NAICS Code for Medical Devices

Primary Medical Device Codes

Business Activity	NAICS Code	Industry Title
Instruments (Surgical/Medical)	339112	Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Supplies & Appliances	339113	Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
Electromedical (Electronic)	334510	Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
Wholesale/Distribution	423450	Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

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What Do These Medical Device Codes Cover?

According to the official 2022 NAICS data, the classification is split based on whether the device is a mechanical instrument, a consumable supply, or an advanced electronic apparatus.

Code 339112 (Instruments) Covers:

• Surgical Instruments: Clamps, forceps, scalpels, and saws.
• Diagnostic Tools: Stethoscopes, blood pressure apparatus, and medical thermometers.
• Syringes & Needles: Hypodermic needles and various IV apparatus.
• Catheters: All types of medical-grade tubing for patient care.

Code 339113 (Supplies & Appliances) Covers:

• Orthopedic Devices: Braces, splints, and artificial limbs (prosthetics).
• Surgical Implants: Joint replacements and other internal surgical supports.
• Consumables: Bandages, dressings, and cotton-tipped applicators.
• Specialized Furniture: Hospital beds and operating room tables.

Code 334510 (Electromedical) Covers:

• Imaging Systems: MRI, medical ultrasound, and PET scanners.
• Life Support: Pacemakers, heart-lung machines, and ventilators.
• Monitoring: Patient monitoring systems and electrocardiographs (EKG).

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Does My Business Qualify?

Your business qualifies for a Manufacturing (33***)** code if:

• You are the primary manufacturer or final assembler of the medical device.
• You own the intellectual property and design specifications for the device.
• You transform raw materials (metal, plastic, electronics) into a finished medical product.

Your business may not qualify for these codes if:

• You are a Wholesaler: If you buy devices from manufacturers and sell them to hospitals or doctors, use 423450.
• You are a Retailer: If you sell items like wheelchairs or hearing aids directly to the public in a store, use 456199 (All Other Health and Personal Care Retailers).
• You Manufacture X-Ray Tubes: If you specialize in radiation-based equipment, use 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing).
• You provide IT Services: If you develop software for medical devices but don’t make the hardware, use 513210 (Software Publishers) or 541511.

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Where Will You Need This Code?

FDA Registration. When registering a medical device facility with the FDA, you must provide your NAICS code to align with federal industry classifications.

SBA Loan Applications. Lenders use these codes to assess the high-capital nature of medical manufacturing. It is required for SBA 7(a) loans for R&D or factory expansion.

Federal Contracting via SAM.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense are major purchasers of medical devices. You must register on SAM.gov using the correct manufacturing or wholesaling code to bid.

Business Insurance. Insurance providers use these codes to determine Product Liability insurance rates, which are critical for medical device manufacturers.

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339112 in the NAICS Hierarchy

Every NAICS code sits inside a structured hierarchy. Here is the breakdown for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing:

Level	Code	Title
Sector	31-33	Manufacturing
Subsector	339	Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Industry Group	3391	Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
NAICS Industry	33911	Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
National Industry	339112	Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

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