The United States has a varied surgical instrument sector, from specialist dental instrument makers to large medical device companies and instrument suppliers. This article introduces eight US companies listed in the SurgiFacts.com directory whose listings relate to surgical, dental, ophthalmic or orthopedic products, with links to their directory profiles and official websites.
The US companies in this selection are spread across several states, including Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Colorado, Pennsylvania and New York. Six are listed in the directory as manufacturers. Two are listed as suppliers and are included because their listings centre on surgical instruments and related services; their business type is shown below.
Companies in this list
Hu-Friedy
Hu-Friedy manufactures dental instruments and equipment and was founded in Chicago.
- City: Chicago
- Business type: Manufacturer
- Founded: 1908
- View company profile
- Official website
Nordent Manufacturing
Nordent Manufacturing produces dental instruments and also provides instrument sharpening services.
- City: Elk Grove Village
- Business type: Manufacturer
- Founded: 1969
- View company profile
- Official website
Microline Surgical
Microline Surgical offers laparoscopic and electrosurgical instruments to hospitals and surgeons.
- City: Beverly
- Business type: Manufacturer
- View company profile
- Official website
Corza Ophthalmology (Katena)
Corza Ophthalmology is the ophthalmic business unit of Corza Medical, offering Katena and ASICO instruments, microsurgical knives and other products for eye surgery.
- City: Boulder
- Business type: Manufacturer, Supplier
- View company profile
- Official website
Cook Medical
Cook Medical is a family-owned medical device company that develops devices for minimally invasive procedures.
- City: Bloomington
- Business type: Manufacturer
- Founded: 1963
- View company profile
- Official website
Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a medical technology company offering orthopedic implants and digital technologies.
- City: Warsaw
- Business type: Manufacturer
- Official website
Sklar Surgical Instruments
Sklar Surgical Instruments supplies surgical instruments and sterile kits and offers instrument repair services.
- City: Malvern
- Business type: Supplier
- View company profile
- Official website
Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments
Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments supplies surgical instruments for many specialties and has offices on both US coasts.
- City: Westbury
- Business type: Supplier
- View company profile
- Official website
How this list was compiled
This is an editorial selection of companies listed in the SurgiFacts.com directory, whose details were checked against their official websites. It is not a market ranking, and the order of the list does not indicate size, quality or market position. The directory lists 11 companies in the United States. Manufacturers are listed first, followed by suppliers.
We used the following criteria:
- The company is listed in the directory as a manufacturer (companies with other business types are included only where noted).
- Its products are relevant to surgical or dental instruments.
- It has a verified official website.
- Its established year is shown where the company publishes one.
Inclusion is not an endorsement. Always confirm products, specifications and regulatory documentation directly with the company before ordering.
Find more companies
To see every company we list in the United States, visit the United States country directory, or browse the full company directory to compare manufacturers and suppliers in other countries. SurgiFacts.com does not sell instruments; please contact companies directly using the details on their profiles. Companies not listed can request inclusion in the directory.
You can also explore the surgical instrument database and upcoming industry exhibitions, where many of these companies exhibit.
Sources
- Company details: each company’s official website (linked above), as recorded and checked in the SurgiFacts.com directory.
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