1,791 enterprises
The EU had 1,791 enterprises in NACE class C2660 (Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment) in 2023.
Eurostat30.54 EUR billion
EU enterprises in NACE class C2660 had net turnover of €30.54 billion in 2023.
EurostatWhy this market is moving now
- US employment in the core industry shifted -1% since 2020.
What this market covers
Devices placed in the body that use a power source to treat conditions, such as pacemakers, neurostimulators and cochlear implants. Hospitals and specialist clinics implant them.
Typical segments
- Cardiac rhythm devices
- Neurostimulators
- Cochlear implants
- Implantable drug pumps
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Cardiology centres
- Neurosurgery centres
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 "implantable pulse generator". | 7 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Intermedics, Inc. holds 5 510(k) clearances for devices named "implantable pulse generator". | 5 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Boston Scientific Neuromodulation holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "implantable pulse generator". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| PubMed indexed 17 papers mentioning "implantable medical device" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 17 papers | 2025 | U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed) |
Companies to watch
Intermedics, Inc.
5 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "implantable pulse generator".
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "implantable pulse generator".
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Frequently asked questions
How many active implantable medical device devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 7 510(k) clearances for devices named implantable pulse generator.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for active implantable medical device?
By 510(k) count: Intermedics, Inc., Boston Scientific Neuromodulation.
How many US companies are in the active implantable medical 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 active implantable medical device industry?
Eurostat counts 1,791 enterprises in NACE class C2660 (Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment).
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1791
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 30540
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2021, 74126
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334510, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, annual_avg_estabs 2220
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334510, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, annual_avg_emplvl 72575
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334510, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 73147; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 72575
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334510, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, avg_annual_pay 140429
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "implantable pulse generator" (2026-11-04)
openFDA device/510k device_name:"implantable pulse generator", sum of counts by decision_date = 7
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "implantable pulse generator" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Intermedics, Inc." count 5
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "implantable pulse generator" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Boston Scientific Neuromodulation" count 2
- U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed): PubMed search "implantable medical device"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
esearch count 17
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