Surgical Instruments in Utah

CoNextions Medical is a specialized orthopedic implant manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2011. The company develops innovative soft tissue-to-bone repair solutions designed to address the limitations of traditional suture-based techniques in orthopedic surgery. CoNextions' portfolio focuses on tendon repair and soft tissue fixation systems that deliver superior biomechanical performance, reduce surgical complexity, and accelerate patient rehabilitation. The company's implants are engineered to eliminate common post-operative complications associated with the suture-soft tissue interface, providing surgeons with reliable fixation methods that improve clinical outcomes. CoNextions distributes its products through strategic partnerships including Stryker in the United States and maintains international presence in Chile, Kuwait, and South Africa.

Zigg Design is a precision medical device manufacturing and design partner specializing in high-complexity, FDA-compliant solutions for implants, surgical instruments, and single-use medical devices. The company provides full-spectrum product development services—from conceptualization, design, and engineering through prototyping to full-scale production. Core capabilities include multi-axis CNC milling, mill-turn operations, Swiss turning, wire EDM, laser welding, and laser marking, coupled with intermediate cleaning, passivation, and ISO 9001–compliant packaging. Zigg Design serves surgeons, medical device OEMs, and innovators seeking elegant, robust designs with seamless manufacturability. In-house engineering and manufacturing expertise ensure designs are production-ready, reducing time-to-market and technical risk.

MACO, INTL. manufactures a comprehensive range of laryngoscopes and associated airway management instruments for anesthesia and intubation procedures. The company produces both conventional and fiber-optic laryngoscope systems in multiple blade profiles (American, English, German, Wisconsin) compatible with Macintosh and Miller blade designs. Product lines include conventional stainless steel blades and handles, specialty blades for challenging intubations, fiber-optic Green System blades and handles, LED and fiber-optic lighting systems, disposable options, and accessory instruments such as Magill forceps. MACO serves hospitals, surgical centers, and anesthesia departments requiring high-quality, standardized airway management equipment. The company offers both reusable and single-use laryngoscope systems to accommodate different procedural protocols and infection control requirements. Products are manufactured to support standard anesthesia practice and emergency airway management across surgical and critical care settings.

Utah Medical Products, Inc. is a specialized medical device manufacturer headquartered in Midvale, Utah, serving critical care, gynecology, neonatology, obstetrics, surgery, and urology markets. The company manufactures and distributes a range of specialty devices including gynecological surgical instruments (Filshie® Clip System for tubal ligation), obstetric catheters (CVX-Ripe® cervical ripening catheter, BT-Cath® balloon tamponade catheter for postpartum hemorrhage management), urological devices (Supra-Foley® suprapubic catheterization system), feeding catheters (Nutri-Cath® with ENFit™ enteral connections), and electrosurgical systems (Finesse®+ generators with integrated smoke evacuation). The company also markets the Liberty® Pelvic Floor Stimulation System for non-surgical treatment of urinary incontinence. Through its Femcare® subsidiary, Utah Medical is a recognized global leader in female surgical contraception. The company maintains relationships with more than 300 international distributors and demonstrates strong financial performance (2023: 59.8% gross profit margin, 33.1% net income margin). Utah Medical is committed to regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement across its product portfolio, serving both hospital and office-based clinical settings.

Zien Medical Technologies is a medical device integrator and contract manufacturer specializing in product development, design control, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing for startups and established companies. The company offers end-to-end capabilities spanning design, engineering, quality systems, manufacturing, assembly, laser cutting, nitinol processing, contract packaging, sterilization, and regulatory affairs. Zien has participated in developing devices across interventional radiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, gynecological, gastrointestinal, acute care, and general surgery specialties. The company acts as manufacturer of record, helping clients navigate FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 13485 certification requirements to achieve global regulatory clearance. Zien's integrated infrastructure enables startups to accelerate product launches with up to 70% lower development costs and 12–24 months reduction in time to market, eliminating the need for clients to build proprietary facilities or hire full internal teams. The company manufactures and distributes its own branded product lines including SAM Medical (surgical devices), MorTan, and Syntervention products, each supported by digital instructions for use (eIFU). Services include design control and regulatory services, business and development planning, process development and validation, and contract sterilization and packaging operations.