The Global Ostomy Drainage Bags Market Continues To Grow Owing To the Increase of Patients Diagnosed With Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Bladder Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer

 

Ostomy drainage bags are a type of waste matter removal system from the body that provides the collection of surplus fecal matter in a surgical diverted organ such as the bladder, colon, or urethra. Ostomy drainage bags are commonly used in open-heart surgery, where the bag is used to collect excess blood that accumulates in the left ventricle during a heart attack. The bags are also used in the gastrointestinal tract in cases where stress caused by surgical procedures or digestive diseases may affect the smooth function of the intestines. Ostomy drainage bags are specifically designed to be placed under the skin so that the patient can be easily removed from the bed. This facilitates better patient care and lesser infections related to the removal of the gut. The demand for ostomy drainage bags has been rising gradually as they are highly effective in performing many ostomy procedures such as perineal urological placement, pre-surgical colonoscopy, pre-operative imaging of abdominal CT images, and many more.

Market Dynamics                                  

The medical use of these bags can be divided into two major categories, single-piece system, and two-piece system. A Single-piece system consists of one pouch with a single drainage tube inside the bag and another tube leading to an external collection bag. A two-piece system involves a bag with a single tube leading to an external drainage bag and another tube leading to an internal collection bag; thus facilitating easy movement of stools.

The main factor driving the growth of the ostomy drainage bags market is the increased cases of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bladder cancer, and colorectal cancer all over the world. For instance, according to the American Cancer Society, in 2020, in the U.S. approximately 104610 people were diagnosed with colon cancer and approximately 43340 were diagnosed with rectal cancer.

However, patients who have undergone ostomy procedures sometimes experience various types of issues or discomforts. According to a report by the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI), approximately 20% to 70% of patients experience complications related to stoma after the surgery process is over. This is acting as the major restraining factor hindering the growth of the market.

This market is distributed in five regions that include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, and Latin America. Among these, Europe is estimated to hold a bigger share of the ostomy drainage bags market owing to the growth of disposable income groups which is leading to the increased number of people able to afford the costly ostomy procedure. The Asia Pacific is also expected to witness significant growth in the market owing to the rising prevalence of colorectal cancer in emerging economies such as South Korea, the Philippines, Turkey, and Indonesia.

Competitive Analysis

Major players operating in the global ostomy drainage bags market include Flexicare Medical Ltd., Coloplast A/S, Salts Healthcare Ltd., B. Braun Melsungen AG, ConvaTec Group plc, Pelcin Healthcare Ltd., Hollister Incorporated, ALCARE Co., Ltd., Torbot Group Inc, and Welland Medical Ltd.

In September 2019, ConvaTec Group Plc acquired Southlake Medical Supplies Inc., an ostomy drainage bags supplier.