Medical Molding for Life
Since 1989 ProMed has been a leading force in the art and science of medical molding to address an industry need for cleanroom molding of silicone components and assemblies. With our primary focus to manufacture components, which have medical applications which are short-term and long-term implantable, that are intricately designed silicone and plastic components. Our innovative processes include molding of components and automated assembly, including assembly of complete devices. Over the years, we have evolved into a full-service provider of molded parts and assembled products, including molded silicone components, bio-material grade plastic components, combination components (incorporating pharmaceuticals) and value added assemblies.
We utilize state-of-the art technology, draw from an experienced technical community, and take a creative systematic approach to provide you with a dependable, high-quality and overall cost-effective solution to your manufacturing needs. ProMed has the resources,quality systems and facilities to meet most dimensional and cosmetic print specifications and comply with rigorous industry standards. ProMed has garnered the reputation as the world’s benchmark for molded components and assemblies-and is one of a handful of companies in the world to provide contract manufacturing of drug-eluting products. Facilities are in Minneapolis, MN and Dorado, Puerto Rico with a total of 97,000 square feet of manufacturing space and approximately 200 employees.
Our innovative processes range from simply molding components to automated assembly to providing complete devices. We utilize state-of-the art technology, draw from an experienced technical community, and take a creative systematic approach to provide you with a dependable, high-quality and overall cost effective solution to your manufacturing needs.
Over the years, we have evolved into a full-service provider of molded parts and assembled products, including molded silicone components, biomaterial grade plastic components, combination components (pharmaceuticals into silicone) and value added assemblies. Through multiple media platforms, ProMed’s collaborative Design for Manufacturability (DFM) meetings include a diverse group of engineering experience that work to provide you with the best path that will meet your requirements, budget and timeline.
Let our team of experts take you all the way from concept to completion – or jump in anywhere in between. We offer complete in house production, prototype and technical services such as:
- Design, tooling, molding and assembly
- Transfer, liquid injection, RTV, insert and compression molding capabilities
- Prototype thru production volumes
- Standardized tooling platforms
- IQ/OQ/PQ activities
ISO 13485 - Class 10,000 Clean Rooms
Expertise in Medical Silicone Molding
- Automated Injection Molding
- Multi-cavity tooling
- Micro molds and micro molding
- Servo-controlled de-molding capabilities
- Insert molds, overmolds, and automation integration
- Transfer molding
- Compression molding
ProMed has expertise in working with the full spectrum of silicones covering a wide range of properties and characteristics. We will assist in your material selection to help ensure all design requirements are met. Our wide range of materials include: Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) 5 to 80 Durometer, High-consistency Rubber (HCR): 20 to 80 Durometer, Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone (RTV).
Medical, Pharmaceutical and Drug Eluting Advancements
- Steroid-eluting pacing and defibrillation leads
- Drug-eluting stents and balloons
- Antimicrobial catheters
- Wound or joint spacers
- Extended-release formulations utilizing subcutaneous implants
- Intrauterine devices
- Vaginal rings
- Ophthalmic implants.
As a leading contract manufacturer of polymer-based drug releasing molded dosage forms and combination device components, we have the experience and advancing technology to manage your product range. Working with both established and early-stage medical device and pharmaceutical companies, ProMed develops robust manufacturing processes and platforms for extended drug release from a variety of materials, including silicones and thermoplastics.
Applications:
Prototypes in 3-7 Days
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
- High Consistency Rubber (HCR)
- Room Temperature Vulcanizing Silicone (RTV)
- Epoxies, Plastics, and More!
- Implant-grade colorants
- Titanium Dioxide
- Barium Sulfate
- Teflon (PTFE)
Customers get products developed, launched, and released to market faster and for less cost than their competition. Our team of prototyping experts offers complete in-house mold design, mold build, and prototype component manufacturing. From Medical and Pharmaceutical to Aerospace, ProMed has the ability to easily handle Micro/Nano parts and in general anything within a 8″ x 8″ x 6″ cube.
Customer Feedback
Accomplishments
ProMed has garnered the reputation as the world’s benchmark for molded components and assemblies – and is one of a handful of companies in the world to provide contract manufacturing of drug-eluting products. Here are some of the awards we won for our products, services and dedication to work-life balance.
Manufacturer’s Alliance Manufacturer of the Year 2015
ProMed is honored to have been chosen as Manufacturer of the Year by Manufacturers Alliance. This award recognizes companies that share information and continuous improvement experiences to strengthen the local manufacturing community.
MRA HR Excellence 2014
ProMed is the 2014 win ner of MRA’s Human Resource Excellence Award. This award honors a member organization that improves the work life, well-being or productivity of their employees and/or their business overall.
Wellness by Design
2013 Platinum / 2012 Gold / 2011 Gold
Hennepin County recognizes local companies for successful employee health promotion efforts with the Wellness by Design Award. ProMed received the Gold award in 2011 and 2012 and the Platinum award in 2013.
“I can’t get over how good your company’s culture is. I’m telling you, I’ve been to close to 100 companies and there’s an energy a company has and yours is just a very positive energy. One of your employees today told me how much she enjoyed working at ProMed. She was at a respectable large OEM for a year and a half which she said she liked; but she likes ProMed so much more. I try to pick up on some of the things I learn at great companies for my tiny little office. For example, I learned from ProMed about paid days off on birthdays. I now do that. Knock on wood, I’ve had very low turnover which is rare for my business. I haven’t had anyone quit in a couple of years.”
Dave Freidson
Clinical Director
Synergy Health and Rehabilitation
Sorin Group Best Supplier of Mechanical Parts
ProMed has been awarded Best Supplier of Mechanical Parts by Sorin Group, in a unanimous decision by R&D, logistics, quality, and purchasing teams. We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to quality and customer support.