Medical Device Cleaning Market to Hit USD 96.1 Billion by 2035, Fueled by Automation, Point-of-Care Solutions, and Advancements from Getinge, Olympus, Ecolab, and STERIS

Medical Device Cleaning Market Set to Reach USD 96.1 Billion by 2035
The global Medical Device Cleaning Market is projected to grow from USD 22.5 Billion in 2025 to USD 96.1 Billion by 2035, expanding at a robust CAGR of 14.1%. This remarkable trajectory reflects the rising global emphasis on infection prevention, patient safety, and compliance with rigorous healthcare standards.

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Strategic Milestones Shaping the Market
Innovation Launch - In May 2025, Olympus introduced the ScopeLocker Air drying cabinet, featuring continuous HEPA-filtered airflow for endoscope drying and storage. This innovation targets one of the most persistent gaps in infection prevention: secure storage and complete drying.

Modular Deployment - In April 2025, Belimed completed its first U.S. Rapid-Adaptable-Deployable (RAD) FlexSPD installation - a modular sterile processing department (SPD) designed for rapid delivery and commissioning. This model addresses surgical backlog relief and facility renovation constraints by decoupling sterile processing from brick-and-mortar limits.

Digital Monitoring Integration - In January 2024, Ecolab's EVP of Global Healthcare, Michael C. Johannsen, emphasized a strategic pivot toward digital monitoring systems in cleaning validation. This approach advances data-driven infection prevention by automating compliance and efficiency tracking.

Portfolio Expansion - In August 2024, STERIS plc expanded its medical device cleaning solutions to meet surging North American demand, reinforcing its leadership in infection prevention technologies.

Market Dynamics: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Trends
Key Driver - Rising Incidence of HAIs

The escalating prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is the central driver of market demand. Companies such as Getinge AB have responded with advanced washer-disinfectors (e.g., Getinge 46 Series) designed to elevate cleaning efficacy for surgical instruments and minimize infection risks.

Restraint - High Operational Costs

Adopting advanced technologies like STERIS's AMSCO 400 Series Washer-Disinfectors requires significant capital and maintenance expenditures. These costs restrict adoption among smaller healthcare facilities and constrain equitable technology diffusion.

Opportunity - Point-of-Care Cleaning Solutions

Decentralized and outpatient procedures are fueling demand for rapid, on-site disinfection systems. Solutions like 3M Clean-Trace Hygiene Monitoring Systems provide immediate validation of cleaning efficacy at the point of care, presenting a high-growth sub-market.

Trend - Integration of Automation & Robotics

Automation and robotics are redefining cleaning workflows. Olympus has deployed robotic cleaners in endoscope reprocessing facilities, achieving both higher consistency and faster turnaround, thereby shifting the industry standard toward automated, error-resistant systems.

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Segmental Insights: Semi-Critical Devices at the Forefront
The semi-critical devices segment dominates the market with a 43% revenue share in 2025. These instruments (e.g., endoscopes, dental tools) frequently contact mucous membranes, necessitating high-level disinfection. Their widespread use in routine and outpatient procedures underscores why semi-critical device cleaning forms the backbone of infection prevention strategies.

As Steris and others expand offerings for semi-critical devices, demand for advanced disinfection protocols will accelerate further, ensuring this segment remains pivotal through 2035.

Regional Outlook: North America Leads, APAC Rising Fast
North America accounts for 34.2% of global revenues (USD 7.7 Bn in 2025), underpinned by its mature regulatory framework, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and strong adoption of novel cleaning technologies. Companies like Ecolab and STERIS have intensified product rollouts in the U.S., reinforcing the region's leadership.

Europe maintains steady growth driven by strict infection-control regulations and cross-border harmonization of healthcare standards.

Asia Pacific is positioned as the fastest-growing market due to surging surgical volumes, expanding hospital infrastructure, and increasing adoption of infection-prevention technologies.

Middle East & Africa and South America show emerging demand as governments prioritize patient safety and compliance, though adoption is slowed by budgetary and infrastructural constraints.

Market Ecosystem and Competitive Landscape
The industry is moderately consolidated:

Tier 1 Leaders - STERIS Corporation, Getinge AB, Ecolab Inc. dominate with global portfolios and infection-control expertise.

Tier 2 Players - Belimed AG, Cantel Medical strengthen mid-tier presence with modular and adaptive solutions.

Tier 3 Specialists - Case Medical, Pal International Ltd. serve niche demands, often in specialized hospital environments.

Hospitals and large healthcare networks hold significant procurement power, driving scale in Tier 1 adoption, while suppliers remain diversified across regions.

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Forecast & Future Opportunities
By 2035, the medical device cleaning market will create a cumulative growth opportunity of USD 73.6 Billion, propelled by:

Advanced automation and robotics in sterile reprocessing.

Expansion of point-of-care cleaning solutions for outpatient and home-based care.

Adjacent opportunities in sterilizer equipment, surgical re-processing, automated washer-disinfectors, and hospital hygiene supply chains.

The intersection of patient safety imperatives, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation ensures the market's momentum remains both resilient and transformative.

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