Purchasing Resources for Surgical Instruments

Accu-Line Products, Inc.

Manufacturer of surgical skin markers. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.acculine.com/

Acme United Corp.

Manufacturer of disposable medical instruments including sterile procedure trays, germicidal products and wound-care packs for hospitals and the after-care market as well a producer of household shears, scissors and related products. Products are sold to

http://www.acmeunited.com

Advanced Tissue Sciences, Inc.

Researcher, developer and manufacturer of human tissue replacement products for tissue repair and transplantation. Products include Dermagraft(R) and TransCyte(tm), full skin replacements and coverings. This company is also currently researching cartilage

http://www.advancedtissue.com

Aearo Company

Manufacturer of protective respiratory equipment, ear plugs, ear muffs, eyewear and communications products. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit which manufactures thermosetting plastic laminates. Products are sold to mining, transportation, manu

http://www.aearo.com

Aerobics, Inc.

Manufacturer of treadmills. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.pacemaster.com/

AirSep Corp.

Manufacturer of oxygen generating equipment. Parent/holding company with high-tech operating units involved in electronics services and manufacturing. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investmen

http://www.airsep.com/

Alba-Waldensian, Inc. / Health Products Division

Manufacturer of antiembolism stockings and wet wound dressings. The antiembolism stockings are used to speed the flow of blood through the veins to prevent blood clots. The wet dressings are used for cleaning and healing wounds. Stockinettes(tm) are steri

http://www.albahealth.com/

Alger Co.

Manufacturer of corneal rust ring remover automatic instruments. The instruments remove foreign objects from the eye. Also a manufacturer of dental/medical surgical operating lighting. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capita

http://www.alger-co.com/

AliMed, Inc.

Manufacturer of orthotic devices and wheelchair accessories. The company also distributes ergonomics educational software, ergonomic products, workstations, orthopedic devices, OR & ER lighting and a variety of other related medical products. Products are

http://www.alimed.com/

Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical gas and respiratory equipment. The medical gas equipment includes medical gas system construction products, regulation devices, oxygen and specialty gas cylinders, pulmonary monitors and portable suction equipment. The respiratory

http://www.alliedhpi.com

American Medical Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer of penile and urinary implantable prostheses and surgical instruments. The penile prostheses are used for the treatment of impotence. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit in the medical industry. Devices diagnose erectile dysfuncti

http://www.visitams.com/

Anand Medicaids Private Limited

Manufacturer and exporter of medical suction equipment.

http://www.anandind.com/

Ansell Healthcare Prodcuts, Inc.

Manufacturer of Perry(tm) medical gloves. Products are sold to the medical and dental industries.

http://www.ansellhealthcare.com/

Apothecaries Sundries Mfg. Co.

Manufacturer and exporter of medical and surgical instruments and supplies.

http://www.ascoindia.com/

Apple Medical Corp.

Manufacturer of medical surgical equipment. Products are sold to hospitals.

http://www.applemed.com/

Arrow International, Inc.

Manufacturer of intra-aortic balloons and pumps and a range of critical care disposable catheterization and related products. Products are sold to the healthcare industry.

http://www.arrowintl.com

Atrium Medical Corp.

Manufacturer of vascular grafts, chest drainage systems, thoracic catheters and autotransfusion systems. Products are sold to medical industry.

http://www.atriummed.com/

AVL Scientific Corp.

Manufacturer of blood gas analyzers and ISE electrolyte units. Products are sold to medical industry.

http://www.avlmed.com/

B and H Surgical Instrument (BHSI)

Manufacturer of surgical instruments and related products.

http://www.bhsi.co.uk/

B. Braun Medical Inc.

Manufacturer of infusion pumps, medical filters, needle-free IV systems, wound care products, hemodialysis control systems, surgical and anesthesia trays used for pain control, catheters, urological solutions and other medical and surgical supplies. Produ

http://www.bbraunusa.com/

Bausch & Lomb Inc.

Manufacturer of Boston Envision(tm), Boston Lens(tm), and Boston Equa Lens(tm) gas permeable and other contact lenses; contact lens cleaning, conditioning, and reconditioning solutions; and lens care systems and convenience packs. Also parent/holding comp

http://www.bausch.com

Baxter Healthcare Corp. / IV Systems Division

Producer of intravenous solutions and drug delivery systems. Products are sold to the pharmaceutical and medical industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.baxter.com

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Manufacturer of data acquisition equipment, EPICS(tm) cell analysis flow cytometers, microtiter instruments, particle analyzers, blood analysis equipment, cell counters and hermatology and cytometry analysis systems; human diagnostic monoclonal antibodies

http://www.beckmancoulter.com

Beiersdorf Incorporated, USA

Manufacturer of medical home health care equipment, including incontinence products, orthopedic support stockings, crutches, braces, wheelchairs, canes, wound care products, and adhesive bandages. Products are sold to the health care industry.

http://www.bdfusa.com/

Beltone Electronics Corp.

