Medical Instrument & Supply Manufacturing in the US

Industry Carves Out Growth

This industry has a positive outlook as the number of surgical procedures performed in the US grows. With the emergence of less invasive plastic surgery procedures, more and more Americans are going under the knife. At the same time the aging population is also supporting industry growth, with the baby-boomer demographic set to become the industry's largest market. The older the population, the greater the dependence upon health services such as surgery.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing medical equipment and supplies. Examples of products made by these establishments are laboratory apparatus and furniture, surgical and medical instruments, surgical appliances and supplies, dental equipment and supplies, orthodontic goods, dentures, and orthodontic appliances. Participants in this industry supply to wholesalers as well as direct to hospitals, private practices and laboratories. This industry does not manufacture laboratory instruments, X-ray apparatus, electromedical apparatus (including hearing aids), thermometers (except medical) and ophthalmic goods.