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Market Readiness for Single-Use Cystoscopes According to Urologists and Procurement Managers Worldwide
Dinah Rindorf1, Sara Larsen1, Lotte Ockert1
1Ambu a/S, Ballerup, Denmark.
Research and Reports in Urology
|May 14, 2021
Summary
Single-use cystoscopes show market potential, with urologists and procurement managers willing to convert nearly half of procedures. Concern over infections and cost transparency significantly increases adoption rates for these devices.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Device Market Analysis
- Infection Control
Background:
- Single-use endoscopes, including cystoscopes, are gaining traction.
- Market readiness for these devices remains largely unassessed globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the worldwide market readiness for single-use cystoscopes.
- To gauge the perspectives of urologists and procurement managers on adoption.
Main Methods:
- An international online survey was conducted with urologists and procurement managers.
- Data were collected from Europe, Japan, and the US, with statistical analysis performed using Stata.
- Surveys were translated into local languages to ensure comprehensive data collection.
Main Results:
- 415 urologists and procurement managers completed the survey.
- Respondents indicated a 44.5% average willingness to convert to single-use cystoscopes.
- Factors influencing conversion included prior use of single-use ureteroscopes, infection concerns, value committee membership, and importance of cost transparency.
Conclusions:
- Urologists and procurement managers show significant interest in adopting single-use cystoscopes.
- Concerns about cystoscopy-related infections are a key driver for higher anticipated conversion rates.
- The study highlights factors influencing market adoption of single-use cystoscopes.