Manufacturer of hearing aids and hearing test instruments. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.beltone.com/

Best Glove Manufacturing Co.

Manufacturer of rubber and thin nitrile protective work gloves and rubber surgical gloves. Gloves have industrial and medical applications and include chemical resistant, cut resistant, general purpose and insulated varieties. Products are sold to multipl

http://www.bestglove.com/

Bio Med Sciences

Manufacturer of the Silon(tm) family of products for advanced woundcare and scar treatment. Silon-TSR(tm) (Temporary Skin Replacement) is used for laser resurfacing and other partial thickness wounds. Silon-SES(tm) (Silicone Elastomer Sheeting) is used

http://www.silon.com/

Biolectron, Inc.

Manufacturer of bone growth stimulators and surgical bone drills. Products are sold to physicians, hospitals and patients.

http://www.biolectron.com/

bioMerieux, Inc.

Manufacturer of microbial organism identification and suseptibility systems. These systems, called Vitek(tm), identify microbial organisms and the antibiotics and dosages most likely to inhibit the growth of those organisms. Vidas(tm) is an immunoassay te

http://www.biomerieux-usa.com/

Bioplate, Inc

Cranio-maxillo-facial surgery bone fixation systems.

http://www.bioplate.com/

Biosense Webster, Inc.

Manufacturer of electrophysiology catheters. Products are sold to hospitals.

http://www.biosensewebster.com/

Biosite Diagnostics Inc.

Manufacturer of rapid point-of-care diagnostic test devices that help physicians make accurate diagnoses. Products include parasite tests and drug test kits. Products are sold to hospitals and occupational health labs. This company was capitalized by vent

http://www.biosite.com

Boston Scientific

Devices for minimally-invasive procedures for vascular or non-vascular conditions.

http://www.bsci.com/index.html

Bowflex

Manufacturer of Bowflex(tm), a strength training and fitness system which incorporates rods to provide resistance. Products are sold to consumers and the physical therapy market.

http://www.bowflex.com/

Bryan Corporation

Manufacturer and supplier of surgical instrumentation for use in the fields of laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, bronchoscopy, hysteroscopy and sinus surgery. Manufacturer of sterile talc powder in bulk form and in an aerosol product called Sclerosol(R). The c

http://www.bryancorp.com/

Cholestech Corp.

Manufacturer and developer of diagnostic systems for the screening and monitoring of diseases including heart disease and diabetes. The equipment is designed for use in the preventative healthcare market at the point of care. Products are sold to the Medi

http://www.cholestech.com

Circon Corp. / ACMI Division

Manufacturer of advanced endoscopes, surgical disposables, electrosurgical systems and miniature color video cameras for multiple medical applications. The company also manufactures borescopes for industrial applications. This company was capitalized by p

http://www.circoncorp.com/

Coastcast Corporation / Medical Implant Division

Manufacturer of medical implant devices, including hip cups, staples, patellas, elbows, and heart valves. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.coastcast.com

Codman

Manufacturer of orthopedic and neuro products. Products include P.F.C.(R) and S-ROM(R) knee and hip systems and replacements, A.I.(tm) ligament alignment guides, J-Splint(tm) plaster roll immobilizers, Orthosorb(tm) absorbable bone pins, Specialist(tm) pl

http://www.codmanjnj.com/

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals

Producer of prescription and over-the-counter dental care products. Products include specialized oral hygiene products containing sanguinaria, a natural compound that inhibits and reduces plaque. The company's products include Viadent(tm) toothpaste, Viad

http://www.colgate.com

Conkin Surgical Instruments Ltd.

Catalog of surgical instruments: uterine mobilizer, mobilizer attachments and balloon cannulas.

http://www.conkin.com/

ConvaTec

Producer of incontinence products and skin barrier ostomy appliances and manufacturer of cleaning chemicals, skin care chemicals, paint booth chemicals, cooler/boiler chemicals, water treatment chemicals, hemostatic sponges, wound management products and

http://www.convatec.com/

Criticare Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical monitoring equipment and reusable non-invasive sensors. The equipment includes anesthesia and gas monitors, telemetry and vital sign monitors, fetal monitors, infant monitors, pulse oximeters, reusable pulse oximetry sensors and a

http://www.csiusa.com

Cryobiogenics Corp.

Provider of porcine tissue xenotransplantation services to replace organs without the need for organ donation. Services provided on an individual basis.

http://www.cryobiogenics.com/

Cybex International, Inc.

