Ophthalmology in Connecticut

Zimmer Biomet is a leading global medical technology company specializing in orthopedic implants, surgical robotics, and digital health solutions. The company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of joint replacement systems, trauma devices, spine products, and minimally invasive surgical instruments. Core product lines include the Persona knee system, Z1 hip system, ROSA robotic surgery platform, and specialized solutions for foot & ankle, shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine applications. The company also offers digital care management platforms (mymobility) and AI-enabled surgical navigation systems. Zimmer Biomet serves orthopedic surgeons, hospitals, and surgical centers globally with FDA-cleared and CE-marked devices. Manufacturing capabilities span multiple facilities in North America and internationally, with regulatory compliance including FDA 510(k) clearances and ISO certifications. The company provides comprehensive support including surgical education, training, reimbursement assistance, and equipment servicing. Additionally, Zimmer Biomet distributes specialty products in CMF (craniomaxillofacial), thoracic, trauma, and other surgical specialties through strategic business units.

Fiberoptics Technology Inc. (FTI) is a North American designer and manufacturer of standard and custom fiber optic components for non-telecom medical, industrial, military, and commercial applications. Founded in 1977, the company specializes in fiber optic lighting systems, light guides, and cables for surgical, endoscopic, and diagnostic imaging applications. FTI operates two fully equipped manufacturing facilities in Connecticut and Florida, maintaining the largest fiber production capacity among North American fiber optic manufacturers. The company manufactures over 500 varieties of single and bifurcated medical light guide cables for surgical and endoscopy lighting, along with ring lights, goosenecks, backlights, and spot-to-line light guides. Core capabilities include fiber drawing, fiber assembly, electronic assembly, CNC machining, laser engraving, and rapid prototyping. FTI holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications at both facilities, FDA registration, AS9100 compliance at the Connecticut location, and RoHS and REACH compliance company-wide. The company also maintains ITAR registration and FAR compliance. Applications include surgical lighting, endoscopic visualization, dental curing, machine vision, metrology, quality assurance, and specialized industrial lighting. FTI offers custom design and engineering services, contract manufacturing at scale, and responsive prototype development with proprietary processes for fiber drawing and light guide construction.

MICROspecialties LLC manufactures disposable ophthalmic surgical products and instruments since 1984. The company specializes in single-use ophthalmic blades, cannulas, MicroKeratome blades, speculums, and related surgical consumables. Product lines include the MICROkare line of quality disposable ophthalmic products launched in 2004, along with marking pens, micro edge knives, PVA and fluid management products, patient drapes, custom injection trays, retina products, laser-calibrated MicroKeratome blades, MicroKeratome tubing sets, custom surgical packs, dry eye products, post-op refractive and cataract kits, and eye shields. The company serves ophthalmology practices performing cataract, refractive, vitreoretinal, glaucoma, corneal, and oculoplastic procedures. MICROspecialties holds ISO 13485 certification and MDSAP (Medical Device Single Audit Program) certification. The company operates from Middletown, Connecticut and provides comprehensive ophthalmic surgical supply solutions designed to reduce procurement complexity by consolidating multiple product categories under one vendor.

Carwild Corporation is a contract medical device manufacturer operating facilities in New London, Connecticut, and San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, in partnership with Medsorb Dominicana, S.A. The company specializes in absorbent medical technologies and custom converting services for the medical device industry. Carwild manufactures products using polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and hydrophilic urethane (PU) foam, specialty medical-grade threads, and North American-sourced cotton, rayon, and composite materials. Converting capabilities include injection molding, die-cutting, sonic welding, sewing, assembly, and sterile packaging. The company holds ISO 13485 certification and U.S. FDA registration, ensuring compliance with medical device manufacturing standards. Carwild serves diverse medical markets including dental, ophthalmic, ENT, orthopedic, neurological, endovascular, and wound care applications. The company operates a ship-to-stock program and distributes to over 45 countries worldwide. Founded in 1978 by Joel Wildstein, Carwild is family-owned and currently led by second-generation president David Wildstein. With over 40 years of medical industry experience, the company provides scalable manufacturing solutions ranging from small-batch custom projects to large-scale production. Manufacturing includes absorbent component fabrication, precision converting, and complete assembly with sterile packaging capabilities.