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Manufacturing: Significant Industry Growth Driven by VC Dollars |
2007 MEDTECH SNAPSHOT
Several states saw either an increase or the same number of registered manufacturing facilities in 2007. Overall, the number of medical device establishments increased from 12,679 (2006) to 16,095 (2007). To submit registration and listing submissions, contact FDA at 240/276-0111 or via e-mail at reglist@cdrh.fda.gov. For policy questions, contact CDRH at 240/276-0110; fax 240/276-0140; or e-mail rlprogram@cdrh.fda.gov.
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FDA-registered medical device establishments, with the number of firms and percentage of U.S. total for each state. Establishments include manufacturers, contract manufacturers, repackagers/relabelers, and rebuilders/refurbishers. Percentages for each state are rounded to the nearest whole number. Source: CDRH establishment registration database. |
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Venture-financed companies supported 493,800 jobs in life science sectors in 2006. —National Venture Capital Association |
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Ten states with the highest employment levels of medical appliance technicians (who construct surgical and medical appliances), 2006. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Employment at venture capital–backed life sciences companies comprised 54% of the total life sciences employment and 60% of total life sciences revenue in 2006. —National Venture Capital Association |
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The number of FDA-registered medical device establishments in the United States in 2006 compared with 2007. Source: CDRH establishment registration database.
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Medical device manufacturing, repackaging, and rebuilding operations by state (includes U.S. territories). Source: CDRH
establishment registration database. |
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