Manufacturer of upper and lower body ergometers, rehabilitation fitness equipment, TR(tm) back rehabilitation machines, dynamometers, free weights, computerized stationary bikes, and both upper and lower body exercise machines. Products are sold to hospit

http://www.cybexintl.com/

Cymed Ostomy Co.

Manufacturer of ostomy products. Products are sold to national ostomy catalog companies, wholesalers and the retail industry. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.

http://www.cymed-ostomy.com/

Cytyc Corp.

Manufacturer of automatic cytology processing equipment for cervical cancer screening. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by venture capital.

http://www.cytyc.com

Dade Behring, Inc.

Manufacturer of testing systems for clinical chemistry, automated microbiology, hemostasis, cardiac immunodiagnostics, plasma-protein analysis, therapeutic-drug monitoring, testing for drugs of abuse and immunohematology. Producer of diagnostic reagents a

http://www.dadebehring.com

Dale Medical Products, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical surgical and therapeutic equipment. Products include disposable respiratory products used to hold tracheostomy tubes, disposable urological products used to hold catheters in place and orthopedic soft goods such as abdominal binde

http://www.dalemed.com/

Datex Ohmeda, Inc.

Exclusive North American distributor of anesthesia and monitoring products for the parent company in Finland. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.datex-ohmeda.com/

Davol, Inc.

Manufacturer of laparoscopic instruments, arthroscopic instruments, orthopedic surgical instruments, pulsed lavage systems, blood microfilters, hemostatic sponges, blood autotransfusion systems, hysteroscopy electrodes, hernia repair equipment and hemosta

http://www.davol.com/

Delaware Diamond Knives, Inc.

Manufacturer of a variety of diamond products including windows, heat sinks, cleavers, knives and single crystal and CVD diamond tools. The diamond knives are used for eye surgery and biotechnology research. Products are sold to universities and the med

http://www.ddk.com/

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Manufacturer and marketer of products and instruments for replacement of every major joint of the body, including total hip and knee implants and extremity implants, including those for shoulder, wrist, finger, and ankle joints. The company also markets a

http://www.depuy.com/

DeRoyal Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer of disposable surgical supplies, knee and ankle braces and surgical tray waste storage containers. Parent holding company with a high tech unit involved in the manufacture of medical products. Products are sold to healthcare industry.

http://www.deroyal.com/

Diagnostic Products Corp.

Manufacturer of medical immunodiagnostic test kits including random access chemiluminescent systems, radioimmunoassays, allergy immunoassay systems and infectious disease assays. The tests kits are used to measure the presence of substances in bodily flui

http://www.dpcweb.com

Diametrics Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer of Paratrend 7+ multiparameter blood gas monitoring sensors and IRMA(R) point of care blood analysis systems. The blood analysis system performs chemistry tests ordered most frequently for critical care patients such as measurement of oxygen,

http://www.diametrics.com

Dianon Systems, Inc.

Provider of research and development and cancer testing services and products. The company operates several cancer test laboratories to diagnose and monitor the effectiveness of treatments. It also manages and stores related information on databases which

http://www.dianon.com

DiaSorin

Manufacturer of medical test kits, including cancer, drug, infectious disease, bone/mineral, serum protein and immunology test kits. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.diasorin.com/

Dielectrics Industries, Inc.

Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in medical fluid bags for blood storage, IV and blood transfusion. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.dielectrics.com/

EBI Medical Systems, LP

Manufacturer of orthopedic equipment. Products are sold to medical industry.

http://www.ebimedical.com/

Electric Mobility Corp.

Manufacturer of equipment for the physically challenged and disabled and handicap aids such as scooters and electric wheelchairs. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.electricmobility.com/

Encision

Encision, Inc., formerly Electroscope, Inc., designs, develops, manufactures and markets a patented monopolar electrosurgical shielding system and integrated surgical instruments that are designed to provide greater safety to patients who undergo laparosc

http://www.encision.com

Endius Incorporated

Manufacturer of surgical equipment for less traumatic spinal surgery. The FlexTip(tm) Intervertebral Ronguer provides steerability and an adjustable radius. Developer of a power shaver for use in spinal surgery. Developer of orthopedic and ENT (Ear, No

http://www.endius.com/

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Manufacturer of less invasive medical/surgical instruments and probes for a variety of videoscopic and traditional surgery applications; and provider of urology diagnostic treatment services. Products include clamps, retractors, forceps, trocars, electrod

http://www.ethiconendosurgery.com/

Ethicon, Inc.

Manufacturer of wound-closure products, including sutures, ligatures and surgical needles. Products are sold to the Health care industry.

http://www.ethicon.com/

Ethicon, Inc.

Wound management products, surgical orthopedic anchors, and gynecology surgical instruments.

http://www.ethiconinc.com/

Frantz Medical Development, Ltd

Manufacturer of surgical and disposable medical devices. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit in the medical industry. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.frantzgroup.com/

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.

