Market Trends of External Defibrillator Industry
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share of the Market
The automated external defibrillator (AED) by product segment is expected to contribute to the growth of the external defibrillator market in the forecast period.
An automated external defibrillator, or AED, is a portable medical device designed to analyze the heart's rhythm and deliver an electric shock to individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). AEDs are intended for use by trained and untrained responders and are engineered to be simple and user-friendly. They provide audible and visual prompts to guide the user through the process of defibrillation, increasing the demand for the AED and accelerating the segment's growth.
The AED segment is experiencing increased activity due to collaborations to enhance public access to advanced technology. For instance, the partnership between the Sonoma Valley Fire District and the Just1Mike Foundation in March 2024 installed five additional state-of-the-art AEDs across Sonoma, including at Sonoma Plaza, Maxwell Park, and St. Leo’s Catholic Church. These devices, equipped with visual and voice prompts, ensure that bystanders can effectively respond to cardiac emergencies. Such initiatives improve community safety and reflect a broader trend toward integrating advanced AEDs in public spaces, thereby supporting the growth of the external defibrillator market.
As the demand for reliable and efficient cardiac emergency solutions grows, advancements in automated external defibrillator (AED) technologies and their deployment are becoming pivotal in enhancing public health and safety. For instance, in August 2024, RescueStat, a healthcare technology firm based in Idaho, partnered with the Boise School District to bolster student safety by integrating an advanced AED program. This initiative involves incorporating RescueStat’s Scout Remote Monitoring System and Apollo Program Management into the district’s existing network of 97 AEDs. As a result, it is expected to drive further growth and adoption of advanced AED systems, thereby contributing to the overall expansion and development of the external defibrillator market.
The rising emphasis on public safety has led to significant changes in the AED segment of the external defibrillator market. For instance, in July 2024, Ohio passed a law mandating AEDs in all public and private schools and municipally owned sports venues, aiming to reduce sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) deaths, especially among student-athletes. This requirement reflects a growing awareness of the importance of quick access to life-saving devices during cardiac emergencies. Such regulations are expected to drive increased demand for AEDs, promoting market growth and ensuring better preparedness for cardiac emergencies.
Furthermore, product launches are majorly impacting the segment's growth, fueling manufacturing companies' demand generation and revenue. For instance, in March 2024, Stryker leveraged its participation at the Criticare National Conference (2024) in India to launch the LIFEPAK CR2 automated external defibrillator (AED). The LIFEPAK CR2 is designed specifically to empower bystanders with features that could enhance the effectiveness of CPR and defibrillation during sudden cardiac arrest emergencies.
Such developments are anticipated to garner segmental growth. Therefore, with the increasing installations and adoption of advanced AED systems and company activities, the segment is predicted to witness growth over the forecast period.
North America Expected to Hold a Significant Share of the External Defibrillators Market in the Forecast Period
The North American external defibrillators (EDs) market is expected to grow during the forecast period due to the high burden and increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, new product launches, and the growing public education and awareness campaigns regarding sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the United States and other countries in the region.
The high prevalence of cardiac diseases among the population in the country is expected to reap the demand for external defibrillators as these can modify the rhythm of the heart and can be lifesaving. For instance, according to a study published by the American Heart Association in June 2024, the population shift and risk factors could triple the costs of cardiovascular disease in the United States by 2050.
Furthermore, the study highlighted that over 184 million Americans, surpassing 61% of the population, are poised to be affected by cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) by 2050. This shows a high burden of heart failure in the country. This increases the need for awareness regarding technological advances, such as automatic external and wearable defibrillators. This is expected to fuel the market for growth of external defibrillators over the region's forecast period.
Furthermore, research funding on cardiovascular diseases is increasing in the country. For instance, according to data published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in May 2024, research funding for cardiovascular disease in 2023 was USD 2,884 million, which is estimated to be USD 2,899 million in 2025. This increasing research funding helps research and development, likely propelling the country’s external defibrillator market growth over the forecast period.
There is a growing focus on equipping communities across Canada to make AEDs more readily available to the public. For instance, in June 2023, St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon's Start Me Up BC program is making a positive impact on public health in Canada by collaborating with the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce to install a life-saving AED (automated external defibrillator) stand in a high-traffic area of North Vancouver. This initiative exemplifies a growing trend of increasing public access to AEDs across Canada., thereby driving the market's growth in Canada.
Additionally, the region has high access to external defibrillators. It is aware of sudden cardiac arrest (SAC), followed by initiatives taken by the government and private organizations to facilitate the easy availability of external defibrillators. This contributes to the growth of the external defibrillators (EDs) market. For instance, in November 2023, HEARTsafe Eugene Springfield (OR), a partner organization of Eugene Springfield Fire and PeaceHealth, won the 2023 PulsePoint AED Contest. This win awards them a USD 5,000 grant to purchase AEDs (automated external defibrillators) for their community. Therefore, supportive government policies mandating defibrillator installation in public areas further propel market growth.
Therefore, these initiatives and partnerships and the increasing prevalence of cardiac diseases contribute to the overall market’s growth in the region. The same trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.
