Market Overview

According to fortune business insights, the global single-use/disposable medical devices market size was valued at USD 176.1 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 184.8 billion in 2026 to USD 286.5 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. North America dominated the global single-use/disposable medical devices market with a market share of 31.8% in 2025.

Fortune Business Insights™ (inferred from format) has deep-dived into these insights in its latest research report, titled “Single-Use/Disposable Medical Devices Market, 2026-2034.”

The analysis shows that top companies are investing in innovations and strategic initiatives as demand for single-use products grows. This trend is driven by higher surgical volumes, rising chronic disease burdens, and a strong emphasis on infection prevention in healthcare facilities worldwide.

Major Players Profiled in the Market Report:

• BD (U.S.)
• Cardinal Health, Inc. (U.S.)
• Medline Industries, LP (U.S.)
• 3M (U.S.)
• Johnson & Johnson (U.S.)
• Smith & Nephew plc (U.K.)
• Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden)
• Teleflex Incorporated (U.S.)
• ICU Medical, Inc. (U.S.)
• Baxter International Inc. (U.S.)
• Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)

Segments

High Procedural Volumes to Propel Patient Examination & Protective Devices Segment Growth

Based on product, the market is divided into patient examination & protective devices, surgical & procedural consumables, drug delivery devices, and others. The patient examination & protective devices segment holds the largest market share owing to the substantial volume of diagnostic procedures and patient visits, as well as a continual focus on infection prevention.

Rising Surgical Procedures to Drive General Surgery Segment Expansion