Medical

Medical Device Protection and Molded Component Solutions

Caplugs manufactures protective and functional plastic, silicone and rubber components for medical devices and instrument applications. Choose from ready-to-ship standard products, or work with our in-house engineering and molding teams to develop a custom solution.

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Years of Manufacturing Expertise

50,000+

Catalog Products

13

Global Manufacturing Facilities

1,300+

Medical Customers Worldwide

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Top Global Medical Device Companies Partner With Caplugs

Medical Molding Expertise

Built for the Demands of Medical Manufacturing

Caplugs combines vertically integrated manufacturing, robust lot control and traceability systems, along with dedicated medical expertise, to support consistent quality from development through production.

With capabilities spanning cleanroom molding, material selection, quality and regulatory support, as well as scalable production, our team supports applications across orthopedic, surgical, diagnostic and cardiology specialties, in addition to broader medical equipment.

ISO 9001

Quality Management System

ISO 14001

Environmental Management System

ISO 13485

Medical Device Quality Management System

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Medical Capabilities

In-House Manufacturing & Material Expertise

Caplugs provides the capabilities needed to support the development and production of medical components, from manufacturing and cleanroom molding to material selection and sterilization compatibility.

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Manufacturing Processes

Multiple in-house processes allow our team to identify an efficient manufacturing approach for your application.

  • Injection Molding
  • Vinyl Dip Molding
  • Compression Molding
  • Extrusion
Cleanroom molding environment

ISO Class 8 Cleanroom

Controlled cleanroom manufacturing for quality-critical medical components.

  • ISO 13485:2016 certified QMS
  • ISO 14644-1:2015 Standards
  • Hardwall locations in Buffalo, NY and Jintan, China
  • White Room Production
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Quality & Regulatory Support

Comprehensive quality systems and compliance support from development through production.

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 13485
  • Incremental In-Process Quality Inspection
Material and colorant selection

Medical Material Expertise

Our engineering team can help identify materials appropriate for your application and performance requirements.

  • Silicone
  • Thermoplastic Elastomer
  • Polypropylene
  • Polyethylene
  • PETG
  • PVC
Medical silicone caps

Material Compliance Options

Available material options can support requirements, including:

  • Phthalate-Free
  • DEHP-Free
  • Latex-Free
  • FDA-Grade
  • RoHS Compliant
Sterilization compatibility

Sterilization Compatibility

Material and component options are available for common medical sterilization environments.

  • EtO-Compatible
  • Gamma-Compatible
  • Autoclave-Compatible
  • E-Beam-Compatible
Medical Specialties

Medical Solutions by Specialty

Explore standard medical components for orthopedic, surgical, diagnostic and cardiology specialties, with custom solutions available for more specialized application requirements.

Orthopedic instruments & implants

Orthopedic

Choose from hundreds of tip protectors, open port caps and packaging options, including tube packaging, protective netting, containers and more.

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Surgical instruments

Surgical

Solutions designed to protect surgical instruments, delicate tips, ports and components through manufacturing, handling, storage and sterilization.

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Diagnostic equipment

Diagnostic

Protective and functional molded components for diagnostic devices, equipment and related medical applications.

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Cardiovascular devices & tubing

Cardiology

Find components for cardiovascular devices, tubing and fluid-management applications, including solutions for protection, connection and handling.

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Standard Medical Components

Find the Right Medical Component for Your Application

Explore Caplugs’ extensive catalog of standard medical components for devices, instruments, packaging and fluid-management systems.

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Laboratory Consumables

Caplugs Evergreen Labware Products

Your Laboratory Partner for Precision, Quality and Consistency

Manufactured in California, Caplugs Evergreen offers labware you can trust, with 1,000+ products in stock and ready to ship today for a range of laboratory applications. Count on consistent product quality, reliable availability and responsive support to help keep everyday lab operations running smoothly.

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Custom and Modified Medical Components

Start With an Existing Part or Develop Something New

Explore Caplugs standard medical components for medical device and equipment applications, including instrument protection, packaging and fluid management. For applications that require a more specialized solution, Caplugs also offers full in-house custom molding capabilities to develop components around specific performance and application requirements.

Modify a Standard Part

Your solution may start with one of Caplugs’ standard catalog parts and be customized to fit your exact needs. Available modification options include:

  • Cut
  • Slice
  • Punch
  • Pad Printing
  • Color Matching
  • Assembly
  • Alternative Material Options
  • Special Packaging

Using existing tooling or Caplugs’ interchangeable mold base system can help reduce tooling costs, shorten tooling turnaround and support scalability as volume requirements increase.

Develop a Custom-Designed Solution

When a new design or tool is required, Caplugs’ experienced engineers apply design for manufacturability principles to develop a medical component for the application. Support includes design, material selection, rapid prototyping, in-house tooling, production, assembly, packaging and logistics support.

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Medical Resource

Explore the Molded Medical Solutions Catalog

Explore Caplugs standard medical components for medical device and equipment applications, including instrument protection, packaging and fluid management. For applications that require a more specialized solution, Caplugs also offers full in-house custom molding capabilities to develop components around specific performance and application requirements.

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Medical FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Components

What types of medical components does Caplugs manufacture?

Caplugs manufactures protective and functional components for medical instruments, devices, packaging, fluid-management systems and laboratory applications. Standard products include caps and plugs, containers, rigid tubing, protective netting, masking products and connectors.

What medical specialties does Caplugs serve?

Caplugs provides protective and molded component solutions for a range of medical markets, including orthopedic, surgical, diagnostic and cardiology specialties, as well as broader medical equipment and laboratory needs.

Does Caplugs offer medical-grade material options?

Yes. Caplugs offers a range of material options for medical applications, including silicone and thermoplastic elastomers, as well as polypropylene, polyethylene, PVC, polystyrene, acrylic and PETG. Material options can be evaluated based on the requirements of the specific application.

Can Caplugs manufacture components in a cleanroom environment?

Yes. Caplugs provides ISO Class 8 cleanroom molding capabilities, along with hardwall, mobile and white-room manufacturing options.

Are Caplugs medical components compatible with sterilization processes?

Material and product options are available for medical sterilization environments, including EtO and gamma compatibility.

Can Caplugs modify an existing standard medical component?

Yes. Standard catalog components can be modified through capabilities such as cutting, slicing, punching, pad printing, color matching, assembly, alternative material options, specialized packaging and sonic welding.

Does Caplugs develop fully custom medical components?

Yes. Caplugs’ engineering and manufacturing teams can collaborate on custom molded components, including support for part design, tooling and production.

Can I request samples of medical components?

Yes. Free samples are available across a broad range of Caplugs standard products to help evaluate fit and performance before ordering.

Need a Medical Component Solution?

Protect Your Medical Devices With Standard or Custom Solutions

Whether you need an in-stock component or a custom molded solution, Caplugs product experts can help identify the right approach for your application.

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