With healthcare providers demanding advanced tools for minimally invasive procedures, and patients expecting safer, more effective treatments, the burden of innovation falls heavily on medical device manufacturers. But behind many of the products improving patient lives today are contract manufacturing partners—companies that bring technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and operational efficiency to turn groundbreaking ideas into reality. Among these, Putnam Medical Corporation (PMC) has evolved as a trusted partner, combining decades of industry expertise with cutting-edge capabilities to redefine what’s possible in medical device contract manufacturing.
Founded in 2020, Putnam Medical may appear young on paper, but it is built on more than 40 years of industry leadership through its association with Putnam Plastics, a global leader in medical device extrusion technology. This legacy has given PMC not only unmatched technical knowledge but also deep insight into the challenges faced by device makers. As President William Appling puts it, “Our customers benefit from a unique combination of interventional device expertise, advanced material science, and a proven ability to take on projects others may not.”
What truly sets PMC apart is its ability to engage early in the development cycle, offering clients design-for-manufacturability guidance and seamlessly carrying projects through prototyping, process development, and full-scale production. This continuity ensures that lessons learned in development directly enhance performance and quality in manufacturing—an advantage that can mean the difference between a product’s success or failure in the highly regulated and competitive MedTech market. At the same time, regulatory scrutiny is intensifying, and companies are under pressure to scale quickly without sacrificing quality. PMC addresses these demands by leveraging the advanced technologies and expertise of its sister company, while operating with the streamlined agility of a focused contract manufacturer. From catheter performance optimization to complete medical device assemblies, the company has positioned itself as a center of excellence for high-tech, complex device projects.
One of PMC’s core strengths lies in its comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, which span the full lifecycle of a medical device. The company’s offerings range from precision machining, laser welding, and catheter shape setting to advanced processes such as braid reinforcement, balloon forming, RF welding, and steerable catheter assembly. This extensive toolkit allows PMC to serve as a one-stop partner, reducing supply chain complexity for clients and enabling faster time-to-market. Clients also benefit from PMC’s use of Greenlight Guru, a validated electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) implemented in 2023, which keeps projects organized and compliant across their entire lifecycle. PMC is FDA-registered as a contract manufacturer and maintains ISO 13485 certification, demonstrating its commitment to the highest quality standards. A dedicated quality assurance and regulatory affairs team ensures compliance with evolving requirements, while working closely with customers to tailor solutions for each product. As Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager Holly Lawrence Opalenik emphasizes, “Compliance isn’t just about meeting requirements—it’s about building trust and safeguarding patient outcomes.”
This philosophy has played out in real-world successes. For example, PMC partnered with a startup that lacked internal manufacturing capabilities, guiding its product from prototype to final design. When the startup was acquired by a global device corporation, PMC seamlessly scaled production to meet higher volumes while sustaining rigorous quality standards. In another case, a client seeking to outsource complex catheter manufacturing faced the dual challenge of reducing internal operations while expanding output. PMC not only managed the scale-up cost-effectively but also introduced new technological solutions that strengthened the customer’s product lines. These stories illustrate how PMC doesn’t just manufacture devices—it empowers its clients’ growth and success.
The market for contract manufacturing is increasingly competitive, with companies worldwide vying for leadership. Yet PMC distinguishes itself through a combination of history, innovation, and integration. Its partnership with Putnam Plastics provides unique access to extrusion technologies that form the foundation of many state-of-the-art devices. Its integrated processes ensure data integrity, quality control, and seamless transitions between development and production. And perhaps most importantly, its culture of collaboration keeps it closely aligned with customer needs. “We’ve built our reputation on tackling complex challenges that others shy away from,” says CEO Ryan Dandeneau. “That’s where our engineering expertise truly stands out—every solution we create is driven by a commitment to solving real-world problems.” With strong financial backing and reinvestment in the business, PMC is focused on steady, sustainable growth. The company aims to expand organically at double-digit rates by targeting the most technically challenging device projects—those that demand the highest levels of engineering expertise. By remaining headquartered in Dayville, Connecticut, on the same campus as Putnam Plastics, PMC ensures close collaboration and shared innovation while keeping all resources centralized. This focus enables them to stay competitive against lower-cost offshore manufacturers by delivering unmatched quality and technical sophistication. PMC’s 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing space in southern New England positions they ideally to serve clients across the U.S. and beyond. Easily accessible from major hubs like Boston, Hartford, and Providence, the facility combines modern infrastructure with the efficiency of a small, agile team. This unique blend of scale and responsiveness makes PMC an appealing partner for companies ranging from startups to global leaders. With a strong foundation, proven expertise, and an unwavering commitment to quality, PMC is not just keeping pace with the industry’s evolution—they is helping to shape it.
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