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Founded in 1967, RMS Surgical has evolved into a major contract manufacturer of implants and instruments for medical device OEMs around the world.

The staff at the Minneapolis, Minn., headquarters focuses on the manufacture of implants and endoscopy devices. The team members at the Memphis, Tenn., facility are dedicated solely to the manufacture of orthopedic instruments. RMS, a subsidiary of Cretex Companies Inc., specializes in the contract manufacturing of complex, tight tolerance medical device implants and surgical instruments related to:

• Spine
• Fracture & reconstructive orthopedics
• Cardiovascular & neurological stimulation components
• Endoscopy devices
• Drug delivery systems

In addition to precision machining as the core competency, RMS has established expertise in a wide range of manufacturing capabilities to be a full-service, single source supplier. RMS is well positioned to support programs from prototype and pre-production, up through high-production volumes with the range of services.

Equipment RMS aggressively acquires state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment capable of simultaneously providing higher throughput and improved consistent quality. That equipment is further leveraged with carefully designed processes utilizing cellular workflow principles to achieve the lowest total cost.

Equipment Listing (over 300 CNCs) 85-CNC Milling Centers (up to 5-axis)

• 106-CNC Swiss Turning Centers (up to 13-axis)
• 36-Wire EDMs (up to 5-axis)
• 54-CNC Lathe Turning Centers (up to 13-axis)
• 14-RAM EDMs (up to 4-axis)
• 2-Small Hole Poppers
• Micro Laser Welding Centers
• Gundrill Centers
• Centerless Grinders
• Robotic Loaders

Technologies RMS combines technologically advanced equipment with exceptionally talented manufacturing engineers and machinists to develop robust, efficient processes. When linked with well conceived process controls, RMS delivers on-time with consistent quality and superior value.

These results are enhanced by means of:

• Extensive use of engineering models to develop CNC programs
• Closed loop materials management
• Manufacturing cells to efficiently realize customer high volume demands
• Stringent process validations meeting FDA regulations
• Real-time tracking of production operations
• Systems to maintain traceability for adherence to FDA QSR