Regional Analysis

By Geography

North America
Europe
APAC
Latin America
Middle East
Africa

The increasing surgical procedures and wound closure treatments will support the growth of X-ray detectable gauze sponges market

North America accounts major market share of X-ray detectable gauze sponges market as, the number of surgeries performed yearly is highest in this region also the awareness about the X-ray detectable gauze sponge among healthcare professionals is high. The market is followed by Europe and Asia Pacific region, as the number of surgical operation increasing in these regions, also high growth in X-ray detectable gauze sponges market is expected in APAC region in the near future as the developing healthcare facilities and raised awareness about gossypibomas. Gossypibomas are the surgical sponges which are left inside of the patient body unintentionally during surgical procedure.

According to Frontline Medical Communications Inc., in 2017, around 2000 cases of retained surgical item observed yearly in United States, which happens only due to the unintentional mistake of healthcare professionals. As per The Canadian medical protective association, the rise in cases of retained surgical items has been increased from 118 in 2006 to 167 in 2012. This in turn is expected to support the growth in X-ray detectable gauze sponges market in the near future.