Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing orthopedic, prosthetic, and surgical appliances and supplies, arch supports and other foot appliances; fracture appliances, elastic hosiery, abdominal supporters, braces, and trusses; bandages; surgical gauze and dressings; sutures; adhesive tapes and medicated plasters; and personal safety appliances and equipment. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing surgical and medical instruments are classified in Industry 3841. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing orthopedic or prosthetic appliances and in the personal fitting to the individual prescription by a physician are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5999.
The Orthopedic, Prosthetic, and Surgical Appliances and Supplies industry (NAICS 3842) is experiencing notable trends that are shaping its future. One significant trend is the increasing demand for personalized orthopedic and prosthetic solutions, driven by advancements in 3D printing technology. This technology allows for the creation of custom-fitted devices that offer better performance and comfort for patients.
Another trend is the growing integration of smart technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) into orthopedic and prosthetic devices. These smart devices can monitor patient activity and provide real-time feedback to both patients and healthcare providers, improving treatment outcomes.
Additionally, there is a rising focus on developing eco-friendly and sustainable products within the industry. Manufacturers are exploring the use of biodegradable materials and sustainable production processes to reduce their environmental impact.
Looking ahead, the industry is expected to see continued growth driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, an aging population, and advancements in medical technology. Innovations in materials science, such as the use of nanotechnology, are likely to lead to the development of lighter and more durable appliances and supplies, further boosting their adoption.
Abdominal supporters, braces, and trusses
Absorbent cotton, sterilized
Adhesive tape and plasters, medicated or non-medicated
Applicators, cotton tipped
Atomizers, medical
Autoclaves, hospital and surgical
Bandages and dressings, surgical and orthopedic
Bandages: plastics, muslin, and plaster of paris
Belts: sanitary, surgical, and corrective
Braces, elastic
Braces, orthopedic
Bulletproof vests
Canes, orthopedic
Cervical collars
Clothing, fire resistant and protective
Colostomy appliances
Corn remover and bunion pads
Corsets, surgical
Cosmetic restorations
Cotton, absorbent: sterilized
Cotton, including cotton balls
Crutches and walkers
Drapes, surgical: cotton
Dressings, surgical
Ear stoppers
Elastic hosiery, orthopedic
Extension shoes, orthopedic
First aid, snake bite, and burn kits
Foot appliances, orthopedic
Fracture appliances, surgical
Gas masks
Gauze, surgical: not made in weaving mills
Grafts, artificial: for surgery-made of braided or mesh artificial fibers
Gynecological supplies and appliances
Hearing aids
Helmets, space
Hosiery, support
Hydrotherapy equipment
Implants, surgical
Infant incubators
Intrauterine devices
Iron lungs
Life preservers, except cork and inflatable
Ligatures, medical
Limbs, artificial
Linemen's safety belts
Models, anatomical
Noise protectors, personal
Orthopedic devices and materials
Pads, incontinent and bed
Personal safety appliances and equipment
Plugs, ear and nose
Prosthetic appliances and supplies
Radiation shielding aprons, gloves, and sheeting
Respirators
Respiratory protection equipment, personal
Restraints, patient
Safety appliances and equipment, personal
Safety gloves, all materials
Socks, stump
Space suits
Splints, pneumatic and wood
Sponges, surgical
Sterilizers, hospital and surgical
Stockinette, surgical
Stretchers
Suits, firefighting: asbestos
Supports: abdominal, ankle, arch, and kneecap
Surgical appliances and supplies, except medical instruments
Suspensories
Sutures
Swabs, sanitary cotton
Tongue depressors
Traction apparatus
Trusses: orthopedic and surgical
Welders'hoods
Wheel chairs
Whirlpool baths, hydrotherapy equipment
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