Alginate Dressing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028F, Segmented by Type (Antimicrobial v/s non-Microbial), By Application (Acute Wounds v/s Chronic Wounds), By End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Homecare, Ambulatory Care Centers, Others), By Region and Competition

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1.1 million people suffer burn injuries that require medical attention every year in the United States.

Growing Prevalence of Wound Infections

For instance, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 38,680 people died in 2020 because of motor vehicle crashes.

Growing Innovation in Wound Care

For example, in February 2019, the GEMCORE360 brand of alginate dressings products, which was launched by GEMCO Medical, includes foams, hydrocolloids, alginates, and thin film dressings in the alginate dressings procedure.

Recent Developments

• In January 2020, ConvaTec announced the launch of ConvaMax, which helps in managing highly exuding wounds, including leg ulcers, surgical wounds and diabetic foot ulcers.
• In November 2018, Molnycke introduced the Mepilex Border Flex dressings engineered to support fewer dressings changes and reduce dressing costs and waste while creating an optimal healing environment.
• Launched by ConvaTec in 2020, Aquacel Ag Advantage is an antimicrobial alginate dressing that incorporates silver into the dressing to help reduce the risk of infection in the wound.
• Launched by Urgo Medical in 2019, UrgoClean Ag is a silver alginate dressing that is designed to provide a moist wound environment and facilitate autolytic debridement.
• Launched by Medline in 2018, Maxorb Extra Ag+ is a silver alginate dressing that is designed to provide high exudate management and reduce the risk of infection in the wound. The dressing also includes a non-woven layer that helps to prevent the dressing from sticking to the wound bed.

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Market Segmentation

The global alginate dressing market can be segmented by type, by application, by end user and by region. Based on type, the market can be divided into Antimicrobial and non-Microbial. 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, Ambulatory Care Centers, and Others. Regionally, North America dominated the market among Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Among the different countries, United States dominated the global alginate dressing market on account of growing prevalence of chronic diseases in the country.

Market Players

3M Company, ConvaTec, Inc., Coloplast Corporation, Smith & Nephew Plc, B Braun Melsungen AG, Medline Industries, Inc., Molnlycke Health Care AB, Hollister Inc., Paul Hartmann AG, Cardinal Health, Inc., are some of the leading players operating in the Global Alginate Dressing Market.