Our Markets
Flexan, an Ingersoll Rand Business, is a global leader in custom medical device manufacturing, with over seven decades of unparalleled expertise in molding, extrusion, assembly, and packaging solutions. Committed to excellence and innovation, Flexan offers medical device companies the precision, quality, and regulatory compliance necessary to succeed in a competitive market. Flexan’s tailored services, which are deeply rooted in silicone, rubber, and thermoplastic polymers, benefit healthcare technology firms worldwide by ensuring the development and delivery of top-tier, compliant products that meet the highest industry standards.
Our Facilities
With five global locations spanning Salt Lake City, Utah, to Suzhou, China, Flexan has a wide range of ISO 13485-certified Cleanroom facilities, each devoted to meeting the unique custom manufacturing needs of our medical device clients. Capabilities include Class I, Class II, and Class III custom medical device manufacturing.
Flexacution
Our unique Flexacution model is designed to ensure quality and engineering come together in a synergistic way to drive a higher level of quality in our manufacturing process.
Flexan Blog
LSR vs. HCR: What Are Some DIfferences?
With a long track record of biocompatibility, medical-grade silicone is a trusted choice in short- and long-term implantable devices and components. Two common forms stand out: Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) and High Consistency Silicone Rubber (HCR). While both materials share some similarities, they also exhibit distinct characteristics that make them suitable for different applications. What are some key differences?
Three Important Considerations When Evaluating a Silicone Manufacturing Partner
If you are considering working with a Custom Manufacturing Organization (CMO) on a medical device or component that requires silicone, you may want to keep in mind the following considerations, all of which can significantly impact the outcome of your project
Five Benefits of Working with an Experienced CMO
There are five notable advantages when you work with a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) that has a proven track record of experience.
Medical Device Compliance with FDA Regulations and International Standards
Getting a medical device cleared by the FDA is a challenging process. At Flexan, we’ve developed expertise over several decades of critical experience in ushering medical device components through the FDA submission process. In this article, we are going to...Flexan looks at this in the following article...
Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) for Medical Device Manufacturing – Part 2
When a company brings a new medical device to market, the road can be long and complex. There are several regulatory concerns to navigate. Additionally, there are some very important considerations regarding manufacturing...
Using Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) for Medical Device Manufacturing
Within the world of medical device manufacturing, Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) is a process that provides several benefits over other methods. Product strength and reduced weight, all while being more cost effective than some other alternatives, and still producing an...