Medical Device Assembly & Packaging

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Startup Cost
$80,000-$350,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
15-30 months
Profit Potential
$100,000-$500,000/year

Overview

Medical device assembly services provide specialized assembly and packaging for medical device manufacturers requiring clean room facilities and strict quality systems.

With medical device market worth $450+ billion and companies outsourcing assembly, specialized assemblers generate revenue of $200,000-$650,000 annually with profit margins of 30-45% through assembly contracts.

The business requires clean room or controlled environment, validated processes, quality management system (ISO 13485), and trained staff.

Services include sterile and non-sterile assembly, component inspection, packaging, sterilization prep, and documentation.

Pricing typically $3-$30 per unit depending on complexity and regulatory requirements.

Success factors include ISO 13485 certification, validated processes, comprehensive documentation, and quality consistency.

Common products include diagnostic kits, surgical instruments, disposable medical devices, and healthcare products.

All work requires extensive documentation and traceability.

The business requires significant investment in facility and quality systems but commands premium pricing due to specialized requirements.

Marketing focuses on demonstrating certifications, quality systems, and medical device industry relationships.

With medical device innovation continuing in 2025 and companies seeking US-based qualified assembly partners, medical device assembly offers opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to invest in regulatory compliance and quality systems for this specialized, high-value market.

Required Skills

  • Medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485)
  • Clean room operations and contamination control
  • Quality management systems
  • Validated processes and documentation
  • Statistical process control
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Premium pricing for specialized assembly
  • Growing medical device market
  • Recurring production contracts
  • High barriers to entry (less competition)
  • Critical service for device manufacturers

Cons

  • Expensive facility and certification requirements
  • Extensive documentation and validation
  • Strict quality control liability
  • ISO 13485 certification investment and maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance complexity

How to Get Started

  1. Secure clean room facility or controlled environment
  2. Obtain ISO 13485 and necessary certifications
  3. Develop quality management system
  4. Validate assembly processes
  5. Market to medical device manufacturers
  6. Start with non-sterile device assembly
  7. Build reputation and expand capabilities

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