PUBLISHER: DataM Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1373381
PUBLISHER: DataM Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1373381
Hearing loss is more likely in elderly people due to alterations in the neurological route from the brain to the ear. Audiology devices are used to detect and treat hearing loss or abnormalities. Audiology devices are commonly known as hearing aids and are used to monitor and study hearing issues in people.
Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone-anchored auditory implants all help people with hearing loss. A hearing aid amplifies sound using a built-in microphone, amplifier, and speaker. These are sound-amplifying devices designed to aid people who have a hearing impairment.
The increase in the number of highly advanced device launches is expected to drive market growth due to their ability to provide hearing solutions with high efficiency.
For instance, on September 25, 2023, ELEHEAR, a provider of AI-powered hearing aids and audio solutions, introduced its first OTC hearing aid devices, these include the ELEHEAR Alpha and ELEHEAR Alpha Pro.
On August 7, 2023, Unitron launched Moxi V-RS, a new rechargeable hearing device, that operates on the company's recently launched Vivante platform.
Additionally, on October 17, 2022, Lexie Hearing launched the Lexie B2 Hearing Aids, Powered by Bose, adding a third hearing aid model to its suite of audiologist-quality hearing aid products. Furthermore, the increase in the number of patients with hearing loss, and technological advancements of the products also drive the market growth.
The average cost of cochlear implants can range from $30,000 to $50,000 without insurance. Thus, most people cannot afford the devices due to their high cost, which can hamper the market growth.
The global audiology devices market is segmented based on technology, product type, indication, distribution channel and region.
Cochlear implants segment has been holding a significant position in the market share. Cochlear implants are electronic devices that improve hearing in people who have severe hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear. The increase in the launches of advanced cochlear devices is expected to drive the growth of the segment.
For instance on August 18, 2023, Cochlear Limited, introduced its next-generation Cochlear Osia System with the ability to have an MRI at 3.0 T, designed to improve hearing outcomes for people with conductive hearing loss.
For instance, in August 2021, Cochlear Limited launched the Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor in Singapore. The new launch reflects Cochlear's ongoing commitment to innovation in hearing technology to provide amplified access to smartphone connectivity and help to improve hearing performance in people with hearing loss. Thus, the increased launches of advanced products that help with hearing are expected to drive the segment growth.
North America has been a dominant force in the audiology devices market owing to the increase in the number of hearing issues. The increase in the aged population and the presence of a number of medical device manufacturers in the region also act as the driving factors of the market growth in the region. It is expected to continue throughout the forecast period.
For instance, according to the report published by the National Council on Aging, Inc. in 2023, it is estimated that 48 million Americans currently experience hearing loss to some degree. The number of Americans with hearing loss is expected to increase by 30 million in the next four decades.
Additionally, according to the article published by the National Institute of Health in March 2022, Otosclerosis affects more than three million Americans. Many cases of otosclerosis are thought to be inherited. Otosclerosis is a condition in which the bones inside the ear cause gradual hearing loss. Thus, increase in the number of cases with hearing loss increases the demand for the audiology devices, which is expected to drive the market growth.
The pandemic has significantly impacted the global audiology device market. Patients with routine consultation and follow-up care were interrupted due to hospitals delivering only emergency services. Therefore, many patients were neglected from hearing disorder treatment as it is considered as a non-emergency treatment. Thus, COVID-19 has impacted negatively on the market growth.
The leading companies with a significant market share include: Oticon Medical, Med-EL, Starkey Hearing Technologies, Phonak, Advanced Bionics, Audina Hearing Instruments, Inc., Coselgi, Sonova AG, WS Audiology A/S, and BHM-Tech Produktionsgesellschaft mbH among others.
The global audiology devices market report would provide approximately 69 tables, 71 figures, and 186 Pages.