Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS # 339112)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing medical, surgical, ophthalmic, and veterinary instruments and apparatus (except electrotherapeutic, electromedical and irradiation apparatus). Examples of products made by these establishments are syringes, hypodermic needles, anesthesia apparatus, blood transfusion equipment, catheters, surgical clamps, and medical thermometers. Manufacturing electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus--are classified in U.S. Industry 334510, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing; Manufacturing irradiation apparatus--are classified in U.S. Industry 334517, Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing; Manufacturing surgical and orthopedic appliances--are classified in U.S. Industry 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; Manufacturing dental equipment, dental supplies, dental laboratory apparatus, and dental laboratory furniture--are classified in U.S. Industry 339114, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing; Manufacturing laboratory apparatus and laboratory and hospital furniture (except dental)--are classified in U.S. Industry 339111, Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing; and Manufacturing thermometers (except medical)--are classified in U.S. Industry 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing.