Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a medical process in which a dysfunctional tissue is ablated using the heat generated by high-frequency electromagnetic waves. Advantages of using radiofrequency current for ablation are that there is no need for general anesthetics as the nerves or muscles are not directly stimulated and the treatment is very specific to the desired tissue, without causing any significant collateral damage. It is a minimally invasive procedure that is utilized in various fields of medicine such as pain management, cardiac rhythm management, oncology, and renal denervation for hypertension. RFA helps to shrink and destroy the tumor cells. In pain management, it is used to reduce pain by heat destruction of nerves that conduct nerve impulses.

The world radiofrequency ablation devices market was valued at $1,729.7 million in 2015 and shall grow at a CAGR of 11.8% to reach $3,785.3 million by 2022. This is attributed to the increase in demand for minimally invasive surgeries, rise in prevalence of cancer, high efficacy, and short duration of the procedure. The rise in the incidence of patients with chronic pain due to the increase in prevalence of obesity, diabetes, osteoarthritis, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis also contributed towards the growth of the RFAD market. However, the cost associated with this technology and lack of awareness among patients hinders the market growth.

The world RFAD market is segmented into three categories: application, product type, and geography. Based on the type of application, the market is bifurcated into oncology, pain management and cardiology. Based on product type, it is divided into devices, and disposables. Geographically, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The growth in competition and continuous technological advancements have led to mergers & acquisitions by major players in the RFAD market. On August 3, 2016, Boston Scientific Corporation completed the acquisition of Cosman Medical, which helped it to improve its product portfolio of non-opioid solutions for chronic pain. On August 7, 2016, St. Jude Medical, Inc. acquired NeuroTherm, Inc., which is expected to accelerate the growth of St. Jude Medical's business in chronic pain and strengthen its position as a global leader in developing therapies for chronic pain treatment.

KEY MARKET BENEFITS:

The world radiofrequency ablation devices market report provides an extensive analysis of the current market trends and future estimations through 2014-2022.
The market scenario is comprehensively analyzed with respect to the application and product type.
Comprehensive analysis of all geographic regions is provided to determine the prevailing opportunities.
Recent developments and key manufacturers are listed to understand the competitive market scenario.
In-depth analysis based on geography provides an understanding of the regional market, which assists in strategic business planning.

KEY MARKET SEGMENTS:

The world radiofrequency ablation devices market segmentation is illustrated as follows:

By Application

Cardiology
Conventional RF Ablation Catheters
Irrigated Tip RF Ablation Catheters
Oncology
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Liver Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Spinal Metastases
Other Cancers
Pain management
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Upper Back Pain
Lower Back Pain
Knee Pain
Other Pain Syndromes

By Product Type

Devices
Disposables

By Geography

North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
Japan
China
Australia
India
South Korea
Taiwan
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
Turkey
Venezuela
Saudi Arabia
Republic of South Africa
Rest of LAMEA

COMPANY PROFILES:

The key players profiled in this report are listed below:
Halyard Health, Inc.
Stryker Corporation
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Medtronic Plc
Boston Scientific Corporation
C. R. Bard, Inc.
AngioDynamics, Inc.
Hologic, Inc.
AtriCure, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson

Other players in the RFAD market include (profiles not included in the report)

Baylis Medical
Arthrex, Inc.
inomed Medizintechnik GmbH
Sutter Medizintechnik GmbH
Bramsys Ind?stria e Comercio Ltda
ENDO-FLEX GmbH
Epimed International
sfm medical devices GmbH