MediSurge, a western Michigan medical device manufacturer, is stepping in to meet international demand for cardiovascular devices as a result of COVID-19. Due to international shipping delays and the rapid spread of the virus in Europe, an Italian-based medical manufacturer has been unable to meet supply demand within the United States. Since this product is essential for combating the pandemic, the MediSurge team was brought in to fill the need within the market. They have partnered with suppliers, MedBio and Boyd, and also ramped up capacity to provide raw materials at a faster rate resulting in MediSurge increasing their output by 22%.

MediSurge is uniquely positioned to meet needs because the raw materials used to create the product are local to Grand Rapids, MI.

The number one underlying condition for those affected by COVID-19 is heart complications. Medical Devices like suture guides used in open heart surgery are an essential item for US hospitals. 

MediSurge took the following steps to ensure demand is met:

• Increased labor: The team at MediSurge has added two operators to ensure they are able to increase output for finished goods in a timely manner.
• Increased raw materials: In order to increase output, the team increases the rate at which components and raw materials were entering into the facility. It is great supplier relationships and location that give MediSurge an advantage as they are located within the same city as their supplies, which negates shipping delays. 

Streamlined production process: To become more efficient, the MediSurge team streamed their workflow to help increase production.

About MediSurge
MediSurge, an ISO 13485:2016 Certified Contract Manufacturer, offers state-of-the-art design and engineering capabilities for medical devices. MediSurge handles all aspects of medical device development from engineering and manufacturing through sterilization, warehousing, and distribution. For more information, visit www.medisurge.com.

The company made national headlines in January with their collaboration with GVSU, Carbon 3D and aMDI on the launch of 3D printing for med devices in GR.