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Medical device manufacturing requires an unwavering commitment to quality – most importantly to ensure patient safety, but also to maintain compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Hobbs Medical exemplifies this dedication to quality and reflects that quality-first approach through its adherence to internationally recognized certifications, notably ISO 13485 and the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP).​ ISO 13485 and MDSAP ISO 13485 is an international standard for the medical device industry that specifies requirements for a quality management system. It ensures that organizations consistently design, develop, produce, and deliver medical devices [...]

When you think of your suppliers, do you envision placing orders on their website, with little or no human interaction? Do you imagine choosing the products you need without assistance, then submitting an order and waiting days - or weeks - to receive them? That may be your experience with many suppliers, but that’s not what you’ll experience with Hobbs Medical. While it’s true that we are a supplier, the services we provide are much more comprehensive than you’d expect. We’ve never thought of ourselves simply as a medical product [...]

We recently celebrated our 40th anniversary. Please see our press release below for more information. Hobbs Medical Celebrates 40th Anniversary Stafford Springs, CT – June 27, 2024 Hobbs Medical of Stafford Springs, Connecticut, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of its first employee, Beverly Bedore. When the company launched in 1984, it was among the first to specialize in the design and manufacture of custom diagnostic and therapeutic accessories for the gastrointestinal and pulmonary endoscopy markets. Bedore joined Hobbs in its inaugural year and never [...]

People's love for their pets is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether they are dogs, cats, birds, or some other animal, pets hold a special place in the hearts of their owners. Today’s pet owners view their animal companions as family members, which is apparent in the time, resources, and care that people dedicate to ensuring their pets' well-being. From gourmet pet food to pampering spa treatments, pet owners go to great lengths to provide the healthiest, happiest lives for their animal friends. Nobody exemplified this better than the late Queen [...]

You might think you can stop evaluating medical suppliers once you’ve aligned your company with that “perfect” vendor who satisfies all your requirements, but should you? Successful business owners always have a backup plan in their hip pockets to prevent unexpected incidents from causing chaos. Keeping a list of additional suppliers on hand is one of their tactics. Having a backup supplier is important for several reasons, but risk mitigation tops the list. Natural disasters happen. Unions go on strike. Bridges collapse. Companies go bankrupt. And things like this usually [...]

As intelligent beings, humans (and some animals) repurpose things all the time. We fashion rain ponchos from plastic trash bags, slice cakes with dental floss, and tuck pool noodles under fitted sheets to keep toddlers from rolling out of bed. The internet is filled with similar “hacks,” all designed to expand the use of everyday items far beyond what they were originally designed for. And although the products Hobbs Medical supplies were originally engineered for the medical industry, it wasn’t long before we realized some of them could be modified [...]

A private labeled product is one that is manufactured by one company and then labeled, marketed and sold by another. Hobbs Medical produces medical products that can be private labeled for use by distributors, manufacturers, or even product marketing firms. But, WHY might you want to buy private-labeled products? Cost of R&D – Let’s face it, research and development of new products, especially medical products, is costly. For many companies, the product you want to sell may not be worth the cost of designing, engineering, and producing the product yourself. [...]

Patient safety is the guiding principle in procedures as intricate and sensitive as endoscopy. The quality of endoscopy supplies plays a crucial role in safeguarding patient well-being during these diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Hobbs Medical provides top-tier endoscopy supplies that prioritize patient safety without compromising effectiveness. Quality endoscopy supplies, such as balloons, catheters, brushes, and stents, must be more than basic tools – they must be designed to protect your patient from potential procedural risks. These high-grade devices are designed to navigate the delicate environments of the gastrointestinal tract with [...]

A recent article on supplychainbrain.com highlights a significant trend in medical manufacturing, noting that “supply chain disruptions have only served to boost original equipment manufacturers’ (OEMs’) reliance on outsourcing.” This “outsourcing” takes the form of contract manufacturing, a collaborative business model that offers manufacturers a strategic advantage by providing access to specialized manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and the ability to scale beyond the capacity of their in-house resources. This trend holds true not only for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), but also for niche manufacturers as they too navigate supply chain challenges [...]

During an endoscopic procedure, it’s common to need a mechanism for retrieving tissue or foreign bodies. However, each procedure has different needs dependent on the type of retrieval, size of material retrieved, and placement. Luckily, there are options to suit a variety of providers’ needs. A few of these options are loop retrievers, retrieval baskets, and retrieval forceps. These retrieval solutions, overall, provide a similar function but can be used in different circumstances, which are reflected in their design. Looped retrievers The primary function of looped retrievers is to retrieve [...]