Needles are one of the most basic and least glamorous types of medical devices. But, every day, doctors and nurses rely on “sharps” to administer medicine, draw blood, conduct biopsies and perform many other vital medical procedures.
To keep up with demand, Argon Medical Devices Inc. produces millions of needles and catheters every year. The 45-year-old company recently invested in state-of-the-art automation to lower production costs and increase productivity.