The United States surgical dressings market is expected to grow substantially, from USD 1.41 billion in 2024 to USD 2 billion by 2033. The growth is expected to take place at a CAGR of 3.98% between 2025 and 2033. Drivers like the rising number of surgeries, improving wound care technology, and heightened awareness of infection control help drive the market.
In the United States, surgical dressings are commonly used in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and home healthcare. They are a vital component in post-operative treatment, trauma management, chronic wound care (diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores), and minor wounds. With more surgical procedures being done every year, particularly in the aging population, demand for advanced wound care and surgical dressings has grown. Further, a rising trend of infection control prevention and improved recovery times continue to propel the growth of novel dressing materials. Initiatives in the government towards health care, including enhanced health services access, further fuel the development of the market.
United States Surgical Dressings Market Outlook
Surgical dressings are also known as sterile medical products and are applied on wounds to protect and cover wounds, especially after surgery. Surgical dressings are essential to carry out various critical functions such as exudate absorption, infection prevention, moist environment for the wound, and providing optimal healing. Surgical dressings can be in the form of gauze pads, adhesive bandages, hydrocolloids, alginates, foam, and transparent films based on the severity and type of the wound.In the United States, surgical dressings are commonly used in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and home healthcare. They are a vital component in post-operative treatment, trauma management, chronic wound care (diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores), and minor wounds. With more surgical procedures being done every year, particularly in the aging population, demand for advanced wound care and surgical dressings has grown. Further, a rising trend of infection control prevention and improved recovery times continue to propel the growth of novel dressing materials. Initiatives in the government towards health care, including enhanced health services access, further fuel the development of the market.
Market Drivers in United States Surgical Dressings Market
Surge in Surgical Procedures and Diseases
Increasing surgery procedures such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, and obesity operations are strong market drivers of surgical dressings within the United States. The American College of Surgeons reports that more than 15 million surgery procedures are conducted in the U.S. every year. In addition, the number of chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes increases the incidence of chronic wounds, which require effective wound care solutions. Demand for surgical dressings is therefore driven by the necessity to effectively treat post-operative wounds and chronic ulcers.Technological Advances in Wound Care
Technological advances in wound care have resulted in the creation of sophisticated surgical dressings that improve healing and minimize infection risk. Some of these are antimicrobial dressings, moisture-retentive dressings, and smart dressings that track wound conditions. These innovations enhance patient outcomes and are used more and more in clinical environments, fueling market expansion. In January 2024, the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity contracted the Medical Solutions Division of 3M Health Care $34.2 million to improve the treatment procedures of critical wounds from the point-of-injury locations to hospitals. The money will help 3M design treatment protocols for demanding environments, specifically delayed emergencies and mass casualty settings. The program will emphasize infection prevention, wound care, and healing.Aging Population and Rising Healthcare Spending
The aging American population is more prone to chronic wounds and needs more surgical procedures, thus raising the demand for surgical dressings. In addition, increased healthcare spending allows access to sophisticated wound care products. The combination of an aging population and rising healthcare spending sustains the growth of the surgical dressings market. The U.S. population aged 65 and above is expected to grow from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million in 2050 (an increase of 47%), and the 65-and-older age group as a percentage of the total population is expected to grow from 17% to 23%.Challenges in the United States Surgical Dressings Market
Excessive Cost of Sophisticated Wound Care Products
Advanced surgical dressings, while very effective in healing wounds and lowering infection rates, tend to have significant financial drawbacks that limit their use on a large scale. Their price, which can involve the use of proprietary substances and advanced technology, can be a major deterrent, especially for budget-conscious healthcare systems like community hospitals or clinics with limited budgets. This budget limitation may limit the availability of these superior dressings for use with special patient populations or better-funded hospitals that have sufficient financial capabilities. Thus, these patients in financially underprivileged units may miss receiving the potential benefit these advanced dressings have to offer, promoting inequality in treatment quality and outcome.Stringent Regulatory Requirements
The surgical dressings market is regulated by strict regulatory guidelines intended to ensure product safety and efficacy. Manufacturers frequently experience walking through a maze of complicated approval procedures, which can be both time-consuming and expensive. This complicated regulatory environment can mean that it takes a long time to get new products to market, hindering the potential for new developments to improve patient care and outcomes.United States Primary Surgical Dressings Market
Primary surgical dressings that directly contact the wound are vital in order to cover the wound bed and initiate healing. The segment commands a high market share in the U.S. market because of the large number of surgical procedures that take place in the country along with the importance of effective management of the wound. The demand for primary dressings will continue to rise, boosted by improvements in dressing technology and heightened awareness of best practice in wound care. Jan 2023, Convatec is thrilled to introduce the US release of ConvaFoam™, a line of sophisticated foam dressings intended to meet the requirements of healthcare professionals and patients.United States Diabetes-Based Surgical Dressings Market
