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Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
NAICS 339113 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing surgical appliances and supplies. Examples of products made by these establishments are orthopedic devices, prosthetic appliances, surgical dressings, crutches, surgical sutures, personal industrial safety devices (except protective eyewear), hospital beds, and operating room tables.
Start with the work promised to the client.
For Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, clarify the services, contracts and consequences of an error. Review products liability, recall and withdrawal exposure, manufacturing errors and omissions. Confirm which professional activities and additional services the proposed coverage actually addresses.
Questions to ask
- What specific product types are manufactured — consumable supplies, external devices, or implantable components?
- What is the current FDA regulatory status — 510(k) cleared, PMA approved, or exempt — for each product line?
- Does the operation have an ISO 13485 or equivalent quality management system certification?
- What is the geographic distribution scope — regional, national, or international?
- Has the business experienced any product liability claims, FDA actions, or voluntary recalls in the past five years?
- Are any products custom-fabricated for individual patients, or is production standardized?
- For Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about implantable devices or life-critical surgical products with limited market history or recent fda clearance?
- For Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior product liability claims, fda warning letters, or voluntary/mandatory recalls?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing medical, surgical, ophthalmic, and veterinary instruments and apparatus (except electrotherapeutic, electromedical, and irradiation apparatus): 339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Manufacturing dental equipment, dental supplies, dental laboratory apparatus, and specialized dental laboratory furniture (e.g., dental chairs): 339114 — Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
- Manufacturing electronic hearing aids: 334510 — Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Manufacturing industrial protective eyewear: 339115 — Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing sporting goods helmets and protective equipment: 339920 — Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
Census classification reference
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Establishments in this class manufacture a wide range of surgical appliances and medical supplies — including orthopedic braces, prosthetic limbs, surgical sutures, dressings, hospital beds, operating room equipment, and personal safety devices. Operations typically involve precision fabrication, quality control, and regulatory compliance with FDA oversight. Products are generally sold to hospitals, surgical centers, distributors, durable medical equipment suppliers, and in some cases directly to patients or practitioners.
Questions to investigate
- What specific product types are manufactured — consumable supplies, external devices, or implantable components?
- What is the current FDA regulatory status — 510(k) cleared, PMA approved, or exempt — for each product line?
- Does the operation have an ISO 13485 or equivalent quality management system certification?
- What is the geographic distribution scope — regional, national, or international?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.