Pressure Ulcer Device Market Set to Hit $7.93 Billion
New forecasts project steady growth for medical equipment used to prevent and treat skin wounds through 2035.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Healthcare
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DataM Intelligence estimates the global pressure ulcer devices market will reach $7.93 billion by 2035, growing at a compound annual rate of 6.8%. This expansion is driven by demand for advanced monitoring and relief technologies as clinical needs rise globally.
Why it matters
Hospitals are increasingly investing in sophisticated relief devices to avoid 1% Medicare payment reductions tied to poor performance under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program. Additionally, aging populations, such as those in Japan where 29.4% of residents are 65 or older, continue to spur international demand.
The market is projected to reach $7.93 billion by 2035 from a $4.11 billion baseline in 2025. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead growth with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%.
The players
Smith+Nephew
This is a British medical technology company that provides a range of products for wound management and orthopaedics.
DataM Intelligence
This firm provides market research and business intelligence reports across various industrial and healthcare sectors.
Molten
This is an international manufacturer of sports equipment and medical support products.
FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is the United States federal agency responsible for regulating medical devices and healthcare products.
The details
The sector encompasses diverse products including sensor-enabled monitoring systems, negative-pressure wound therapy pumps, and specialized mattresses. Competition remains active, marked by recent product launches and the exit of legacy systems, such as Molten's robotic mattress sales ending on September 30, 2026.
Timeline
The global market size was $4.11 billion in 2025.
The FDA cleared the RENASYS EDGE pump on May 27, 2026.
Smith+Nephew launched the LEAF monitoring system on June 1, 2026.
Molten ended sales of its robotic mattress on September 30, 2026.
The total market size is projected to reach $7.93 billion by 2035.
Market Landscape
The rapid expansion of the pressure ulcer device market follows the pattern set by the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, which incentivizes healthcare providers to invest in high-tech relief systems to avoid federal payment penalties. This shift forces a faster replacement of legacy systems as institutions prioritize long-term efficiency and clinical compliance.
Patients may see improved clinical outcomes as hospitals adopt more sensor-enabled monitoring and advanced relief systems to meet stringent safety standards. These institutional upgrades are designed to minimize the risk of pressure ulcers for the 2.5 million Americans affected annually.
The takeaway
Healthcare providers are increasingly turning to data-driven pressure management to mitigate financial penalties and improve patient safety. As the technology evolves, the industry is shifting toward automated, sensor-enabled solutions to handle the rising global clinical burden.
Further reading
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