According to a new report published by Introspective Market Research, titled, “Surgical Sutures Market by Product, Type, Form, Application, Filament, Distribution channel, End-User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024–2032,” the global Surgical Sutures market size was valued at $4.2 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $7.56 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.6% from 2023 to 2032.
Sutures are medical devices that can be used to sew tissues together. They contain a needle and thread called suture material. Sutures hold wound healing edges together, control bleeding, repair tissue damage and broken structures, create anastomosis and permanent foreign bodies consisting of mesh implants, vascular grafts and drains. Surgical suture materials and advanced techniques have reduced problems associated with wound closure. The main purpose of suturing is to re-approach the edges of the wound under light tension, which allows hemostasis and healing.
A surgical suture is a scientific device that holds body tissues and wound edges together after an injury and surgical procedure. Surgical sutures allow definitive healing of occupational and traumatic injuries by holding tissue together, allowing the healing process to occur. There are many different types of suture materials for medical purposes, and the main types are absorbable and non-absorbable. The growth of suture modules occurred mainly due to their properties and ability to develop tissue union and wound closure.
The burden of death and disability resulting from the loss of access to surgical care for traumatic accidents, non-traumatic chronic diseases, and soft tissue and skeletal infections falls heavily on people in low- and middle-income countries. Human and technical capacities are not sufficient to cover the current injury burden in these areas. Selected trauma surgical interventions are cost-effective in these settings, and innovative low-cost applications and interventions have improved trauma outcomes in private hospitals. Low- and middle-income countries need to build and strengthen existing trauma systems to improve outcomes.
Identifying effective and valuable interventions and strategies to guide the future of these resource-stressed countries is a crucial step in this system. The increasing demand for suture materials is due to the increasing number of surgical procedures performed worldwide, regardless of the availability of suture substitutes such as surgical staples, adhesives and tapes in the market.
The significant aging of the world's population increases the need for orthopedic implants and further exposes their current obstacles due to the medical complexity of elderly patients and the long residence time of implanted materials. Biocompatible metals with multifunctional bioactive coatings hold the promise of providing a means of delivery and tunable release of various drugs for patient-specific therapy by extending tissue life and improving surgical outcomes. Health awareness has led to a reduction in the incidence of chronic diseases in the elderly. Advances in surgical, anesthetic and comprehensive treatment strategies have therefore led to a greater proportion of this growing elderly population undergoing surgical strategies.
Global Surgical Sutures Market, Segmentation
The Surgical Sutures market is segmented based on Product, type, Form, application, Filament, Distribution channel, End-User, and region.
Type:
The type segment is further classified into Absorbable and Non-Absorbable. Among these, the Absorbable sub-segment accounted for the highest market share in 2023. Absorbable suture materials are usually the physician's first choice in modern dentoalveolar surgical procedures. They eliminate the need for postoperative suture removal, which reduces patient anxiety and general tissue irritation. Absorbable suture materials include natural salt, chromium salt, synthetic materials polyglycolic acid and polydioxane. Natural suture materials consist of highly purified collagen of animal origin, including sheep and red meat intestine. Surgical intestinal sutures are rapidly absorbed as a result of enzymatic breakdown. For this purpose, surgical intestinal sutures are reserved for situations where the surgical valve is under minimal tension. Additional intestinal sutures are treated with additional salts to extend their absorption time to approximately 7-10 days. These sutures maintain tensile strength for up to five days.
Application:
The application segment is further classified into Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery, Gynaecological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmic Surgery. Among these, Cardiovascular Surgery sub-segment is anticipated to show the fastest growth by 2032. The cardiovascular surgical procedures segment accounted for a huge percentage of the surgical sutures market by application. This reflects the role of surgical sutures in complex cardiovascular operations where precision and reliability are of utmost importance. The specialty of cardiovascular surgery requires advanced sutures adapted to specific demanding situations, including stable vessel closure and prevention of complications. Surgeons prefer incredible sutures with excellent tensile strength and minimal tissue reactivity. The significant presence of cardiovascular surgical resections in the market emphasizes the importance of tailored and effective sutures to ensure the success of cardiovascular procedures.
Region:
The Surgical Sutures market in North America is projected to show the fastest growth by 2032. Health care surgeons in the United States have expertise that comes from specializing in certain areas of surgery, such as colorectal, pediatric, or surgical oncology. USA Health surgeons perform many surgeries from the routine to the most complex and have extensive experience in patient care.
This surgical procedure, most often called bypass surgery, is routinely performed on people with angina (chest pain) and coronary artery disease. During surgery, a bypass is created by moving a piece of vein above and below the blocked coronary artery, allowing blood to pass through the blockage. Veins are usually taken from the legs, but thoracic arteries can also be used for bypass grafting.
Some of The Leading/Active Market Players Are-
- Medtronic Plc (Europe)
- Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. (United States)
- B. Braun Melsungen AG(Europe)
- Boston Scientific Corporation (United States)
- Surgical Specialties Corporation (United States)
- Smith & Nephew Plc (United Kingdom)
- Derma Sciences (United States)
- Assut Medical Sarl (Europe)
- Advanced Medical Solutions Group Plc (United Kingdom)
- Stryker Corporation (United States) and Other Active Players
Key Industry Developments
- In September 2023, Genesis MedTech secured approval from China's NMPA to launch antibacterial absorbable sutures, aiming to improve healing outcomes and lower infection risks in the market.
- In August 2023, Healthium Medtech, introduced TRUMAS, a specialized range of sutures tailored for challenges encountered during suturing in minimal-access surgeries
Key Findings of the Study
- The global Surgical Sutures market is experiencing significant growth, with a projected increase from $4.2 billion in 2023 to $7.56 billion by 2032, driven by the rising number of surgical procedures worldwide.
- Absorbable sutures dominate the market due to their convenience, especially in dentoalveolar surgeries, while cardiovascular surgery stands out as a rapidly growing application segment, emphasizing the need for specialized sutures in complex procedures.
- North America is expected to witness the fastest growth in the Surgical Sutures market, attributed to the expertise of healthcare professionals and the prevalence of advanced surgical procedures such as bypass surgery, highlighting the region's demand for high-quality suturing materials.
