The 10 greatest medtech advances of the 2010s

January 2, 2020 By Chris Newmarker

9. Disposable endoscopes

Exalt Model D Boston Scientific single-use duodenoscope

FDA this month cleared the first fully disposable duodenoscope: the Exalt Model D made by Boston Scientific. [Image courtesy of Boston Sci]

The 2010s saw the rise of endoscopes that were inexpensive enough that they could be used once on a person and then thrown away — avoiding the reprocessing challenges and related infection risks that come with reusing scopes. The global market for disposable scopes reached $515.7 million in 2017, and it’s expected to grow to $3.1 billion by 2026, according to Acumen Research and Consulting.

Leaders in the space include Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX), Hillrom (NYSE:HRC), and Ambu (CPH:AMBU-B). – CN