What this market covers
Devices that destroy targeted tissue using radiofrequency, microwave, cryo or laser energy. Hospitals and cardiology or oncology clinics buy them for treating arrhythmia, tumours and other conditions.
Typical segments
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Cryoablation
- Microwave ablation
- Laser ablation
Why this market is moving now
- US employment in the core industry shifted -1% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU had 1,791 enterprises in NACE class C2660 (Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment) in 2023. | 1,791 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2660 had net turnover of €30.54 billion in 2023. | 30.54 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2660 employed 74,126 people across the EU in 2021. | 74,126 persons employed | 2021 | Eurostat |
| The US had 2,220 private establishments in NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing) in 2025. | 2,220 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 334510 employed an average of 72,575 people in US private industry in 2025. | 72,575 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 334510 changed by -1% between 2020 (73,147 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -1 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 334510 was $140,429 in 2025. | 140,429 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| The FDA has recorded 7 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter". | 7 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| 2 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 2 510(k) clearances | 2025 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Barrx Medical, Inc. holds 3 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter". | 3 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Barrx Medical, Incorporated holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Abbott Medical holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Medtronic, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| PubMed indexed 1,984 papers mentioning "catheter ablation" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 1,984 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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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1791
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 30540
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2021, 74126
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334510, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, annual_avg_estabs 2220
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, annual_avg_emplvl 72575
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QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 73147; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 72575
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, avg_annual_pay 140429
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "ablation catheter" (2026-11-04)
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openFDA device/510k device_name:"ablation catheter", sum of counts by decision_date = 7
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openFDA device/510k decision_date 2021-2025 count = 2
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "ablation catheter" (2026-11-04)
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applicant.exact "Barrx Medical, Inc." count 3
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applicant.exact "Barrx Medical, Incorporated" count 2
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applicant.exact "ABBOTT MEDICAL" count 1
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applicant.exact "Medtronic, Inc." count 1
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "catheter ablation"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
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esearch count 1984
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Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Cardiac electrophysiology labs
- Oncology centres
Companies to watch
Barrx Medical, Inc.
3 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter".
Barrx Medical, Incorporated
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter".
Abbott Medical
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter".
Medtronic, Inc.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "ablation catheter".
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
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many ablation device devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 7 510(k) clearances for devices named ablation catheter.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for ablation device?
By 510(k) count: Barrx Medical, Inc., Barrx Medical, Incorporated, Abbott Medical, Medtronic, Inc..
How many US companies are in the ablation device industry?
BLS counts 2,220 private establishments in NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the ablation device industry?
Eurostat counts 1,791 enterprises in NACE class C2660 (Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment).
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