Used & Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis
Refurbished medical equipment is used and restored devices that are equipped to be used in medical settings. Refurbishing of medical equipment is achieved by repairing, installation of certain software/hardware updates without changing the use of the original device. There has been an increasing trend of affordable medical equipment in developing countries. The refurbished equipment allows the buying of necessary devices at affordable prices, without compromising on quality.
MARKET DYNAMICS
The used & refurbished medical equipment market is driving due to cost containment pressure on healthcare organizations, a large inventory of old or used medical devices, and the rising trend of medical tourism, However, the lack of standardized policies for the use and sale of refurbished equipment are expected to hamper the growth of the global used & refurbished medical equipment market. Moreover, increasing number of diagnostic centers & hospitals is anticipated to drive demand the growth of the market for used & refurbished medical equipment market.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Used & Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the healthcare industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of used & refurbished medical equipment market with detailed market segmentation by product. The used & refurbished medical equipment market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading players in used & refurbished medical equipment market and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
The used & refurbished medical equipment market is segmented on the basis of product. Based on product, the market is segmented into medical imaging equipment, operating room & surgical equipment, patient monitors, cardiovascular & cardiology equipment, neurology equipment, endoscopy equipment, intensive care units, and other medical equipment.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the used & refurbished medical equipment market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The used & refurbished medical equipment market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting used & refurbished medical equipment market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South & Central America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors effecting the used & refurbished medical equipment market in these regions.
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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the used & refurbished medical equipment market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The used & refurbished medical equipment market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting used & refurbished medical equipment market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South & Central America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors effecting the used & refurbished medical equipment market in these regions.
MARKET PLAYERS
The report covers key developments in the used & refurbished medical equipment market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market players from used & refurbished medical equipment market are anticipated to have lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for used & refurbished medical equipment market in the global market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the used & refurbished medical equipment market.
The report also includes the profiles of key players in used & refurbished medical equipment market along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components and services offered, financial information of last 3 years, key development in past five years.
- Agito medical A/S
- Avante Health Solutions
- Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- Block Imaging International, Inc.
- Everx Pvt Ltd.
- Integrity Medical systems Inc.
- Siemens Healthcare Systems
- Radio Oncology Systems Inc.
- Soma Technology
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market - By Product
1.3.2 Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market - By Region
1.3.2.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEAWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
6. USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7. USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - PRODUCT
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. PRODUCT MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. MEDICAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Medical Imaging Equipment Market Forecast and Analysis
7.3.3. X-Ray Machines Market
7.3.3.1. Overview
7.3.3.2. X-Ray Machines Market Forecast and Analysis
7.3.4. Ultrasound Systems Market
7.3.4.1. Overview
7.3.4.2. Ultrasound Systems Market Forecast and Analysis
7.3.5. MRI Machines Market
7.3.5.1. Overview
7.3.5.2. MRI Machines Market Forecast and Analysis
7.3.6. CT Scanners Market
7.3.6.1. Overview
7.3.6.2. CT Scanners Market Forecast and Analysis
7.3.7. Nuclear Imaging Systems Market
7.3.7.1. Overview
7.3.7.2. Nuclear Imaging Systems Market Forecast and Analysis
7.3.8. Other Medical Imaging Equipment Market
7.3.8.1. Overview
7.3.8.2. Other Medical Imaging Equipment Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. OPERATING ROOM AND SURGICAL EQUIPMENT
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Operating Room and Surgical Equipment Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.3. Anesthesia Machines Market
7.4.3.1. Overview
7.4.3.2. Anesthesia Machines Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.4. CO2 and Agent Monitors Market
7.4.4.1. Overview
7.4.4.2. CO2 and Agent Monitors Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.5. Microscopes Market
7.4.5.1. Overview
7.4.5.2. Microscopes Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.6. Electrosurgical Units Market
7.4.6.1. Overview
7.4.6.2. Electrosurgical Units Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.7. Other Operating Room and Surgical Equipment Market
7.4.7.1. Overview
7.4.7.2. Other Operating Room and Surgical Equipment Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. PATIENT MONITORS
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. Patient Monitors Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5.3. Multiparameter Monitors Market
7.5.3.1. Overview
7.5.3.2. Multiparameter Monitors Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5.4. Electrocardiography Devices (ECG) Market