Researcher, developer and manufacturer of diagnostic human healthcare products. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.

http://www.fujirebiodiagnostics.com/

Futura Surgicare Private Limited

Manufacturer and exporter of absorbable and nonabsorbable surgical sutures.

http://www.indiamart.com/futura/

Gammex, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical lasers, used in applications for cancer therapy, chest radiography, special procedures, CAT scans, nuclear medicine, gamma cameras and magnetic resonance imaging. The company also manufactures quality control medical imaging test

http://www.gammex.com/

Genesse BioMedical, Inc.

Manufacturer and custom designer of cardiovascular surgery equipment and related products. Products and services are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.heartsurgeryproducts.com/

George Tieman & Company

Manufacturer of a variety of surgical instruments and disposable supplies. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.georgetiemann.com/

Getinge / Castle, Inc.

Manufacturer of sterilizing and washing equipment, surgical tables and lights and chemical monitors. Products are sold to the Medical industry.

http://www.getingecastle.com/

Globe Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Manufacturer of fire coats, pants, hoods, gloves and related accessories. The coats have three layers and the outer shell is cut by machine. The company manufactures large size coats, including size 70, which are cut by hand. All clothing is tested for sa

http://www.globefiresuits.com/

GN ReSound Corp.

Manufacturer of in-the-ear and behind-the-ear hearing devices which are computer-based diagnostic and digitally programmable. Products are sold to the healthcare industry. This company was capitalized by private investment, venture capital and corporate i

http://www.gnresound-group.com/

Graham-Field Health Products, Inc.

Manufacturer of home healthcare products, including respiratory monitors, walking aids, stethoscopes, and wheelchairs. Parent/holding company with high-tech operating units that manufacture bandages and wheelchairs.

http://www.grahamfield.com/

Haemonetics Corp.

Manufacturer of surgical blood salvage, blood component therapy and automated plasma collection systems. Products are sold to hospitals and blood banks.

http://www.haemonetics.com

Helena Laboratories Corp.

Manufacturer of hemostasis analyzers for assessing clotting factors, densitometers and in vitro diagnostic kits. Products are sold to the health care industry.

http://www.helena.com/

Hilbro International

Manufacturer of surgical instruments for use in orthopedics, cardiology, gynecology and dentistry.

http://www.hilbrointl.com/

Home Diagnostics, Inc.

Manufacturer of diabetic test kits. The home test kits utilize both reagent strip and reflectometer technologies to measure precise blood levels in the patient. Products are sold to the healthcare industry.

http://www.hdidiabetes.com/

Hudson Respiratory Care, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical respiratory equipment including cannulae, oxygen supply tubing, humidifiers, respiratory masks, nebulizers, oxygen monitors, portable oxygen units, isolation valves, mechanical regulators, anesthesia breathing circuits and filters,

http://www.hudsonrci.com/

i-STAT Corp.

Developer and manufacturer of medical in vitro diagnostic systems based upon miniaturized sensors fabricated on silicon wafers. Initial products include a portable analyzer and a cartridge for performing a panel of tests on a micro-sample of whole blood i

http://www.i-stat.com

ICU Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer of IV (intravenous) connectors. The Clave(tm) is a one piece needleless IV connector that's designed to be safer than conventional IVs by ruling out contamination and infection through accidental needlesticks. Also a manufacturer of 1o2(tm) d

http://www.icumed.com

Imagyn Medical Technologies, Inc.

Developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices for the urology, minimally invasive surgery, gynecology and the critical care marketplace.

http://www.imagyn.com/

Immucor, Inc.

Manufacturer of blood bank reagents, platelet test kits, red blood cells, serums, instruments and labeling software. The blood bank reagents are used to type and crossmatch blood. The platelet test kits provide compatible platelets for transfusions. The a

http://www.immucor.com

Instrumentation Laboratory Company

Manufacturer of patient handling systems, pipettes and clinical diagnostic systems and reagents, including blood gas, electrolyte, chemistry and coagulation analysis systems. Products are sold to clinical diagnostic laboratories.

http://www.ilww.com/

International Remote Imaging Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer of The Yellow IRIS(tm) urinalysis workstation, for clinical laboratory urine profiling including automated microscopic sediment examination. Parent/holding company with high-tech operating units which manufacture centrifuges, blood collection

http://www.proiris.com

International Trepanation Advocacy Group

Provider of Internet trepanation discussion board and focus group services. This is an advocacy group who primarily strives to make the world more aware of the benefits of trepanation and to gather data about trepanation for the medical community. Produ

http://www.trepan.com/

Interpore Cross International

Manufacturer of bone graft substitute autologous growth factors for orthopedic and neurosurgery surgery applications and spinal implants. Products are sold primarily to the orthopaedic and neurosurgery markets. This company was capitalized by private inve

http://www.interpore.com

InterVascular, Inc.