The incidence of diabetes in the United States has also resulted in an increase in complications relating to diabetes, including diabetic foot ulcers, that need specialized wound management. Diabetic wound dressings for surgical use are highly sought after to avoid infection and enhance wound healing. The demand for such specialized dressings is growing as healthcare professionals target minimizing diabetes-related morbidity and healthcare expenses.United States Cardiovascular Diseases Surgical Dressings Market
Cardiovascular diseases in most cases require surgical procedures, causing the demand for successful post-surgery wound care. Surgical dressings are essential in keeping patients safe from infections and aiding healing for those undergoing surgeries like bypass surgeries and angioplasties. The rise in the occurrence of cardiovascular conditions in America partly explains the demand for surgical dressings in this market. Sept 2024 -- Solventum has announced the release of the V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing, an all-in-one dressing and drape that can be applied within less than two minutesi and be worn by patients up to seven daysii.United States Surgical Dressings Hospitals Market
Hospitals are the major end-users of surgical dressings due to the large number of surgical procedures and wound care services offered. Hospital demand for surgical dressings is influenced by the necessity for effective infection control, adherence to healthcare standards, and management of acute and chronic wounds. Hospitals' emphasis on patient outcomes and cost-effective care drives the long-term growth of this market segment.United States Surgical Dressings Home Healthcare Market
The trend towards home-based healthcare services has raised the demand for surgical dressings that can be used outside of conventional clinical environments. Patients undergoing surgery or suffering from chronic wounds at home need simple-to-use and effective dressings. The home healthcare market for surgical dressings is growing due to patient preference for home care, cost-effectiveness, and developments in dressing technologies that enable self-care. April 19, 2024, Remedium Healthcare Products issued a press release announcing the introduction of NuVeria Labs' groundbreaking Sacral Silicone Dressing, now up for sale on Amazon, and bringing sophisticated wound care solutions directly to consumers' doorsteps.United States Surgical Dressings Market Segmentation
Product
- Primary
- Secondary
- Others
Application
- Diabetes Based Surgeries
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Ulcers
- Burns
- Transplant Sites
- Others
End Use
- Hospitals
- Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- Specialty Centers
- Home Healthcare
- Others
All companies have been covered
- Overview
- Key Persons
- Recent Development & Strategies
- Revenue Analysis
Key Players Analysis
- Smith & Nephew plc
- Essity AB
- DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
- 3M
- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
- Cardinal Health Inc
- MiMedx Group Inc
- Medtronic plc
Table of Contents
1. Introduction3. Executive Summary
2. Research Methodology
4. Market Dynamics
5. United States Surgical Dressings Market
6. United States Surgical Dressings Market Share Analysis
7. Product
8. Application
9. End Use
10. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
11. SWOT Analysis
12. Key Players Analysis
Companies Mentioned
- Smith & Nephew plc
- Essity AB
- DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
- 3M
- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
- Cardinal Health Inc
- MiMedx Group Inc
- Medtronic plc
Methodology
In this report, for analyzing the future trends for the studied market during the forecast period, the publisher has incorporated rigorous statistical and econometric methods, further scrutinized by secondary, primary sources and by in-house experts, supported through their extensive data intelligence repository. The market is studied holistically from both demand and supply-side perspectives. This is carried out to analyze both end-user and producer behavior patterns, in the review period, which affects price, demand and consumption trends. As the study demands to analyze the long-term nature of the market, the identification of factors influencing the market is based on the fundamentality of the study market.
Through secondary and primary researches, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence, are identified and are transformed to quantitative data through data extraction, and further applied for inferential purposes. The publisher's in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. These analytical tools and models sanitize the data & statistics and enhance the accuracy of their recommendations and advice.
Primary Research
The primary purpose of this phase is to extract qualitative information regarding the market from the key industry leaders. The primary research efforts include reaching out to participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions. The publisher also established professional corporate relations with various companies that allow us greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions, fulfilling the following functions:
- Validates and improves the data quality and strengthens research proceeds
- Further develop the analyst team’s market understanding and expertise
- Supplies authentic information about market size, share, growth, and forecast
The researcher's primary research interview and discussion panels are typically composed of the most experienced industry members. These participants include, however, are not limited to:
- Chief executives and VPs of leading corporations specific to the industry
- Product and sales managers or country heads; channel partners and top level distributors; banking, investment, and valuation experts
- Key opinion leaders (KOLs)
Secondary Research
The publisher refers to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically includes, however, is not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Patent and regulatory databases for understanding of technical & legal developments
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic new articles, webcasts, and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecasts
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.41 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.9% |
| Regions Covered | United States |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 8 |
