Surgical Instruments in Minnesota

Medical Surgical Inc. is a specialized orthopedic surgical device manufacturer focused on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction fixation systems. The company has been producing the proprietary Goal Post fixation system for over 20 years, serving academic medical centers, orthopedic specialty hospitals, and health systems across the United States. The Goal Post system is designed for ACL graft fixation during arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament repair procedures. The company's customer base includes prestigious orthopedic institutions such as The Andrews Institute, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, University of Connecticut Health Center, University of Iowa Healthcare, St. Vincent's Hospital, University of Wisconsin Health, and Mission Hospital. Medical Surgical Inc. operates from Andover, Minnesota, and maintains specialized manufacturing capabilities for orthopedic surgical instrumentation. The company serves orthopedic surgeons and surgical centers performing ACL reconstruction procedures.

Twin City EDM & Mfg Inc. is a precision medical device manufacturing partner specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for the medical, orthopedic, and dental device sectors. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company offers comprehensive manufacturing capabilities including Swiss CNC turning, CNC milling, wire EDM, sinker EDM, micro hole popping, laser welding, and laser marking. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications, supporting medical device development from prototyping through full-scale production. Twin City EDM serves defense, industrial, medical, veterinary, and orthopedic markets, with expertise in specialized materials (titanium, stainless steel, copper tungsten) and advanced metrology-based quality assurance. The firm provides first-article inspections, dedicated engineering support, and expedited quote turnaround for custom precision components.

MeKo Manufacturing e.K. is a contract manufacturer of precision medical components and implants for the interventional and surgical device industry. Founded in 1995, the company pioneered stent manufacturing and is now among the largest contract manufacturers of medical components globally. MeKo specializes in laser cutting, laser welding, and advanced processing of materials including stainless steel (316L, 316LVM), cobalt alloys (L605, Phynox, MP35N), nitinol (NiTi), magnesium alloys (Resoloy®), nickel-free alloys (Vasculoy®), and polymers (PolyMediX®, PLLA, PGA). The company manufactures implants for cardiology, neurology, radiology, ophthalmology, and urology applications, with product lines including metal stents, NiTi stents, hypotubes, retrieval baskets, bone nails, heart valve frames, orthopedic devices, surgical instruments, microcomponents, and drug-delivery balloon catheters. Manufacturing capabilities include CAD/CAM design, precise laser cutting (tolerances below ±5 μm), laser welding, mechanical processing, heat treatment, shape setting, electropolishing, 3D metal printing, polymer coating, marker crimping, and rapid prototyping. The company operates ISO-certified quality management with 100% visual inspection using over 100 specialized high-end microscopes and maintains ISO 8 cleanrooms (Class 100,000). MeKo offers finite element analysis (FEA) simulation services, prototype-to-series production capabilities, and operates 24/7 manufacturing. The company maintains facilities in Germany (Sarstedt, near Hannover), the USA (Bloomington, Minnesota), California, and Costa Rica.

Technical Services for Electronics (TSE), operating as a brand of AMETEK Paragon Medical, is a custom medical device component manufacturer specializing in precision interconnect solutions, cable assemblies, and laser-processed components for leading medical device OEMs. The company provides collaborative engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities across 40+ years of medical device innovation, serving electrophysiology, neuromodulation, cardiac rhythm management, patient monitoring, vascular, surgical instruments, orthopedic, and structural heart device markets. TSE manufactures components from specialty materials including Nitinol, PEEK, stainless steel, and silicone. Core offerings include custom electrical interconnects, DENSYTY interconnect systems, cable assemblies with smart PCB integration, laser ablation of polymers, fine wire components, catheter manufacturing, Nitinol laser processing, precision tube cutting, laser welding, and laser hole drilling. The company operates as part of AMETEK Inc.'s Paragon Medical division alongside brands Avicenna and Laserage. TSE provides world-class manufacturing with robust quality systems and integrative service models designed to accelerate time-to-market for innovative medical device concepts across multiple clinical specialties.

PMT Corporation, founded in 1979 and based in Chanhassen, Minnesota, is a manufacturer and distributor of specialty medical products and devices. The company focuses on research and development across neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedic medicine, and gastrointestinal endoscopy. PMT's comprehensive product portfolio includes cortical surface electrodes for epilepsy monitoring, neuronavigation depth electrodes (AccuNav®), cervical traction halo fixation systems, tissue and breast expanders for reconstructive surgery, orthopedic collars and lumbo-sacral orthoses, and micropigmentation and dermabrasion devices. The company also manufactures the ALLURA® vaginal stent and Endomark™ gastric ink markers. Supported by a nationwide US and Canadian sales force and global distributor network, PMT provides 24/7 customer support and delivers sterile surgical supplies and specialized instruments to hospitals, surgical centers, and specialty practitioners.

