The global nephrology devices market accounted for $12,012 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $16,421 million by 2026, registering a CAGR of 4.0% from 2019 to 2026.

Nephrology is a branch of medical science, which deals with the study of functions and diseases associated with kidneys along with their treatment. The devices which are used for the treatment of kidney diseases are termed as nephrology devices. For instance, various devices are used to treat kidney diseases such as dialysis instrument, which is deployed to remove solutes, excess water, and toxins from the blood in patients with kidney failure. Similarly, lithotripter is a device, which is used to pulverize kidney stones by focusing electromagnetic shock waves on a patient sitting in a water bath. Moreover, other devices used in nephrology include hemodialysis water treatment systems, acidified & bicarbonate concentrates, and catheter caps. Furthermore, some of the nephrological disorders for which these devices are used include renal failure, interstitial nephritis, and chronic kidney disease.