Scanlan International, Inc.
Dennis R. Scanlan, Sr., founded Scanlan International 96 years ago. A well-established promoter/manager of speed skater Bobby McLean and figure skater Sonja Henie, Scanlan was interested in new opportunities to increase their chances of competitive success. Through this search, he discovered the unique qualities of Swedish stainless steel (then called non-rustable steel) and how it could benefit not only professional skating, but also the medical device industry. Scanlan began his surgical instrumentation company in 1921 by introducing stainless steel instrumentation to the United States medical community. Working with renowned surgeons such as the Mayo brothers and Harvey Cushing, he combined new and advanced designs with the finest in materials and craftsmanship. This unique combination and commitment to high quality marked the beginning of a legacy, which would continue to grow and prosper for four generations.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Medical Equipment
- Market Focus:
- Internationally (various countries)
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About Us
Dennis Scanlan, Jr., carried on his father’s commitment and enhanced the company by continuing to work with world-renowned surgeons and nurses to create advanced and highly specialized instrumentation, single-use and instrument care products for cardiovascular and vascular surgeons. His dedicated efforts resulted not only in the development of new products, but also new relationships within the medical community. He established the Lillehei Surgical Society and actively supported new evolving medical associations.
Scanlan surgical instruments… created by talented artisans whose skills are handed down from father to son… a continuing tradition of pride.
Timothy M. Scanlan, President and Chief Executive Officer, leads the third and fourth generations of the Scanlan Family into the future. Aggressively pursuing excellence and the commitments of his father and grandfather, he continues to expand the company resources to meet the ever-changing needs of the medical community. Today, Scanlan International continues to handcraft each surgical instrument (using the finest in materials and the most qualified artisans available) for cardiovascular, vascular and thoracic surgeons, as well as for the orthopedic, neuro, micro, and plastic surgical specialties. Our dedication to quality has established rigorous QC programs involving the FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 for the entire line of instrumentation, single-use and instrument care products. Scanlan also offers a unique, in-house design modification and repair facility (at the corporate headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota) to meet the exact needs of surgeons. Before, during and after the sale of each Scanlan product, we are dedicated to providing healthcare professionals and their patients with a standard of excellence and reliability second to none.
Quality
Scanlan International has experienced sales success since the company was founded in 1921. We continue to provide the highest quality products and services to surgeons and nurses so they can, in turn, do a better job for their patients.
Since 1921, Scanlan International has continued to expand market penetration into new arenas. Geographically, our product representation blankets North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. This wide distribution coverage allows our products to be used in hospitals around the world, helping surgeons in these areas offer a higher level of patient care. New sales are also being created through the continued development of markets in new and exciting surgical specialties. We are experiencing strong interest and success in the micro, neuro, minimally-invasive, and computer robotics fields, as well as several others we are currently researching. Technology continues to move forward, providing smarter, faster, and more atraumatic procedures. Scanlan International will continue to evolve with these advancements for years to come.