one being the increasing aging population. The elderly require
peripheral I.V. catheters to deliver drugs and nutrition, and for taking blood
samples. Also, WHO statistics state that nearly 2 billion people will be aged
60 years and above by 2050, which will also enhance the market's growth in the
future.
Further, the report
states that the high cost of integrated/closed catheters is proving to be a
hindrance to the adoption of these catheters, particularly in developing
countries. Closed catheters are offered at an average selling price of more
than US$4, which makes their adoption quite difficult in developing countries.
Key Regions
- Americas
- EMEA
- APAC
Key Vendors
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Becton, Dickenson and Co.
- C.R. Bard Inc.
- Smiths Medical
- Tangent Medical Technologies
- Teleflex Inc.
- Terumo Corp.
