The EU counted 63,227 enterprises in the related industry class.
What this market covers
Stents, guidewires and implants made from nickel titanium alloy that springs back to shape. Cardiology, vascular and orthopedic teams in hospitals use them.
Typical segments
- Self expanding stents
- Guidewires
- Heart valve frames
- Orthodontic wires
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 36 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent". | 36 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Cordis Corp. holds 17 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent". | 17 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Idev Technologies, Inc. holds 6 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent". | 6 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Sulzer Intratherapeutics, Inc. holds 6 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent". | 6 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Ev3, Inc. holds 3 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent". | 3 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Boston Scientific Corp holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Cordis Corporation holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| PubMed indexed 206 papers mentioning "nitinol" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 206 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 C3250, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 63227
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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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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, annual_avg_estabs 4547
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, annual_avg_emplvl 140413
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QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 135655; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 140413
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, avg_annual_pay 109475
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "nitinol stent" (2026-11-04)
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openFDA device/510k device_name:"nitinol stent", sum of counts by decision_date = 36
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "nitinol stent" (2026-11-04)
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applicant.exact "Cordis Corp." count 17
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applicant.exact "Idev Technologies, Inc." count 6
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applicant.exact "Sulzer Intratherapeutics, Inc." count 6
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applicant.exact "Ev3, Inc." count 3
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applicant.exact "Boston Scientific Corp" count 1
- Figure 14
applicant.exact "Cordis Corporation" count 1
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "nitinol"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 15
esearch count 206
- Figure 15
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Device makers
- Cardiology centers
Companies to watch
Cordis Corp.
17 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent".
Idev Technologies, Inc.
6 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent".
Sulzer Intratherapeutics, Inc.
6 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent".
Ev3, Inc.
3 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent".
Boston Scientific Corp
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent".
Cordis Corporation
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "nitinol stent".
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Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
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Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
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Frequently asked questions
How many nitinol medical devices devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 36 510(k) clearances for devices named nitinol stent.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for nitinol medical devices?
By 510(k) count: Cordis Corp., Idev Technologies, Inc., Sulzer Intratherapeutics, Inc., Ev3, Inc..
How many US companies are in the nitinol medical devices 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 nitinol medical devices industry?
Eurostat counts 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies).
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