Manufacturer of vascular prostheses and vascular patches. Products include low and ultra low porosity, knitted, small caliber and ultra thin vascular prosthesis and vascular surgical patches. Products are sold to the health care industry.

http://www.intervascular.com/

Isolyser Co., Inc.

Manufacturer of hot water soluble disposable materials called OREX(tm) which are formed into drapes, towels, covers, overwraps, gowns, head covers, face masks, shoe coverings, sponges, dressings, tapes, underpads, diapers, wash cloths, sheets, pillow cove

http://www.orex.com/

Jackson Products, Inc.

Manufacturer of personal protective wear including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protectors and welding masks. Parent holding company with high tech operating units involved in liquid-crystal displays and industrial reflective glass beads. Products a

http://www.jackprod.com/

Kappler USA

Manufacturer of industrial protective clothing for limited use in hazardous situations. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.kappler.com/

Kempf-Katalavox

Designs and manufactures voice control system for use in microsurgery and to control wheelchairs. Located in Sunnyvale, California.

http://www.katalavox.com/

Kimberly-Clark Corp. / Health Care Business

Manufacturer of health care products including operating room disposables that consist of gowns, packs, drapes, sterilization wraps and surgical accessories, disposable bed linens, isolation gowns and washcloths, dressings, tissues, joint wraps and compre

http://www.kchealthcare.com/

Kimberly-Clark Safeskin Industrial Business

Manufacturer and distributor of hypoallergenic disposable latex gloves. Products are sold to the medical, dental, clean-room, and other industries.

http://www.kimberly-clark.com

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

Manufacturer of specialty hospital beds, kinetic therapy equipment and support surfaces. Supplier of rental specialty medical equipment. Products are rented to hospitals, nursing facilities and homes. Products are rented to hospitals, nursing facilities a

http://www.kci1.com/

Kurt Manufacturing Co. / Theradyne Healthcare Division

Manufacturer, researcher, developer and distributor of wheelchairs, treadmills, positioning systems and walkers. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.kurt.com/

Laserscope

Manufacturer of medical lasers and devices. Lasers include KTP, YAG, carbon dioxide, ruby, erbium, dye, argon and industrial marking lasers. Lasers are for use in photodynamic therapy treatment. Products are sold to hospitals, out-patient surgical centers

http://www.laserscope.com

Lifeline Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer of and service provider for personal response systems. The system is a communicator that, when activated, alerts personnel to a personal emergency. Kept with the subscriber at all times, the communicator initiates a telephone call to monitori

http://www.lifelinesys.com

LifeScan, Inc.

Manufacturer of blood glucose monitors for use by people with diabetes. Products are sold to the Health care industry.

http://www.lifescan.com/

Linvatec Corp.

Manufacturer of powered and manual surgical and arthroscopic instruments, high resolution color medical video cameras and related equipment, medical light sources and disposable cannulas. The surgical instruments include endoscopes, forceps, graspers, sci

http://www.linvatec.com/

Litton Industries, Inc. / Life Support Division

Manufacturer of life support equipment including on-board systems, cryogenic coolers, oxygen monitoring systems, oxygen and nitrogen concentrating systems and pneumatic and electro-pneumatic altimeters. The company manufactures oxygen regulators for on bo

http://www.littonls.com/

London International Group, Inc.

Manufacturer of condoms. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.durex.com/

Mani

Catalog of eyed and eyeless surgical needles.

http://www.mani.co.jp/English/e-surgical.html

MAPA Professional

Manufacturer of synthetic rubber gloves for consumer, industrial and critical environment applications. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.mapaglove.com/

Maxxim Medical, Inc. / Argon Division

Manufacturer of single use vascular access products. Products include guidewires, introducers, needles, catheters, biopsy forceps, biopsy guns and procedure trays. Also a manufacturer of acute hemo dialysis products. Products are sold to the medical indus

http://www.maxximmedical.com/

Mectra Labs, Inc.

Manufacturer of minimally invasive surgical hand held devices used for suction and irrigation during laparoscopy surgery. The company also manufactures tissue removal and biopsy devices and electro cautery glow in the dark tubing. This company was capit

http://www.mectralabs.com/

Medline Industries, Inc.

