The EU counted 63,227 enterprises in the related industry class.
What this market covers
Devices that measure how much air a person can breathe in and out and how fast. Used to diagnose and monitor asthma, COPD and other lung conditions.
Typical segments
- Handheld spirometers
- Desktop spirometers
- Incentive spirometers
- Smartphone connected spirometers
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 84 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer". | 84 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| 5 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 5 510(k) clearances | 2025 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Teledyne Avionics Div. Of Teledyne holds 4 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer". | 4 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Futuremed America, Inc. holds 3 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer". | 3 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Micro Direct, Inc. holds 3 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer". | 3 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Puritan Bennett Corp. holds 3 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer". | 3 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Advanced Medical Systems, Inc. holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Airco/Ohio Medical Products holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer". | 2 510(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
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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
- 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
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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 "spirometer" (2026-11-04)
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openFDA device/510k device_name:"spirometer", sum of counts by decision_date = 84
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openFDA device/510k decision_date 2021-2025 count = 5
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "spirometer" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 10
applicant.exact "Teledyne Avionics Div. of Teledyne" count 4
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applicant.exact "Futuremed America, Inc." count 3
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applicant.exact "Micro Direct, Inc." count 3
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applicant.exact "Puritan Bennett Corp." count 3
- Figure 14
applicant.exact "Advanced Medical Systems, Inc." count 2
- Figure 15
applicant.exact "Airco/Ohio Medical Products" count 2
- Figure 10
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Primary care clinics
- Home users
Companies to watch
Teledyne Avionics Div. Of Teledyne
4 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer".
Futuremed America, Inc.
3 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer".
Micro Direct, Inc.
3 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer".
Puritan Bennett Corp.
3 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer".
Advanced Medical Systems, Inc.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer".
Airco/Ohio Medical Products
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "spirometer".
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
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Frequently asked questions
How many spirometer devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 84 510(k) clearances for devices named spirometer.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for spirometer?
By 510(k) count: Teledyne Avionics Div. Of Teledyne, Futuremed America, Inc., Micro Direct, Inc., Puritan Bennett Corp..
How many US companies are in the spirometer 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 spirometer industry?
Eurostat counts 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies).
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