Smith+Nephew traces its roots to a chemist shop opened by Thomas James Smith in Hull in 1856, later becoming known for wound dressings before expanding into broader medical technology. Today, the company designs and manufactures devices that help healthcare professionals repair, regenerate and replace soft and hard tissue, with operations in about 100 countries and products used by more than 15 million patients.
George Tiemann & CoGeorge Tiemann & Co. has supplied fine surgical instruments since 1826, giving the Smithtown company a history of nearly two centuries in the medical trade. It makes and sources instruments for medical professionals, while also helping customers find patterns not shown in its catalog and supporting them with repairs.SMITHTOWN, NY
Cork Medical, LLCFounded in 2007, Cork Medical designs and manufactures medical devices for wound treatment and prevention, with a particular focus on negative pressure wound therapy. The Indianapolis company began as an NPWT and specialty-mattress distributor before building clinical and engineering teams to develop its own Nisus system, creating products shaped by clinician needs. Its manufacturing facility is certified to ISO 13485:2016 through the Medical Device Single Audit Program, and its products are distributed across the United States and internationally.COLUMBUS, OH
Med Surgical Instruments IncStarted as a small enterprise in the early 1950s and incorporated in 1989, Med Surgical Instruments manufactures and supplies medical devices and surgical products for hospitals, clinics, surgeons and home patients worldwide. Its work extends beyond catalog products: the company develops custom specialty instruments, provides in-house repair and restoration, and supports device manufacturers through an OEM division. Med Surgical says its products conform to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485, CE and WHO-GMP standards.339112COLLEGEVILLE, PA
Bechtel Medical, IncFounded by healthcare entrepreneur John M. Gvodas Jr., Bechtel Medical designs, develops, and manufactures medical devices focused on wound care. The Phoenixville company brings engineering and clinical insight together in technologies such as its VOX Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, with patient safety, quality, and regulatory discipline at the center of its work.PHOENIXVILLE, PA