Specialty Thermoplastics for Medical Tubing Address PFAS, Processing, and System Cost Challenges

The global medical tubing market is enjoying strong growth, with analysts forecasting compound annual growth rates (CAGR) ranging from 6 to 9 percent over the next several years. Demand is being propelled by more-frequent or extended treatments for cancers and chronic diseases; increases in minimally or noninvasive surgery, home-based care, and patient wearables; and innovations such as sensor-enabled smart catheters and other advanced tubing applications.