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Global Sacral Nerve Stimulation Market 2017-2021 with Medtronic Dominating Followed by Axonics Modulation Technologies & Nuvectra - Research and Markets
[April 20, 2017]

Global Sacral Nerve Stimulation Market 2017-2021 with Medtronic Dominating Followed by Axonics Modulation Technologies & Nuvectra - Research and Markets


Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Sacral Nerve Stimulation Market 2017-2021" report to their offering.

The global sacral nerve stimulation market to grow at a CAGR of 4.66% during the period 2017-2021.

Global Sacral Nerve Stimulation Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales, volume, and value of SNS devices.

According to the report, one of the major drivers for this market is increasing R&D efforts by companies in SNS market. Medtronic has a monopoly in the SNS market, with both implantable and external SNS devices in its portfolio. There are other companies focusing on this market by investing in R&D to launch new devices.

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is O-arm guided navigation in patients with partial sacral agenesis. SNS lead implantation is a direct procedure for patients with intact spinal vertebrae. Anorectal malformations are usually associated with congenital sacral deformity.In case of sacral anomalies, the anatomical and radiological reference points used in placing the electrode may be difficult to identify or even absent.



Further, the report states that one of the major factors hindering the growth of this market is unfavorable reimbursement scenario for SNS procedures. In the recent years, medical facilities across different geographical regions have been using SNS devices in the management of gastrointestinal and urological disorders like fecal and urinary incontinence.

Market Dynamics


Market drivers

  • Increasing geriatric population with sacral nerve issues
  • Increasing R&D efforts by companies in SNS market
  • Untapped emerging countries for SNS adoption

Market challenges

  • Side-effects concerned with use of SNS devices
  • Magnetic sphincter augmentation posing a threat to SNS in treating severe fecal incontinence
  • Unfavorable reimbursement scenario for SNS procedures

Market trends

  • O-arm guided navigation in patients with Partial sacral agenesis
  • Bioabsorbable antibacterial technology to minimize the postsurgical infections
  • Increasing potential use of SNS devices in emerging indications

Key vendors

  • Medtronic

Other prominent vendors

  • Axonics Modulation Technologies
  • Nuvectra

Key Topics Covered:

Part 01: Executive summary

Part 02: Scope of the report

Part 03: Research Methodology

Part 04: Introduction

Part 05: Market landscape

Part 06: Market segmentation by product

Part 07: Market segmentation by end-user

Part 08: Geographical segmentation

Part 09: Market drivers

Part 10: Impact of drivers

Part 11: Market challenges

Part 12: Impact of drivers and challenges

Part 13: Market trends

Part 14: Vendor landscape

For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tmxlck/global_sacral


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