Medical Device

Firms in the medical device and equipment sub sector of the bioscience industry produce a variety of biomedical instruments and other health care products and supplies for diagnostics, surgery, patient care, and laboratories. The sub sector is continually advancing the application of electronics and information technologies to improve and automate testing and patient care capabilities.

Examples of Medical Device Products

Bioimaging equipment
Surgical supplies and instruments
Orthopedic and prosthetic implants and devices
Laser eye surgery instruments
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
Vascular stents and other implantable devices
Dental instruments and orthodontics
Walkers, wheelchairs, and beds

Examples of of Medical Device Companies

Alcon
Baxter International
Boston Scientific Corp.
Cardinal Health
GE Healthcare
Medtronic
Siemens Medical Solutions
Stryker
Tyco Healthcare
3M Health Care