Advanced Research Medical (ARM) is a US-based medical device manufacturer specializing in spinal surgery instrumentation and implants. The company designs and produces surgical devices for spine procedures, serving surgeons across the United States. ARM's product portfolio includes the OLLIF (Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion) system and the Trident SI (sacroiliac) screw system, both supported by comprehensive surgical technique guides and instructions for use. These devices are designed for orthopedic spinal applications, including lumbar fusion and sacroiliac joint stabilization procedures. The company provides detailed surgical documentation and technical support materials for surgeons implementing these systems in clinical practice.

Pepin Manufacturing, Inc. (PMI) is a contract converting and fabrication specialist with over three decades of experience serving diverse medical device, industrial, and commercial sectors. The company manufactures high-precision die-cut components, custom electrodes for electrotherapy applications, and proprietary MarFree urethane solutions designed to prevent marking and surface damage. Core capabilities include rotary die-cutting, flatbed die-cutting, precision cutting, contract packaging, and assembly services. PMI specializes in medical-grade electrotherapy electrode manufacturing with emphasis on custom formulations, conductive films, and adhesive-backed components optimized for electrical conductivity and durability. The company also produces MarFree urethane in custom shapes and thicknesses for protective, non-marring applications. PMI maintains ISO 13485 certification, demonstrating commitment to medical device quality standards. The company serves prominent medical device manufacturers, industrial clients, and retail consumers. PMI operates state-of-the-art die-cutting and precision cutting equipment capable of handling complex geometries and tight tolerances. Contract services include custom labeling, kitting, sealing, and bulk packaging for supply-chain integration. Secondary product line: Lint Busters commercial and retail lint rollers for veterinary, textile, and consumer applications. Located in Lake City, Minnesota.

LockDown Surgical manufactures FDA 510(k)-cleared orthopedic surgical implants specializing in acromioclavicular (AC) joint stabilization and soft tissue repair. The company develops innovative surgical devices for AC joint dislocations, a common shoulder injury in sports and trauma cases. With over 30 years of surgical device development heritage, LockDown provides surgeons with strong, stable, low-profile implant constructs that minimize postoperative complications and enable rapid patient recovery. The LockDown AC Device has become a preferred solution among shoulder, sports, and trauma surgeons, with thousands of successful implantations performed annually across the United States and internationally. The company supports clinical evidence-based practice and provides in-theater surgical support to optimize patient outcomes.

Unity Precision Manufacturing is a medical device and orthopedic implant contract manufacturer based in Osseo, Minnesota, with over 50 years of industry experience. The company specializes in precision machining and assembly of orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and high-performance medical components. Core capabilities include CNC milling, CNC turning, wire EDM, laser marking, contract assembly, and comprehensive quality inspection services. ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 certified, FDA registered, and GMP compliant, Unity delivers design-for-manufacturing (DFM) support and full traceability through device history records. The company operates state-of-the-art equipment including automated robotic machining centers enabling 24/7 production for high-volume runs, serving both global medtech leaders and emerging startups.

NorthStar Surgical, Inc. is a specialty surgical products distributor and manufacturer's representative group serving the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska. The company provides surgical products and solutions across multiple surgical specialties: Cardiac, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology), General Surgery, Gynecological, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Plastic Surgery, Vascular, and Urological Surgery. NorthStar's sales force brings over 100 years of combined experience in specialty surgical product sales and distribution. The company operates as both a direct distributor and rep group, positioning itself as a regional leader in the specialty surgical market. Based in Edina, Minnesota, NorthStar serves hospitals, surgical centers, and physician practices throughout the region. The company maintains direct sales support, customer service, and operations management to facilitate orders, technical support, and relationship management with healthcare facilities.

UroCure, LLC is a medical device manufacturer specializing in innovative surgical solutions for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The company develops next-generation midurethral sling systems designed to accommodate multiple surgical techniques—bottom-up, top-down, and outside-in approaches. Each sling incorporates UroCure's proprietary laser-cut technology with integrated sutures for enhanced surgical precision and patient outcomes. The company is guided by a clinical advisory board of urogynocologists and urologists and maintains a patient registry to ensure ongoing feedback and transparency. UroCure distinguishes itself through commitment to patient safety, quality oversight, and comprehensive patient education, including device cards provided with each implant. The product portfolio includes the ArcSP suprapubic sling system and ArcTO transobturator sling system, manufactured in partnership with LiNA Medical USA.

Chitogen Inc manufactures next-generation hemostatic products utilizing proprietary chitosan fiber technology to accelerate natural blood clot formation. The company's flagship product, the SoftSeal-STF (Surface Treated Fiber) Hemostatic Pad, is FDA-approved and designed for rapid hemostasis with improved patient comfort and reduced compression time. Chitogen products serve surgical, cardiovascular catheterization, and dialysis environments, offering patented technology that demonstrates proven improvement in time to hemostasis. The product line combines clinical efficacy with superior staff and patient satisfaction, addressing critical bleeding control needs across multiple clinical settings. The company emphasizes safety, speed, and ease of use in perioperative and interventional care applications.