The EU counted 63,227 enterprises in the related industry class.
What this market covers
Devices placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs in prolapse or to manage incontinence. Buyers are gynaecology and urology clinics, hospitals and women directly through pharmacies.
Typical segments
- Ring pessaries
- Support pessaries
- Incontinence pessaries
- Cube and donut pessaries
- Silicone and PVC models
Why this market is moving now
- US employment in the core industry rose 3% 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 3,528 private establishments in NAICS 339113 (Surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing) in 2025. | 3,528 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 339113 employed an average of 105,116 people in US private industry in 2025. | 105,116 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 339113 changed by +3% between 2020 (102,053 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +3 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 339113 was $102,311 in 2025. | 102,311 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| The FDA has recorded 17 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary". | 17 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| 3 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 3 510(k) clearances | 2025 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Panpac Medical Corporation holds 4 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary". | 4 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Bioteque America, Inc. holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Eastmed, Inc. holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Cntrl+, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Cosm Medical holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Deschutes Medical Products, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| PubMed indexed 107 papers mentioning "pessary" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 107 papers | 2025 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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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- Figure 1
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 339113, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 4
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339113, annual_avg_estabs 3528
- Figure 5
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339113, annual_avg_emplvl 105116
- Figure 6
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 102053; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 105116
- Figure 7
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339113, avg_annual_pay 102311
- Figure 4
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "pessary" (2026-11-04)
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openFDA device/510k device_name:"pessary", sum of counts by decision_date = 17
- Figure 9
openFDA device/510k decision_date 2021-2025 count = 3
- Figure 8
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "pessary" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 10
applicant.exact "Panpac Medical Corporation" count 4
- Figure 11
applicant.exact "Bioteque America, Inc." count 2
- Figure 12
applicant.exact "Eastmed, Inc." count 2
- Figure 13
applicant.exact "Cntrl+, Inc." count 1
- Figure 14
applicant.exact "Cosm Medical" count 1
- Figure 15
applicant.exact "Deschutes Medical Products, Inc." count 1
- Figure 10
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "pessary"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 16
esearch count 107
- Figure 16
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Gynaecology clinics
- Hospitals
- Medical distributors
Companies to watch
Panpac Medical Corporation
4 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary".
Bioteque America, Inc.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary".
Eastmed, Inc.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary".
Cntrl+, Inc.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary".
Cosm Medical
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary".
Deschutes Medical Products, Inc.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "pessary".
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the United States market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How many pessary devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 17 510(k) clearances for devices named pessary.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for pessary?
By 510(k) count: Panpac Medical Corporation, Bioteque America, Inc., Eastmed, Inc., Cntrl+, Inc..
How many US companies are in the pessary industry?
BLS counts 3,528 private establishments in NAICS 339113 (Surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the pessary industry?
Eurostat counts 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies).
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