The Digital Thoracic Drainage Devices Market is witnessing consistent growth as healthcare providers increasingly adopt advanced digital systems to improve patient monitoring, procedural accuracy, and post-operative outcomes. According to recent industry analysis, the digital thoracic drainage devices market is projected to reach US$ 232.29 million by 2030 from US$ 155.34 million in 2022, registering a CAGR of 5.2% during 2022–2030. This growth reflects the rising volume of cardiothoracic surgeries, increasing incidence of pulmonary disorders, and a growing preference for digital over traditional analog drainage systems.

Digital thoracic drainage devices enable accurate measurement of air leaks and fluid drainage, allowing clinicians to make informed decisions, reduce hospital stays, and enhance patient safety. Their integration into modern surgical workflows is transforming thoracic and cardiac postoperative care across healthcare settings.

Market Overview

The Digital Thoracic Drainage Devices Market is being driven by advancements in medical device digitization and the growing emphasis on evidence-based clinical decision-making. Unlike conventional drainage systems, digital devices offer continuous monitoring, data recording, and objective assessment of air leaks, improving clinical confidence and treatment outcomes.

Rising rates of cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, trauma-related chest injuries, and infectious respiratory conditions are contributing to the increasing adoption of thoracic drainage systems. Additionally, hospitals and surgical centers are prioritizing technologies that support faster recovery, reduced complications, and optimized resource utilization—further fueling demand for digital thoracic drainage devices.

Segmentation Analysis

By Product Type

Single Chamber and Multiple Chambers

By Application

Cardiac Surgeries

Thoracic and Pulmonary Surgery

Oncology and Trauma

Infectious Diseases

By End User

Hospitals

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Market Insights and Analyst View:

Digital chest drains provide precise, stable negative pressure irrespective to patient position without any obstruction of tubes. Thoracic or chest drainage helps maintain proper respiratory functions and hemodynamic stability by removing air, fluid, or blood from around the heart or lungs. These systems have several benefits over traditional systems. They allow the continuous recording of air leaks; this capability helps decrease variations associated with physicians’ judgments regarding the need for the removal of chest tubes. Thoracic drainage systems are primarily utilized to treat patients in intensive care units (ICUs), emergency departments, and operating rooms. An increase in acceptance of modern devices, a rise in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and a surge in the burden of spontaneous pneumothorax are major factors driving the digital thoracic drainage devices market growth. Digital thoracic drainage devices are safe, comfortable, and well-tolerated by patients. Moreover, they help reduce or eliminate the cost of hospital stays.

Market Leaders and Key Company Profiles

Medela AG

ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co KG

Centese Inc

Redax SpA

Rocket Medical Plc

Getinge AB

Teleflex Inc.

Pacific Hospital Supply Co Ltd

Cardinal Health Inc.

Growth Drivers and Opportunities:

The count of thoracic surgeries performed is increasing due to the rising incidence of lung cancer. ~80% of the total thoracic surgeries are performed for the treatment of different types of lung cancer. The major types of lung cancer include esophageal cancer and the cancers diagnosed in the pericardium, the chest wall, and mediastinum tumors. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, lung cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide. The number of thoracic surgeries performed globally has increased notably with the prevalence of the disease and a surge in its diagnosis. According to the research article “A brief overview of thoracic surgery in the US,” published in the Journal of Thoracic Disease in January 2022, nearly 530,000 general thoracic surgeries are performed annually in the US. The number of thoracic surgeries would continue to increase in the coming years with the rising incidence of lung cancer. Thus, the demand for digital thoracic drainage devices is increasing with the rising incidence of lung cancer.

Conclusion

The Digital Thoracic Drainage Devices Market is set for steady expansion through 2030, driven by increasing surgical volumes, growing adoption of digital healthcare technologies, and a strong focus on improving postoperative outcomes. With continued innovation and rising demand across hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, digital thoracic drainage devices are becoming integral to modern cardiothoracic and pulmonary care.

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