Breast Biopsy Devices MarketSize and Trends

Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy is the dominating segment in the global breast biopsy devices market

Prevalence of breast cancer or suspicious lesions that might need a biopsy increases with age. Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) are widely used owing to their low price and quick response time as compared to other diagnostic devices such as ultrasound, x-ray, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging. For instance, according to Hologic, C.R. Bard and Mammotome Company, VABB accounts for 90% of its revenue in the breast biopsy devices. Some of the other factors driving the market for breast biopsy devices market are increasing level of awareness. The American Cancer Society, Inc, advises men and women to attend self-awareness exams conducted through the year, which helps individual to detect any change in their breast which would be further diagnosed by the physician. Higher incidence of breast cancer is also attributed to increasing exposure to toxic chemicals. According to Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in the U.S., around 50,000 workers die each year as a result of past exposure to hazardous agents. However, high procedure cost and side effects such as bleeding and infections post-procedure are some of the factors restraining market growth for breast biopsy devices.

Breast Biopsy Devices Market

A breast biopsy is the removal of a sample of breast tissue or cells that is to be tested for breast cancer or any others breast related disorders. Breast biopsy is mainly preferred to detect breast cancer. The medic may recommend a biopsy when the female patient has an uncharacteristic lumps in the breast. A doctor may also recommend a breast biopsy when the patient has an abnormal change in the nipple such as any cellulite, congealing, scaling, or crusting of the skin. If a diagnostic test with the use of mammogram, ultrasound or MRI unveils an area or a region in the breast that appears with a lump in the breast, or in a nearby lymph node, a biopsy may be recommended.