Global Manufacturing

Global Manufacturing Leadership

With multiple facilities worldwide, Paragon Medical delivers state-of-the-art medical device components and assemblies. Leveraging advanced technologies and a global footprint, we cater to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, ensuring quality, precision, and reliability.

Our global manufacturing strategy reflects our commitment to providing exceptional services that cater to the unique needs of our customers. Our operations extend beyond our core facilities in the United States, Minnesota and Chicago, also utilizing sites in Mexico and Taiwan. This approach enables us to optimize resources, leverage regional expertise, and meet the demands of a dynamic, globalized market.

Why Global Manufacturing Matters to Our Customers

Our decision to expand manufacturing outside the United States is driven by three key factors:

• Specialized Expertise: Some locations provide unique capabilities tailored to specific manufacturing processes.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Operating in regions with lower production costs helps us deliver high-quality services at competitive prices.
• Resource Availability: Access to skilled labor and advanced technologies ensures we maintain excellence across all operations.

Our Global Manufacturing Capabilities

Paragon Medical brings unmatched expertise across the globe. Each location is equipped with specialized capabilities to meet the unique demands of the medical device industry.

Taipei, Taiwan
 
In Taiwan, we focus on high-volume, low-cost cable assembly production. Our team delivers medical-grade electrical interconnects that serve global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

• High-volume, low-cost cable assembly for global distribution.
• Expertise in medical-grade electrical interconnects.

Reynosa, Mexico
 
Reynosa is central to our operations for labor-intensive processes and advanced cable assembly work. Here, we:

• Manufacture multi-conductor cable assemblies with fine wire, twisted pairs, shielding, and over-braiding.
• Terminate specialized cables used in catheter manufacturing, supporting devices for cardiac current mapping.
• Conduct intricate assemblies requiring a combination of technical precision and skilled craftsmanship.

Midwest, United States

• Core facilities for laser ablation, metal welding, metal cutting, and custom interconnect manufacturing.
• Pioneering innovations in orthopedic and implantable devices.
• Custom design capabilities for connectors and interconnect solutions.

Avicenna – Precision Laser Expertise

 Mastering Laser Ablation & Fine Wire Processing

Delivering precision and reliability in laser ablation and automated processing for advanced medical components. Avicenna’s facilities in Montevideo, MN, and Reynosa, MX, specialize in cutting-edge technologies to support complex medical device requirements. Founded in 2000, Avicenna focuses on laser ablation of polymers, laser welding, and thermoforming to develop and manufacture catheter and fine wire components for medical devices.

Key Capabilities:

• Precision laser ablation of coils
• Laser marked cables
• Precision laser ablated lead bodies
• Laser etched lead bodies

TSE – Custom Cabling & Connectors

Your Partner in Medical Cable Solutions Expertly engineered medical cable assemblies and customized connectors tailored for critical applications. Operating across Jackson, MN; Reynosa, MX; and Taipei, Taiwan, TSE provides global reach and specialized manufacturing. Founded in 1972, TSE’s expertise includes end-to-end cable assembly and innovative interconnect solutions for next-generation products.

Design Capabilities:

• Custom connectors and cable
• Cable assembly and material selection
• Custom components and assembly
• Catheter handle design and internal PCB assemblies

Manufacturing Capabilities:

• ISO Class 7 cleanroom assembly
• Custom cable assembly
• Box build and electronics assembly

Value-Added Services:

• Finished device packaging and sterilization services
• Label design and finished product label application
• Design for steam autoclave and Sterrad sterilization methods

Applications:

• Antenna assemblies for recharging and programming
• Neuromodulation leads
• Powered surgical tool cable assemblies

Laserage – Advanced Metal Cutting & Welding

 Precision in Laser Cutting & Swiss Turning

Providing top-tier laser cutting, drilling, and micro-welding for intricate medical components. Laserage’s Waukegan, IL, facility delivers unparalleled precision for advanced medical applications. Since 1979, Laserage has been a leader in custom laser processing, focusing on precision medical device components.

Key Capabilities:

• Precision tube processing for medical devices, implants, stents, and surgical tools
• Precision laser cutting metals, plastics, and ceramics
• Precision laser metal welding (including hermetic sealing) for medical device assemblies

Laser Systems Used:

• CO₂ Lasers
• Nd:YAG Lasers
• Fiber Lasers

Value-Added Services:

• Metal finishing
• Tumbling and micro-blasting
• Electro-polishing
• Nitinol shape-setting and polishing
• Chemical passivation and acid cleaning

Supporting Customer Success Globally

Our global footprint ensures we can respond to customer needs swiftly and efficiently, regardless of location. Each facility is equipped with specialized capabilities to provide:

• Custom Interconnects for seamless device functionality.
• Cable assemblies built with precision for critical applications.
• Laser welding and processing to meet the highest standards of medical device reliability.
• Tubing and catheter manufacturing for life-saving technologies.

Through this strategic approach, we align our operations with our customers' goals, ensuring superior service, timely delivery, and innovative solutions.

We deliver a broad range of manufacturing capabilities, ensuring excellence at every step:

Interconnects	From simple wiring to complex, custom connectors and assembly solutions designed to meet rigorous medical standards.
Cables	High-precision micro cabling and medical-grade assemblies for diverse healthcare applications.
Molding	Expertise in liquid silicone, silicone transfer, and low-pressure molding for high-quality, durable components.
Wires	Advanced high-density wire processing with precise configurations for critical medical tools.
Welding	Precision laser and ultrasonic welding techniques for robust and reliable connections.
Laser Processes	State-of-the-art cutting, drilling, and ablation services, enabling intricate and high-performance medical device designs.
Assemblies	Comprehensive solutions for complete product assembly, including finished device packaging and sterilization.
Tubing	Specialized tube processing, including cutting, shaping, and forming, tailored for intricate medical devices like catheters and surgical instruments.

At Paragon Medical, our passion for innovation and commitment to quality define everything we do. Our global manufacturing teams work tirelessly to push the boundaries of medical manufacturing, ensuring that we deliver solutions that save lives and improve outcomes.