Medical Device Cleaning Market worth $3.93 billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Medical Device Cleaning Market is projected to reach USD 3.93 billion by 2031 from USD 2.87 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period.

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Medical Device Cleaning Market Size & Forecast:

• Market Size Available for Years: 2026–2031
• 2026 Market Size: USD 2.87 billion
• 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 3.93 billion
• CAGR (2026–2031): 6.5%

Medical Device Cleaning Market Trends & Insights:

• By region, North America led the market in 2025.
• By product, the detergents segment held the largest share of 46.4% in 2025.
• By device type, the critical devices segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period.
• By application, surgical instruments held the largest share of 37.7% in 2025.

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The increasing need for effective reprocessing of reusable medical devices across healthcare facilities drives market growth. The market encompasses cleaning agents, detergents, disinfectants, and solutions used to remove contaminants from surgical instruments, endoscopes, dental instruments, and other reusable medical devices. Market growth is primarily driven by the increasing use of complex reusable medical devices, growing emphasis on standardized reprocessing practices, and the need to ensure device performance and patient safety. Furthermore, ongoing advancements in cleaning formulations, increasing investments in sterile processing infrastructure, and the modernization of healthcare facilities are supporting the adoption of medical device cleaning solutions across hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, clinics, and other healthcare settings worldwide.

The critical devices segment accounted for the largest share of the medical device cleaning market in 2025.

Based on device type, the medical device cleaning market is segmented into critical devices, semi-critical devices, and non-critical devices. The critical devices segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2025. Critical devices include surgical instruments, implants, and other medical devices that enter sterile tissue or the vascular system and therefore require stringent cleaning and subsequent sterilization before reuse. This share is driven by the high cleaning requirements of complex surgical instruments and other devices used in invasive procedures. In addition, the increasing complexity of medical device designs, including narrow lumens, intricate surfaces, and difficult-to-access components, is increasing the need for specialized cleaning solutions capable of achieving consistent and thorough soil removal. The growing adoption of sophisticated surgical instruments and minimally invasive devices, which often require validated, device-specific cleaning protocols, further supports demand for advanced cleaning products and equipment in the critical devices segment.

The hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), and clinics segment accounted for the largest share of the medical device cleaning market in 2025.

The medical device cleaning market, by end user, is segmented into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), and clinics; diagnostic & imaging centers; dental clinics; and other end users. The hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), and clinics segment accounted for the largest market share because of the extensive range and volume of medical devices requiring routine cleaning and reprocessing in hospital settings. Hospitals use a diverse portfolio of reusable devices across surgical, diagnostic, endoscopic, dental, and other clinical departments, driving substantial demand for cleaning agents, equipment, and reprocessing systems. Furthermore, centralized sterile processing departments and dedicated device reprocessing workflows enable hospitals to process large volumes of instruments and standardize cleaning procedures. The increasing complexity and diversity of reusable medical devices, along with the need for device-specific cleaning protocols, further support the adoption of specialized cleaning solutions in hospitals.

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Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest growth rate in the medical device cleaning market during the forecast period.

The medical device cleaning market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2031. China, Japan, and India are the region's primary growth markets. Japan's well-established healthcare system, high adoption of advanced medical technologies, and increasing demand for sophisticated device reprocessing equipment are supporting market growth. China's expanding hospital network, development of modern healthcare facilities, and growing adoption of automated medical device reprocessing technologies are driving demand for cleaning solutions. Meanwhile, India's expanding healthcare delivery network, increasing establishment of private hospitals and specialty healthcare facilities, and growing availability of modern sterile processing infrastructure are creating opportunities for medical device cleaning market growth. North America held the largest regional share in 2025, supported by the widespread adoption of advanced medical device reprocessing equipment, established sterile processing infrastructure, high penetration of automated cleaning technologies, and the presence of major medical device cleaning and reprocessing solution providers. The region's mature healthcare ecosystem and established use of standardized device reprocessing systems further contribute to its leading market position.

Key Players

Leading players in the Medical Device Cleaning companies include STERIS plc (Ireland), Getinge AB (Sweden), Ecolab Inc. (US), Solventum Corporation (US), Fortive Corporation (US), Envista Holdings Corporation (US), Stryker Corporation (US), Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (US), Medline Industries, LP (US), B. Braun SE (Germany), and Nanosonics Limited (Australia).

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Medical Device Cleaning Market- Investment & funding +Merger & Acquisition

Investment Funding Context

The medical device cleaning market witnessed increasing investment and acquisition activity during 2021–2026, driven by growing demand for advanced solutions that improve the cleaning, disinfection, and reprocessing of reusable medical devices. Market activity accelerated after 2023 as companies focused on expanding cleaning formulations, disinfectants, instrument care products, reprocessing solutions, and technologies supporting sterile processing workflows. Key strategic transactions during this period included acquisitions and investments aimed at strengthening capabilities in medical device reprocessing, infection prevention, instrument care, cleaning verification, and disinfection, enabling companies to broaden their product portfolios and expand their presence across healthcare settings. Earlier strategic expansions also focused on strengthening expertise in surgical instruments, sterile processing solutions, and specialized cleaning technologies. Overall, investment activity increased from 2021 through 2026, with investors and strategic buyers prioritizing effective, device-compatible, efficient, and technologically advanced solutions to address the evolving requirements of medical device cleaning and reprocessing.

Revenue Shift Context

The medical device cleaning market is shifting revenue generation from conventional cleaning products to specialized, integrated reprocessing solutions, with growing demand for advanced detergents, disinfectants, instrument care products, and device-specific cleaning formulations. While traditional cleaning products still account for a significant share of market revenue, demand is shifting toward specialized formulations designed for complex medical devices, delicate materials, narrow lumens, and intricate instrument geometries. At the same time, the market is increasingly adopting validated cleaning protocols, cleaning verification technologies, traceability solutions, and digital monitoring tools to improve process consistency and documentation. These developments reflect healthcare providers' preference for more effective, standardized, compatible, and efficient reprocessing solutions and are expected to support the adoption of advanced medical device cleaning technologies across hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, clinics, dental facilities, and other healthcare settings.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions in the medical device cleaning market increased in 2024 compared with 2023, as companies accelerated investments in advanced cleaning, disinfection, medical device reprocessing, and infection prevention solutions. Funding activity also strengthened, supported by strategic acquisitions and investments aimed at expanding capabilities in instrument care, cleaning verification, specialized cleaning formulations, and sterile processing solutions, indicating a shift toward broader reprocessing portfolios and integrated solutions designed to improve cleaning efficacy, process consistency, and workflow efficiency.

MEDICAL DEVICE CLEANING MARKET: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, JANUARY 2023–SEPTEMBER 2026

Company Revenue Share Details

The leading companies maintain a substantial market presence, while opportunities remain for competition and further consolidation. The key players include major medical technology and healthcare companies such as STERIS plc, Getinge AB, Ecolab Inc., Fortive Corporation, and Nanosonics Limited. The presence of established medical device companies alongside specialized reprocessing and disinfection providers highlights the evolving competitive landscape, with companies focusing on strategic acquisitions, partnerships, product development, and portfolio expansion to strengthen their market positions. Continued investments in cleaning formulations, disinfection solutions, instrument care products, cleaning verification, and advanced reprocessing technologies are expected to further shape competition in the medical device cleaning market.

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