TSIC 32501—Manufacturing of medical instruments and equipment.

Where 32501 sits

1. C Production
2. 32 Production of other products.
3. 325 Manufacturing of medical and dental instruments and equipment.
4. 3250 Manufacturing of medical and dental instruments and equipment.
5. 32501 Manufacturing of medical instruments and equipment.

What 32501 includes

• Production of surgical drapes, sutures, and sterile linens.
• Production of ultrasonic cleaning/washing equipment for medical laboratories.
• Production of laboratory sterilizers.
• Production of laboratory distillation equipment and centrifuges.
• Production of medical, surgical, or veterinary furniture such as operating tables, examination tables, and hospital beds with mechanical devices.
• Production of bone fixation plates and screws, syringes, needles, catheters, cannula etc.
• Production of orthopedic surgical instruments and prosthetics.
• Production of glass eyes.
• Production of medical thermometers.
• Production of ophthalmic products: eyeglasses, sunglasses, prescription lenses, safety glasses, contact lenses.
• Production of bone cement.

What 32501 excludes

• The manufacture of medical bandages, pads/sponges, and medical-grade absorbent materials is classified under activity 21001.
• The manufacture of medical and physical therapy electrical equipment is classified under activity 26600.
• The manufacture of optical lenses and mirrors is classified under activity 26701.
• The manufacture of ultrasonic cleaning/washing machines (excluding those used in laboratories and dentistry) is classified under activity 27909.
• The manufacture of wheelchairs is classified under activity 30922.
• The manufacture of ultrasonic cleaning/washing machines used in dentistry is classified under activity 32502.

32501 in other systems