Sterilization is the process of removing or killing biological
agents. Biological agents are microorganisms and spore forms, such as,
bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. Effective sterilization can be
achieved by combination of heat, high pressure, radiation, chemical, and
filtration. Advanced equipment used to provide sterilization services
are capable of killing and disabling molecular form of prions which are
infectious protein.
Advancement in sterilization technology, adoption of proper aeration
after sterilization using chemical sterilants, prevalence of
contamination in biological samples, better turnaround time, increase in
research activities around the globe, and availability of trained
sterilization experts are some of the factors likely to propel the
sterilization services market during the forecast period. However,
stringent regulatory guidelines imposed by the FDA and other government
bodies and hazards associated with the sterilization process, such as,
carcinogenic properties of chemical used in the process as well as
tendency of irradiation responsible for cell damage are some of the
factors which are anticipated to impact the growth of the market during
the forecast period.
The global sterilization services market can be segmented based on
sterilization method, sterilization type, end-user, and region. In terms
of sterilization method, the market can be divided into gamma
irradiation, X-ray irradiation, electron beam irradiation, ethylene
oxide sterilization, and others. The other segment includes
sterilization using dry heat and wet heat. Ethylene oxide is a high
penetrating sterilant. Other methods are used for small volume of
product or for products wherein other technologies cannot be used for
sterilization. Ethylene oxide is effective for sterilizing a wide range
of instruments and devices, which is supporting the growth of the global
sterilization services market. Furthermore, ethylene oxide
sterilization is highly preferred by end-users. The electron beam
irradiation segment is expected to grow significantly during the
forecast period as electron beam irradiation allows greater versatility
in packaging. Moreover, electron beam irradiation technology used for
sterilization is not limited to material.
Based on sterilization type, the global sterilization services market can be classified into contract sterilization services and sterilization validation services. Contract sterilization services are contributing significantly to the growth of global sterilization services market as these services are cost-effective. Sterilization validation services are expected to propel the growth of the global sterilization services market during the forecast period, as according to FDA guidelines, it is mandatory for medical devices and pharmaceutical companies to validate their products as per FDA requirement.
In terms of end-user, the global sterilization service market can be
segmented into hospitals & surgery centers, research laboratories,
medical devices & pharmaceutical companies, and others. The others
segment consists of clinics and pathology & diagnostic laboratories.
Medical device and pharmaceutical companies are boosting the growth of
the global sterilization services market as they have to use
sterilization in order to ensure quality and validation of their
products before introducing them for sale in the market. Moreover,
sterilization in these industries is needed on regular basis.
Based on region, the global sterilization services market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asis Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is leading the global sterilization services market due to implementation of stringent regulations by the government in the region. Moreover, North America is the base of several major players operating in the sterilization services market. Europe is the second-leading market for sterilization services due to presence of a large number of research laboratories in the region. There are many developing countries in Asia Pacific. Moreover, the region is an emerging market for health care companies. The sterilization services market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period due to increase in awareness regarding risks associated with contamination on account of the good manufacturing guidelines (GMP) implemented by the government of developing countries.
Key players operating in the global sterilization services market include STERIS plc, Sterigenics International LLC, Cantel Medical, Life Science Outsourcing, Inc., Noxilizer, and Mar Cor Purification Inc.
Based on sterilization type, the global sterilization services market can be classified into contract sterilization services and sterilization validation services. Contract sterilization services are contributing significantly to the growth of global sterilization services market as these services are cost-effective. Sterilization validation services are expected to propel the growth of the global sterilization services market during the forecast period, as according to FDA guidelines, it is mandatory for medical devices and pharmaceutical companies to validate their products as per FDA requirement.
Based on region, the global sterilization services market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asis Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is leading the global sterilization services market due to implementation of stringent regulations by the government in the region. Moreover, North America is the base of several major players operating in the sterilization services market. Europe is the second-leading market for sterilization services due to presence of a large number of research laboratories in the region. There are many developing countries in Asia Pacific. Moreover, the region is an emerging market for health care companies. The sterilization services market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period due to increase in awareness regarding risks associated with contamination on account of the good manufacturing guidelines (GMP) implemented by the government of developing countries.
Key players operating in the global sterilization services market include STERIS plc, Sterigenics International LLC, Cantel Medical, Life Science Outsourcing, Inc., Noxilizer, and Mar Cor Purification Inc.
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