Michigan Ranks Fourth In Midwest Medical Device Companies

CLEVELAND ? A new study by an Ohio bioscience development organization shows Illinois is the top state in the Midwest in medical device companies, with Ohio second and Michigan ranked fourth.

Using FDA registration records, BioEnterprise reported 966 companies in Illinois have registered with the FDA for medical devices. Registered medical device companies include both manufacturers and distributors. Ohio ranks second at 625 companies, followed by Minnesota at 577, Michigan at 448, Indiana at 359, Wisconsin at 350, Missouri at 310, Kansas at 145, Kentucky at 103 and Iowa at 83.

“The existing manufacturing base provides a strong foundation for Ohio’s growing bioscience economy,” said Baiju Shah, CEO of BioEnterprise. “Ohio manufacturers have recognized the economic opportunities in the biosciences and are leveraging their specialized skills in materials and electronics to participate in this growing sector. From an industry-building perspective, our medical device firms are advantaged by having a vibrant, local supplier base.”

BioEnterprise is a business formation, recruitment, and acceleration effort designed to support the growth of bioscience companies. Located in Cleveland, BioEnterprise provides management counsel and support services to health care companies. BioEnterprise’s partners are Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Summa Health System. Additional technology partners include the NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland State University, NorTech, and BioOhio.

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