Distributor of medical equipment including surgical gloves, surgical gowns, surgical instruments, patient utensils, respirator products, surgical equipment, wound care products, diagostic equipment and wheelchairs. Products are sold to the health care, ho

http://www.medline.com/

Medrad, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical devices for radiology, angiography, CT, MR, and ultrasound, as well as MR body surface coils, endorectal coils, and monitors/sound systems for MR. Products include disposable syringes and angiography, MR, CT, and ultrasound injecti

http://www.medrad.com/

Medtronic PS Medical

Provider of products for hydrocephalus management, neurosurgery, and neurocritical care, include hydrocephalus shunts, neuroendoscopes and a variety of critical care products.

http://www.medtronic.com

Medtronic Xomed

Provider of surgical products for ear, nose, throat (ENT) and opthalmic surgery.

http://www.xomed.com

Medtronic, Inc. / Neurological and Spinal Business

Manufacturer of hydrocephalic shunts, spinal cord stimulators and drug administration systems. Products are sold to medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.medtronic.com/neuro/

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

Manufacturer and developer of immunodiagnostic test kits, reagents and parasitology transport systems. Technologies used in the test kits include enzyme fungal immunoassay antigens and antisera, ImmunoCard virus tests and latex agglutinations. Antigens ar

http://www.meridianbioscience.com

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer and marketer of disposable medical instruments for cardiology and radiology. Products are sold to hospitals.

http://www.merit.com

MiniMed Inc.

Manufacturer of microinfusion pumps used to distribute insulin for the treatment of diabetes. Products are sold to people living with diabetes through direct operations and distributors. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capit

http://www.minimed.com

Minntech Corp.

Manufacturer of cardiosurgery, hemodialysis and water purification equipment as well as medical reprocessing units and sterilants. Cardiosurgery products include oxygenators, hemofilters and hemoconcentrators. Hemodialysis products include dialyzers and c

http://www.minntech.com

Mira Global, Inc.

Manufacturer of silicone and acrylic hydrogel scleral buckling components, diathermy and cryogenics equipment, indirect ophthalmoscopes, transillumination systems and blue field entoptoscopes. The equipment is used in diagnostic and eye surgery. Product

http://www.mira-global.com/

Miracle Ear, Inc.

Manufacturer of internal and external hearing aids. The hearing aids are sold to Miracle Ear franchises and to consumers.

http://www.miracle-ear.com/

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Research and development organization involved in the study of convulsive, developmental and neuromuscular disorders; demyelinating, atrophic and dementing disorders; fundamental neurosciences; stroke and trauma.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

New Star Lasers, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical surgical lasers for facial, ear, nose, throat and urological surgery. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.newstarlasers.com/

NjeX Medical Systems

Sealed cartridge implanting device for implanting seeds, stents, controlled release pharmaceuticals and other applications. Located in City of Industry, California.

http://www.NjeX.com/

NovaCare Rehabilitation

Provider of rehabilitation therapy services both directly and under contract with other health care facilities. The outpatient rehabilitation division returns injured and post-operative patients to their optimum functional capacity including sports rehabi

http://www.novacare.com

Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical electronic instruments used in intensive care units. These products include transcutaneous monitors, which measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in patient skin tissues, pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen flow and endtidal CO

http://www.novametrix.com

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Developer of multi-laminate transdermal drug delivery systems. Products are used to deliver hormone replacement therapy, cardiovascular drugs, dental pain management products, anti-fungal therapy and asthma and anxiety treatments. Products are sold to med

http://www.noven.com

Ohmeda Medical

Manufacturer of suction and oxygen therapy and infant care equipment. Products are sold to medical industry.

http://www.ohmedamedical.com/

Olsen Electrosurgical, Inc.

Designer and manufacturer of electrosurgical products including needle electrodes, forceps, surgical switch pen instruments, speculums and other disposable medical instruments. Products are sold to dealers, hospitals, the government and private physician

http://www.olsenelectro.com

Olympus America Inc. / Medical Instruments Division

Manufacturer of medical instruments for use in magnifying human body abnormalities. Flexible and rigid scopes are used to examine the colon, intestines and stomach. Arthroscopes are used to examine the knee. Products are sold to educational institutions,

http://www.olympus.com/

Omron Healthcare, Inc.

Manufacturer of medical products and devices for physicians, hospitals and the home care market. Products include laryngoscopes, hemoglobinometers, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, digital blood pressure monitors, digital thermometers, nebulizers and othe

http://www.omron.com/ohi

Orthopaedic Biosystems Ltd., Inc.

Manufacturer of soft tissue suture anchors used for the reattachment of bone to soft tissue. Also a manufacturer of facet screws used for reconstructive surgery of small bones. Also an exclusive U.S. distributor of arthroscopic instruments for T.A.G. Me

http://www.oblinc.com

Paragon Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer of polymer and metal surgical instrument sterilization cases, custom surgical instrument and trays Developer of software for tracking surgical instruments for hospital central service departments. The software runs on Windows platforms. Pro

http://www.paragonmedical.com/

Passy-Muir, Inc.