7.5.4.1. Overview
7.5.4.2. Electrocardiography Devices (ECG) Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5.5. Pulse Oximeters Market
7.5.5.1. Overview
7.5.5.2. Pulse Oximeters Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5.6. Non-invasive Blood Pressure Monitors Market
7.5.6.1. Overview
7.5.6.2. Non-invasive Blood Pressure Monitors Market Forecast and Analysis
7.6. CARDIOVASCULAR AND CARDIOLOGY EQUIPMENT
7.6.1. Overview
7.6.2. Cardiovascular and Cardiology Equipment Market Forecast and Analysis
7.7. NEUROLOGY EQUIPMENT
7.7.1. Overview
7.7.2. Neurology Equipment Market Forecast and Analysis
7.8. ENDOSCOPY EQUIPMENT
7.8.1. Overview
7.8.2. Endoscopy Equipment Market Forecast and Analysis
7.9. INTENSIVE CARE UNITS
7.9.1. Overview
7.9.2. Intensive Care Units Market Forecast and Analysis
7.10. OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
7.10.1. Overview
7.10.2. Other Medical Equipment Market Forecast and Analysis
8. USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
8.1. NORTH AMERICA
8.1.1 North America Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Overview
8.1.2 North America Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
8.1.3 North America Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product
8.1.4 North America Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
8.1.4.1 United States Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.1.4.1.1 United States Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.1.4.2 Canada Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.1.4.2.1 Canada Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.1.4.3 Mexico Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.1.4.3.1 Mexico Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.2. EUROPE
8.2.1 Europe Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Overview
8.2.2 Europe Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
8.2.3 Europe Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product
8.2.4 Europe Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
8.2.4.1 Germany Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.2.4.1.1 Germany Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.2.4.2 France Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.2.4.2.1 France Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.2.4.3 Italy Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.2.4.3.1 Italy Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.2.4.4 Spain Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.2.4.4.1 Spain Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.2.4.5 United Kingdom Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.2.4.5.1 United Kingdom Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
8.3.1 Asia-Pacific Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Overview
8.3.2 Asia-Pacific Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
8.3.3 Asia-Pacific Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product
8.3.4 Asia-Pacific Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
8.3.4.1 Australia Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.3.4.1.1 Australia Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.3.4.2 China Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.3.4.2.1 China Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.3.4.3 India Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.3.4.3.1 India Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.3.4.4 Japan Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.3.4.4.1 Japan Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.3.4.5 South Korea Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.3.4.5.1 South Korea Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
8.4.1 Middle East and Africa Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Overview
8.4.2 Middle East and Africa Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
8.4.3 Middle East and Africa Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product
8.4.4 Middle East and Africa Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
8.4.4.1 South Africa Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.4.4.1.1 South Africa Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.4.4.2 Saudi Arabia Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.4.4.2.1 Saudi Arabia Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.4.4.3 U.A.E Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.4.4.3.1 U.A.E Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
8.5.1 South and Central America Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Overview
8.5.2 South and Central America Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis
8.5.3 South and Central America Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product
8.5.4 South and Central America Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
8.5.4.1 Brazil Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.5.4.1.1 Brazil Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
8.5.4.2 Argentina Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market
8.5.4.2.1 Argentina Used And Refurbished Medical Equipment Market by Product
9. IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON GLOBAL USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET
9.1 North America
9.2 Europe
9.3 Asia-Pacific
9.4 Rest of the World
10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11. USED AND REFURBISHED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. AGITO MEDICAL A/S
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. AVANTE HEALTH SOLUTIONS
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. BLOCK IMAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. EVERX PVT LTD.
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. INTEGRITY MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC.
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. SIEMENS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. RADIO ONCOLOGY SYSTEMS INC.
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. SOMA TECHNOLOGY
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. GE HEALTHCARE
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments
12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. Agito medical A/S
2. Avante Health Solutions
3. Koninklijke Philips N.V.
4. Block Imaging International, Inc.
5. Everx Pvt Ltd.
6. Integrity Medical systems Inc.
7. Siemens Healthcare Systems
8. Radio Oncology Systems Inc.
9. Soma Technology
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