Medical Device Contract Assembly: Results You Can Trust

When surgeons pick up a scalpel, when technicians administer scans, when patients visit their health care providers, they all depend on precision and accuracy. They have to trust that their careers, results, and health are in good hands – or, rather, in good instruments. Medical device contract assembly depends on the highest level of quality control, consistent application of best practices, and a zero tolerance policy on defects. 

What sets outstanding medical device assembly contractors apart from the rest? A few factors include:

• Policies. Reliable assembly contractors adhere to the rigorous regulations set out by ISO9001 and AS9100C. Certification indicates that contractors meet the high standards of these organizations and will be able to assemble and kit medical device components with exceptional skill, integrity, and final results.

To earn accreditation, companies must document their processes, define their quality control systems, implement processes for remediating or correcting mistakes, conduct regular quality audits, and provide ongoing training and support for employees.

• Processes. As mentioned, to earn certification, contractors must have reliable processes in place for continual improvement to ensure they deliver optimal quality today – and tomorrow. It is important that these processes are clearly documented and adhered to by employees from the top of an organization to the bottom.
• People. The people truly make the difference. While some contractors offer cheap labor and overseas solutions, they are too often at the expense of quality. When manufacturers hire and actively train and support high-potential prospects, customers benefit in a significant gain in precision.

DNKB, Inc., for instance, is committed to hiring veterans and ensuring they secure well-paying, highly-rewarding employment opportunities. Customers benefit from their wide range of skills sets, as well as the discipline they bring to their work.

There is no room for error when assembling medical devices; companies should balance price with quality and choose contractors that can deliver on both counts.