Manufacturer of positive closure tracheostomy and ventilator speaking valves and related equipment used by children and adults who have a tracheostomy and who may also be ventilator dependent. Products are sold to hospitals, physicians and equipment dist

http://www.passy-muir.com/

Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.

Manufacturer of surgical tools and conductive gels, sprays and lotions used in ultrasound, cardiovascular and other medical and surgical applications. Lean On Me(tm) is stabilizer tip to replace the four prong cane used in physical therapy. ULTRA/PHONIC

http://www.pharminnovations.com/

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

Manufacturer of protective clothing. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.pvh.com

Pilling Surgical Co.

Manufacturer of hand-held surgical instruments. Products are sold to medical industry. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.

http://www.pillingsurgical.com/

Possis Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer of vascular thrombectomy systems. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.possis.com

ProSurg, Inc.

Manufacturer of disposable surgical instruments. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.prosurg.com/

Ranfac

Breast marking and biopsy instruments, soft tissue and bone marrow biopsy and aspiration needles, laparoscopic cholangiography instruments, and aspirating dental syringes.

http://www.ranfac.com/

REMA Medizintechnik Gmbh - Germany

Laparoscopy intruments. Monthly featured specials. Website in English and German.

http://www.rema-surgery.com/

Respironics, Inc.

Designer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices for use in the home, hospital and alternative clinical care settings. Products include therapy products for obstructive sleep apnea and portable ventilation, monitoring devices for newborns and sleep

http://www.respironics.com

Rozinn Electronics, Inc.

Manufacturer of instrumentation for cardiology. Products include Holter recording and analysis systems, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, signal averaging and ECG/stress test systems. Products are sold to hospitals and physicians.

http://www.rozinn.com/

Rultract, Inc.

Manufacturer of surgical retractors. Products are sold to hospitals.

http://www.rultract.net/

Sage Products, Inc.

Manufacturer of disposable medical products, including sharps disposable containers, specimen collection containers, chemo safety products and personal protection equipment. Products are sold to the healthcare industry. This company was capitalized by pri

http://www.sageproducts.com/

Saqalain International

Surgical and dental instruments; veterinary supplies.

http://www.saqalain.com/

SB Medco-Acumed Instruments

Otological ventilation tubes, ear plugs, head bands for ear protectors, mold materials, surgical drills, burs and temporal bone lab drills for the ENT physician. Online ordering.

http://www.sbmedco.com/

Scanlan International, Inc.

Manufacturer of surgical instruments, including scissors and clamps and disposable surgical supplies. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in custom medical and dental device assembly services. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.scanlangroup.com

Scott Aviation

Manufacturer of self-contained breathing apparatus including Air-Paks(tm), gas masks, chemical cartridges and escape respirators, portable and continuous gas detection equipment for measuring and monitoring combustible and toxic gases, solid-state and hig

http://www.scottaviation.com/

Semantic Compaction Systems

Developer of multi-meaning icon retrieval systems known as MINSPEAK(tm). This system, through the use of a voice synthesizer, is used by the communicatively handicapped by using either a touch talker, a light talker to punch in symbols on a keyboard, or

http://www.minspeak.com/

SensorMedics Corp.

Manufacturer of gas analyzers, metabolic measuring equipment, oximeters, exercise and stress testing equipment, transcutaneous gas monitors and high frequency oscillatory ventilators. This company also distributes other patient monitoring systems. Product

http://www.sensormedics.com/

Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.

Manufacturer of hearing aids and related instruments and developer of office automation/management software which runs on PCs. The products include in-the-ear, behind-the-ear and canal instruments; infrared listening systems; and artificial larynxes. Prod

http://www.siemens-hearing.com/

Smith & Nephew Inc., / Endoscopy Division

Manufacturer of arthroscopic instruments including suture anchors and facet screws used for reconstructive and sports related surgery. Also a manufacturer of orthopedic surgical instruments, light sources, medical cameras and light guides. Products are so

http://www.endoscopy1.com/

Smith & Nephew, Inc. / Wound Management Division

Manufacturer and marketer of of wound management, IV site care and ostomy products. Products include foam dressings, hydrocolloid dressings, hydrogels and transparent films. The skin care line includes cleansers, moisturizers and topical protectants. This

http://www.snu.com/

Spectranetics Corp.

Manufacturer of disposable fiber optic catheters and excimer lasers for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. The company's CVX-300(R) excimer laser system has been designed for use in multiple cardiovascular applications, including coronary angiopla

http://www.spectranetics.com

Spectrum Surgical Instruments

Provider of instruments, repair services, instrument cleaning brushes and accessories.

http://www.spectrumsurgical.com/

St. Jude Medical, Inc. / Cardiac Rhythm Management Division

Manufacturer of pulse generators, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, cardiac programmers and accessories. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.sjm.com

StairMaster Health & Fitness Products, Inc.

