339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Introduction

NAICS code 339113 represents a vital and specialized segment of the manufacturing industry — Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. This industry plays a critical role in healthcare by producing high-quality surgical instruments, orthopedic devices, and other medical apparatus necessary for patient care and surgical procedures. Understanding NAICS 339113 is essential for businesses operating in this space and government contractors seeking opportunities within the medical manufacturing sector.

What is NAICS Code 339113?

NAICS 339113 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing a broad range of surgical appliances and supplies, which include:

• Orthopedic devices (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)
• Surgical instruments (e.g., scalpels, forceps)
• Medical and surgical apparatus (e.g., catheters, surgical drapes)

This classification assures standardized recognition for companies involved in producing equipment critical to surgical and medical applications.

Sector and Typical Business Activities

Sector: Manufacturing

Companies in this NAICS code operate within the manufacturing sector, focusing on precision medical devices and supplies. Typical business activities include:

• Designing and producing orthopedic devices such as braces, artificial limbs, and orthopedic canes
• Manufacturing surgical instruments like scalpels, surgical scissors, and forceps
• Producing medical and surgical apparatus including surgical drapes, catheters, orthopedic extensions, hospital beds, and sterilizers
• Creating personal protective equipment related to surgical and biohazard environments

With advanced technology and stringent quality control, these manufacturers ensure products meet regulatory and clinical demands.

Eligibility and Size Standards

For small business eligibility and government contracting purposes, the size standard for NAICS code 339113 is typically defined as:

• Maximum Employees: 800 employees

Businesses with 800 or fewer employees in this classification qualify as small businesses, enhancing their ability to compete for government contracts tailored to small business development.

Examples of Businesses under NAICS 339113

Organizations that fall under NAICS 339113 include:

• Manufacturers of orthopedic devices such as braces, artificial limbs, and orthopedic extension shoes
• Producers of surgical instruments like scalpels, tongue depressors, and surgical scissors
• Companies making medical and surgical apparatus such as catheters, surgical drapes, hospital beds, sterilizers, and sutures
• Specialty businesses manufacturing protective equipment such as biohazard suits and radiation shielding aprons

These companies serve hospitals, medical facilities, research labs, and healthcare providers.

Detailed Code Description and Product Examples

Product / Service Description	Manufacturing Activity
Adhesive tape, medical	Manufacturing of specialized medical adhesive tapes
Arch supports, orthopedic	Production of orthopedic arch supports
Artificial limbs	Manufacturing prosthetic and artificial limbs
Autoclaves, laboratory-type (except dental)	Manufacturing sterilizers for laboratories
Bandages and dressings, surgical and orthopedic	Production of sterile bandages and dressings
Beds, hospital	Manufacturing hospital beds and related hospital furniture
Biohazard protective clothing and accessories	Producing protective suits and accessories for biohazard safety
Blood testing apparatus, laboratory-type	Manufacturing specialized apparatus for blood testing
Bulletproof vests	Fabrication of ballistic protective clothing
Cervical collars	Manufacturing orthopedic cervical collars
Clean room suits and accessories	Production of clean room clothing for sterile environments
Colostomy appliances	Manufacturing medical appliances for colostomy care
Cotton and cotton balls, absorbent	Production of sterile cotton supplies
Crutches and walkers	Manufacturing mobility aids such as crutches and walkers
Drapes, surgical, disposable	Production of disposable surgical drapes
Elastic hosiery, orthopedic	Manufacturing orthopedic support stockings
First-aid, snake bite, or burn kits	Manufacturing emergency medical kits
Foot appliances, orthopedic	Production of orthopedic foot supports
Furniture, hospital, specialized	Manufacturing hospital-specific furniture like operating tables
Gas masks	Fabricating respiratory protection equipment
Gauze, surgical	Manufacturing sterile gauze products
Gloves, rubber (examination, surgeon’s)	Producing various types of rubber gloves
Gynecological supplies and appliances	Manufacturing specialized gynecological devices
Hard hats	Producing industrial and safety hard hats
Helmets, safety (except athletic)	Manufacturing safety helmets for various applications
Hospital beds	Production of hospital bed units
Hydrotherapy equipment	Manufacturing equipment used for hydrotherapy treatments
Implants, surgical	Producing surgical implants and prosthetics
Incubators, infant and laboratory-type	Manufacturing infant and lab incubators
Intraocular lenses	Producing lenses for ophthalmic surgery
Intrauterine devices	Manufacturing contraceptive devices
Laboratory-type evaporation apparatus	Producing lab evaporators
Life preservers	Manufacturing personal flotation devices
Limbs, artificial	Fabricating prosthetic limbs
Noise protectors, personal	Producing ear plugs and hearing protection
Operating room tables	Manufacturing tables and supporting equipment for surgeries
Orthopedic canes	Producing canes for orthopedic support
Orthopedic devices manufacturing and sales in retail	Manufacturing and retail sales of orthopedic devices
Personal safety devices, not specified elsewhere	Producing safety devices for personal use
Radiation shielding aprons, gloves, and sheeting	Manufacturing radiation protective apparel
Respiratory protection mask	Producing masks for breathing protection
Restraints, patient	Manufacturing patient restraint devices
Shoes, orthopedic extension	Producing orthopedic shoe extensions
Slitting medical adhesive tapes for the trade	Processing adhesive tapes for medical use
Splints	Manufacturing orthopedic splints
Sterilizers, hospital and surgical	Producing sterilization equipment for medical use
Stretchers, medical	Manufacturing medical stretchers
Surgical and medical masks	Producing surgical masks and respiratory protection
Surgical implants	Manufacturing implants for surgical procedures
Sutures, surgical	Producing surgical suturing materials
Tapes, medical adhesive	Manufacturing medical adhesive tapes
Tongue depressors	Producing disposable tongue depressors
Traction apparatus	Manufacturing orthopedic traction devices
Ultrasonic medical cleaning equipment	Producing ultrasonic cleaners for medical instruments
Vacuum pumps, laboratory-type	Manufacturing vacuum pumps used in laboratory settings
Welder's hoods	Producing specialized protective hoods
Wheelchairs	Manufacturing wheelchairs and mobility aids
Whirlpool baths (hydrotherapy equipment)	Producing hydrotherapy baths

FAQ: NAICS Code 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Q1: What types of products are included in NAICS 339113?
A1: This code includes orthopedic devices, surgical instruments, medical and surgical apparatus, hospital beds, sterilizers, and protective equipment among many others.

Q2: Which sector does NAICS 339113 belong to?
A2: This code falls under the Manufacturing sector.

Q3: What is the employee size standard for small businesses in NAICS code 339113?
A3: Businesses with 800 or fewer employees are considered small under this NAICS classification.

Q4: Can a company manufacturing surgical masks fall under NAICS 339113?
A4: Yes, manufacturing surgical and medical masks is included in this NAICS code.

Q5: Is wheelchair manufacturing included in NAICS 339113?
A5: Yes, wheelchair manufacturing is part of this industry classification.

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Understanding NAICS code 339113 is critical for manufacturers in the medical device and surgical supplies industry, as well as for those seeking government contracting opportunities. This classification ensures the accurate identification of businesses involved in producing life-saving medical appliances and supplies, supporting the continued advancement of healthcare infrastructure.