KSIC 271—Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies

Where 271 sits

1. C Manufacturing
2. 27 Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
3. 271 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies

Contains 2 narrower codes

• 2711 Manufacture of irradiation and electro-diagnostic apparatuses
• 2719 Manufacture of other medical and surgical equipment and orthopedic appliances

Description

This refers to industrial activities manufacturing X-ray application devices for internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry; electric and mechanical therapeutic and diagnostic devices; medical furniture and instruments; orthopedic and body correction devices; and other sterilizers for medical or physiochemical purposes. It also includes the manufacture of veterinary medical devices.

Cross-references for 271

• Manufacture of dental cement, surgical dressings, absorbent cotton, bandages, trowels, and other sutures ( 2130 )
• Manufacture of thermometers and body thermometers ( 2721 )
• Manufacture of optical microscopes ( 273 )
• Orthodontic and eyeglass fitting activities by dentists and ophthalmologists are classified under the appropriate item in 86

271 in other systems