Endoscopes (Flexible/Rigid) in Massachusetts

Hood Laboratories, founded in 1962, manufactures specialized medical devices for head, neck, and chest surgery with focus on airway management and otolaryngology. The company originated as the original manufacturer of T-Tubes for otolaryngologists and has expanded to serve rhinologists, allergists, laryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and thoracic surgeons. Core product lines include laryngeal stents (Mehta stents), tracheal-bronchial stents (Harrell Y-Stents), salivary management devices (Schaitkin Salivary Duct Cannula and Walvekar Salivary Duct Stents), and rigid bronchoscope systems (Efer bronchoscopes). Products are used at leading medical centers including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Hood maintains emphasis on quality control, custom manufacturing capabilities, and collaborative product development with clinical specialists. The company operates as a niche medical device manufacturer with established relationships in interventional pulmonology and surgical specialty markets.

Myriad Fiber Imaging Technologies is an ISO 13485-certified medical device manufacturer specializing in ultra-precision micro-endoscopy and visualization systems. Founded in 1995, the company designs and manufactures sub-1mm diameter fiberscopes, videoscopes, and CMOS imaging endoscopes ranging from 0.37mm to 5mm in diameter. MFI offers comprehensive OEM contract manufacturing, including electronic assembly, CMOS imaging systems, optical design, image processing, CNC machining, and micro-optics assembly. The company operates an 18,000 sq ft ISO-certified facility with 30+ years of technical expertise, serving primarily the medical sector (80% of business) alongside government, aerospace, and industrial applications. MFI is a U.S. distributor of Fujikura fiber optics and OmniVision CMOS sensors, providing both high-volume production and low-volume prototyping capabilities.

Precision Optics Corp. is a vertically integrated optical imaging systems and components manufacturer specializing in micro-precision optics for minimally invasive medical procedures. The company designs, prototypes, and manufactures CMOS endoscopic cameras, micro-optics assemblies (including custom lenses and prisms), fiber bundle scopes, and rod lens systems for endoscopy, 3D visualization, and robotic surgery applications. Their products serve challenging anatomical environments requiring miniaturization down to 0.37 mm lenses and 0.10 mm prisms, addressing applications in gastroenterology, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, and other minimally invasive surgical specialties. Precision Optics offers the Unity™ Imaging Platform, a modular, proven system supporting development from prototyping through production. The company combines opto-mechanical design, optical assembly expertise, and interdisciplinary engineering capabilities to deliver customized solutions meeting specific clinical and manufacturing standards. Beyond medical devices, Precision Optics serves defense and aerospace sectors with micro-optical components. The firm is recognized as a domestic optics manufacturing partner with rapid response capabilities for complex imaging and illumination requirements in confined surgical spaces.

Kirwan Surgical Products LLC is a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of microsurgical instruments and electrosurgical devices serving ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ENT), plastic and reconstructive surgery, and orthopedic specialties. The company designs and manufactures bipolar and monopolar forceps, generators, pencils, suction coagulators, and ancillary surgical instruments. Product lines include the POLARIS™ reusable bipolar forceps (single-piece high-performance non-stick design), AURA™ non-stick bipolar forceps (35+ years of R&D), and Liberty™ disposable bipolar forceps. The company offers bipolar generators in 20-Watt, 40-Watt, and 70-Watt configurations, all lightweight and compact. Additional offerings include disposable and reusable bipolar pencils (14–27 gauge), monopolar forceps with serrated tips, microdissection needles and electrodes, battery cauteries (low and high temperature models), I/A handpieces (straight and curved styles, autoclavable), Side by Side probes for intranasal coagulation, monopolar and bipolar cords (disposable and reusable), and Bankart Shoulder Repair Sets for open shoulder procedures. All instruments are manufactured to exacting standards for precision microsurgical use. Cords are noted for flexibility, suppleness, and durability, with support for multiple connection types including fixed pin and flying lead styles. The company targets surgical centers, hospitals, and specialty practices in demanding microsurgical applications.

Boston Medical Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of ENT surgical and respiratory products, including rigid and flexible bronchoscopes, airway stents, and specialized instruments for interventional pulmonology and otorhinolaryngology. The company manufactures the original Montgomery Brand Products, developed by physicians for clinical use. Product portfolio includes DUTAU NOVATECH modular bronchoscopes, DUMON silicone airway stents, Safe-T-Tubes (standard and thoracic series), ROTEPS bronchoscopy forceps, SURVAC suction catheters, and STERITALC talc for pleurodesis procedures. The company holds FDA clearance for STERITALC (available in the US) and manufactures products compliant with international regulatory standards. Boston Medical Products provides electronic labeling (e-labelling) for product instructions for use and serves hospitals, surgical centers, and interventional pulmonology departments globally. The company is accredited by VAWD (Verbandsmaterial und Wundversorgung Distributor). Boston Medical Products is part of the bess group, which includes partnerships with international specialists such as Kurz in passive middle ear implants. Products are marketed under NOVATECH and other brand names for respiratory, ENT, and thoracic surgical applications.

Optim LLC manufactures endoscopic visualization equipment for ENT (ear, nose, throat) and functional endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) applications, along with security and industrial inspection systems. The company specializes in portable, high-quality endoscopic instruments designed for clinical use in otolaryngology and speech-language pathology practices. Primary product lines include the ENTity XL/SDXL rigid endoscopic system, the ENTity MobileFEES portable platform, flexible nasopharyngoscopes (ENT 3.6FP), rigid sinuscopes, and complementary accessories such as portable LED light sources (PLS) and USB video capture systems (VidCap). The company also manufactures security and industrial visualization equipment including the FreedomView videoscope and fiberscope systems. Optim operates a contract design and manufacturing division offering medical device design and manufacturing expertise. The company emphasizes durability, optical clarity, portability, and submersibility for complete disinfection. Manufacturing capabilities include fused fiber optics, precision optical components, and light source coupling. The company provides comprehensive customer support including service and repair, care and maintenance guidance, in-service training, and product registration programs. Optim holds GSA contract capabilities and serves healthcare providers across the United States. The company is based in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and employs a leadership team with extensive experience in medical device manufacturing, quality assurance, optical engineering, and ENT sales.

Global Interconnect, Inc. (Gii) is a contract manufacturing partner specializing in custom connectors, cable assemblies, and electromechanical components for energy-based and diagnostic medical devices. Established in 1995 and ISO 13485/ISO 9001 certified, Gii serves leading medical device OEMs with custom engineering, design optimization, and precision manufacturing of performance-critical sub-assemblies and finished devices. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Florida, and China, emphasizing value engineering, regulatory compliance, and supply chain efficiency. Gii's expertise spans surgical instrumentation, diagnostic imaging devices, ablation systems, endoscopy equipment, and specialty medical instrumentation. Their service model combines advanced manufacturing capabilities with engineering consultation to accelerate product development, reduce costs, and ensure quality and safety standards for MedTech OEMs globally.