Manufacturer of physical exercise equipment. Products are also sold over the Internet. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.

http://www.stairmaster.com/

Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Manufacturer of custom in-the-ear hearing aids. Parent/holding company with high-tech units involved in the manufacture of audiometers and hearing aids. Products are sold to consumers.

http://www.starkey.com

Stereotaxis

Research and development organization specializing in magnetic surgical navigation systems. This company was capitalized by venture capital.

http://www.stereotaxis.com

Stryker Endoscopy

Manufacturer of endoscope instruments. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.stryker.com/endoscopy/

Stryker Instruments

Manufacturer of medical/surgical instruments, bone saws and blood reinfusion equipment. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.inst.strykercorp.com/

Sulzer Carbomedics, Inc.

Manufacturer of heart valves and components. Products are sold to medical industry.

http://www.carbomedics.com/

Surgical Dynamics.

Manufacturer of surgical instruments used in spinal surgery. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.surgicaldynamics.com/

Surgical.net

B2B market for surgical products.

http://www.surgicalnet.com/ortho.html

Surgidev Corp.

Producer of intraocular lenses, iris retractors, keratocopes, Karickhoff flying corpuscle viewers and blue PMMA monofilament materials. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.surgidev.com/

Terumo Medical Corp. / Hospital Division

Manufacturer of catheters, winged infusion sets, needles, and latex-free syringes. Products are sold to medical industry.

http://www.terumomedical.com/

Tetra Medical Supply Corp.

Manufacturer of medical surgical and therapeutic equipment. Products are sold to hospitals, athletic organizations, state facilities and industrial facilities. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.tetramed.com/

TFX Medical, Inc.

Provider of custom medical manufacturing services. Products include vascular access devices, custom extrusions, guide wires, custom epidural systems for anesthesia and heat shrinkable tubing. The company also manufactures T-Peel(tm) peelable introducers,

http://www.tfxmedical.com/

Tillotson Healthcare Corp.

Manufacturer of latex exam gloves and gauze; also a manufacturer of wiper blades. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in medical and work protective gloves. Products are sold to the medical, dental, retail, and other industries.

http://www.thcnet.com/

Torbot Group

Manufacturer of ostomy products. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.torbot.com/

Trident-Medical

Surgical operating tables, treatment tables, lights, suction units, sterilizers, incubators and infant phototherapy.

http://www.trident-medical.com/

Trinity Biotech USA

Manufacturer of immunodiagnostic test kits for infectious and autoimmune diseases and diagnostic test kits. Products are sold to hospitals and reference laboratories. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.trinitybiotech.com

Tyco Healthcare / Kendall Division

Manufacturer of healthcare products including disposable hospital packs and wipes, dressings and bandages, anti-embolism stockings, disposable plastic laboratory products, pipets, wound healing and treatment devices, medical and surgical instruments, neon

http://www.kendallhq.com/

VenPro Corp.

Manufacturer of pulmonary heart valves. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by venture capital.

http://www.venpro.com/

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

Developer and manufacturer of medical instruments and products including automated immunohisto chemistry stainers, automated in situ hybridization instruments, DNA probes and reagents for cancer diagnosis. Products are sold to hospitals and laboratories.

http://www.ventanamed.com

Vital Signs, Inc.

Manufacturer and designer of single-use medical products for anesthesia and critical care respiratory equipment. The company and its subsidiaries are producers of respiratory instruments, anesthesia masks and other medical items. Parent/holding company wi

http://www.vital-signs.com

Wallach Surgical Devices, Inc.

Manufacturer of gynecological instruments including colposcopes, cryosurgical instruments and electrosurgical instruments. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.wallachsd.com/

Water Pik, Inc.

Manufacturer of dental hygiene products and materials, consumer personal-care products and dental supplies and equipment. The dental hygiene products include oral irrigating devices and automatic toothbrushes, for use by consumers for home care. Subgingiv

http://www.waterpik.com

Weck Closure Systems

Surgical closure devices.

http://www.weckclosure.com/

World Medical Manufacturing Corp.

Manufacturer of endoluminal stent grafts. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.worldmedical.com/

www.sutures.ch

Company offering absorbable and nonabsorbable surgical sutures.

http://www.sutures.ch/

Zeiss-Humphrey Systems

Manufacturer of ophthalmological diagnostic equipment including automated lensometers, automatic refractors, automatic perimeters, corneal topography systems and optical coherence tomography scanners. Products are sold to ophthalmology industry.

http://www.humphrey.com/

Zimmer

Manufacturer of medical implants/prostheses and diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation equipment. Products include immobilizers, fixation systems, implants, braces, cutters, stimulators and other products. Products are sold to the medical industry.

http://www.zimmer.com