The global Airway Management Devices Market includes a range of medical equipment essential for maintaining or restoring a safe passage for ventilation and oxygenation in patients. These devices are crucial in critical care, emergency medicine, and operating rooms, supporting patients undergoing general anesthesia, experiencing respiratory failure, or suffering from trauma. Products range from basic oral and nasal airways to complex infraglottic devices like endotracheal tubes and advanced visualization tools such as video laryngoscopes.

A primary advantage of modern airway management devices is the enhanced patient safety and increased first-pass success rate in securing a difficult airway, particularly with the adoption of video-assisted technology. Furthermore, the industry trend toward single-use (disposable) devices plays a key role in minimizing the risk of hospital-acquired infections and cross-contamination, a critical priority in contemporary healthcare. The main uses of these devices are central to general anesthesia during surgical procedures and life-saving interventions in emergency and intensive care units (ICUs).

Market Segmentation:

The Airway Management Devices Market is segmented into Device Type, Use, and Patient Type. By Device Type, the market is categorized into Supraglottic Airway Management Devices (Laryngeal Mask Airway, Oropharyngeal Airway, Nasopharyngeal Airway), Infraglottic Airway Management Devices (Endotracheal Tubes, Tracheostomy Tubes), Laryngoscopes (Conventional Laryngoscope, Video Laryngoscopes), and Resuscitators. By Use, the market is categorized into Single Use and Reusable. By Patient Type, the market is categorized into Adult Patient and Pediatric Patient/Neonates.

Growth Driver:

Rising Global Prevalence of Chronic Respiratory Illnesses and Surgical Volume: A major driver for the market is the increasing global incidence of chronic respiratory diseases, such as COPD and asthma, particularly within the expanding elderly demographic. These conditions frequently lead to respiratory crises and the need for mechanical ventilation and critical care, requiring the immediate and safe use of airway management devices. Additionally, the continuously rising volume of surgical procedures performed globally, all of which necessitate airway control under general anesthesia, ensures sustained, high-volume demand across all device categories.

Market Opportunity:

Accelerated Adoption of Video Laryngoscopy and Single-Use Technologies: A significant market opportunity is centered on the rapid technological shift towards video laryngoscopes. These devices offer superior visualization, drastically increasing the first-pass success rate in difficult airways and improving patient safety. Concurrently, the increasing focus on infection control is driving strong adoption of single-use/disposable devices across all segments, from laryngoscope blades to supraglottic devices. This dual trend allows manufacturers to capture high-value contracts by offering integrated solutions that improve clinical outcomes while reducing cross-contamination risks and sterilization costs.

Detailed Segmentation:

Airway Management Devices Market, Segmentation The Airway Management Devices Market is segmented on the basis of Device Type, Use, and Patient Type.

Device Type The Device Type segment is further classified into Supraglottic Airway Management Devices, Infraglottic Airway Management Devices, Laryngoscopes, and Resuscitators. Among these, the Supraglottic Airway Management Devices sub-segment accounted for the highest market share of 35.62% in 2025. This segment's dominance is driven by the continuous innovation in Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) devices, which offer an easier, faster, and safer alternative to endotracheal intubation in many routine and emergency settings, making them the preferred initial device for many clinicians.

Use The Use segment is further classified into Single Use and Reusable. Among these, the Single Use sub-segment accounted for the highest market share of 61.0% in 2025. The highest share of the single-use segment is driven by the heightened global focus on preventing cross-contamination and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Single-use devices eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming sterilization processes while providing a demonstrably safer option for patients, particularly in managing infectious respiratory diseases.

Some of The Leading/Active Market Players Are-

·         Medtronic plc (Ireland)

·         Teleflex Incorporated (USA)

·         Ambu A/S (Denmark)

·         Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands)

·         ResMed Inc. (USA)

·         Vyaire Medical, Inc. (USA)

·         Smiths Medical (ICU Medical Inc.) (USA)

·         KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG (Germany)

·         Cook Medical (USA)

·         Intersurgical Ltd. (UK)

·         Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)

·         and other active players.

Key Industry Developments

News 1: In March 2025, Surgicure Technologies announced the successful closing of a USD 1.785 million seed funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its Horseshoe product. This development highlights the continuous investment in novel, specialized airway management devices designed to replace older methodologies, demonstrating the industry's commitment to optimizing breathing support and enhancing patient safety in critical care.

News 2: In December 2024, Inogen, Inc. received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the SIMEOX 200 Airway Clearance Device, intended for use in the homecare setting. This milestone underscores the growing trend of expanding sophisticated respiratory and airway support into home healthcare, providing chronic respiratory patients with innovative, non-invasive solutions to promote bronchial drainage outside of traditional hospital environments.

Key Findings of the Study

·         Supraglottic Airway Devices currently hold the largest market share by device type due to ease of use and safety innovations.

·         The Single Use segment dominates the market, driven by critical requirements for infection control and patient safety.

·         North America leads the global market, supported by advanced healthcare infrastructure and high adoption of sophisticated devices.

·         A key trend is the rapid growth of Video Laryngoscopes and the overall shift toward disposable products across all clinical settings.

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