Acute wounds are a common health problem, and according to the National Library of Medicine, 11 million people are affected and approximately 300,000 people are hospitalized yearly in the United States alone.
Increasing prevalence of Acute Wound Diseases
For in the stance, according to Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, in the U.S., there are more than 2.0 million burn injuries reported each year, and 14,000 people pass away, whereas, about 20,000 have injuries that necessitate admission to a burn unit.
Technological Advancements in Wound Dressings
For instance, in March 2021, Smith+Nephew released the findings of a real-world study conducted in Spain that demonstrated how switching to ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressings reduced dressing change frequency and weekly dressing expenditures while enhancing treatment satisfaction for clinicians and patients in a community context.
Recent Development
- Allevyn Life Film Dressings by Smith & NephewThis is a silicone adhesive dressing that is designed to be gentle on the skin while still providing secure adhesion. It was launched in 2019.
- Mepitel Film Dressings by MolnlyckeThis is a transparent, silicone-based film dressing that is designed to minimize pain and trauma during dressing changes. It was launched in 2020.
- egaderm Silicone Foam Film Dressings by 3MThis is a multi-layer dressing that combines the benefits of silicone and foam for optimal moisture management and wound healing. It was launched in 2021.
- Nexodyn Gentle Film Dressings by Acelity This is a sterile, transparent, and waterproof dressing designed for the management of acute and chronic wounds. It is designed to be gentle on the skin while still providing effective wound healing. It was launched in 2021.
- Mepilex Border Flex Film Dressings by MolnlyckeThis is a silicone-based film dressing that provides excellent conformability and secure adhesion to the skin. It is designed for the management of moderate to highly exuding wounds. It was launched in 2020.
- Acticoat Flex 7 Silver-Coated Film Dressings by Smith & NephewThis is a thin, conformable, and highly absorbent film dressing that is coated with silver, which provides antimicrobial protection for up to 7 days. It is designed for the management of wounds that are at risk of infection. It was launched in 2019.
Market Segmentation
The Global Film Dressings Market can be segmented by application, end user and by region. Based on application, the market can be divided into Acute Wounds and Chronic Wounds. Based on end user, the market can be grouped into Hospitals & Clinics, Homecare, and Others. Regionally, North America dominated the market among Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Among the different countries, United States dominates The Global Film Dressings Market on account of the growing demand for advanced wound healing films for curing the diseases and increasing the rate of cesarean sections in elderly women in the country.
Market Players
3M Company, Cardinal Health, Inc., Smith & Nephew, plc., Paul Hartmann AG, McKesson Corporation, Molnlycke Health Care AB., DermaRite Industries, LLC, Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co.KG, Medline Industries, Inc are some of the leading players operating in the Global Film Dressings Market.
Recent Development
- In May 2019, 3M Co. acquired Acelity Inc. with an amount of USD 6.7 billion. This acquisition is beneficial in providing advanced wound care technologies and solutions and an excellent complement to health care business.
Attribute | Details |
Base Year | 2022 |
Historic Data | 2018 – 2021 |
Estimated Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024 – 2028 |
Quantitative Units | Revenue in USD Million, and CAGR for 2018-2022 and 2023-2028 |
Report coverage | Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered | · By Application · By End User · By Region |
Regional scope | North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; South America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope | United States; CanadaMexico; France; Germany; United Kingdom; Italy; Spain; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia; Brazil; Argentina; Colombia; South Africa; Saudi Arabia; UAE |
Key companies profiled | 3M Company, Cardinal Health, Inc., Smith & Nephew, plc., Paul Hartmann AG, McKesson Corporation, Molnlycke Health Care AB., DermaRite Industries, LLC, Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co. KG, Medline Industries, Inc |
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