The EU counted 63,227 enterprises in the related industry class.
What this market covers
Vacuum pumps, penile rings and implants that help men achieve an erection when medicines do not work. Buyers are urology clinics, hospitals and patients.
Typical segments
- Vacuum erection devices
- Penile implants
- Constriction rings
- Shockwave therapy devices
Why this market is moving now
- US employment in the core industry rose 4% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU had 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies) in 2023. | 63,227 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C3250 had net turnover of €105.31 billion in 2021. | 105.31 EUR billion | 2021 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C3250 employed 600,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 600,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 4,547 private establishments in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing) in 2025. | 4,547 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 339112 employed an average of 140,413 people in US private industry in 2025. | 140,413 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 339112 changed by +4% between 2020 (135,655 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +4 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 339112 was $109,475 in 2025. | 109,475 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| The FDA has recorded 8 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device". | 8 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Pos-T-Vac, Inc. holds 3 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device". | 3 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Dacomed Corp. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Mission Pharmacal Co. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Mission Pharmacal Comp holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Repro-Med Systems, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Vts, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 63227
- Figure 2
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2021, 105308
- Figure 3
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 600000
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339112, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 4
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, annual_avg_estabs 4547
- Figure 5
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, annual_avg_emplvl 140413
- Figure 6
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 135655; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 140413
- Figure 7
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, avg_annual_pay 109475
- Figure 4
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "vacuum erection device" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 8
openFDA device/510k device_name:"vacuum erection device", sum of counts by decision_date = 8
- Figure 8
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "vacuum erection device" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 9
applicant.exact "Pos-T-Vac, Inc." count 3
- Figure 10
applicant.exact "Dacomed Corp." count 1
- Figure 11
applicant.exact "Mission Pharmacal Co." count 1
- Figure 12
applicant.exact "Mission Pharmacal Comp" count 1
- Figure 13
applicant.exact "Repro-Med Systems, Inc." count 1
- Figure 14
applicant.exact "Vts, Inc." count 1
- Figure 9
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Urology clinics
- Hospitals
- Patients
Companies to watch
Pos-T-Vac, Inc.
3 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device".
Dacomed Corp.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device".
Mission Pharmacal Co.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device".
Mission Pharmacal Comp
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device".
Repro-Med Systems, Inc.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device".
Vts, Inc.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "vacuum erection device".
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- 01Executive summary
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What is in and out of the United States market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
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How many erectile dysfunction device devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 8 510(k) clearances for devices named vacuum erection device.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for erectile dysfunction device?
By 510(k) count: Pos-T-Vac, Inc., Dacomed Corp., Mission Pharmacal Co., Mission Pharmacal Comp.
How many US companies are in the erectile dysfunction device industry?
BLS counts 4,547 private establishments in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the erectile dysfunction device industry?
Eurostat counts 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies).
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