Specialized Medical Devices

Specialized Medical Devices (SMD) is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) that provides precision-machined components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in high-complexity products for the orthopedic, spinal, and trauma markets. Its core offerings include the manufacture of implants and specialized surgical instruments using advanced metals and plastics. In 2011, SMD was acquired by MedPlast, which later rebranded as Viant in 2018 to reflect its expanded global capabilities. Today, the SMD facility operates as a center of excellence for metal machining within the Viant network, serving major medical device OEMs. The company is known for its expertise in Swiss turning, multi-axis milling, and adherence to stringent quality standards such as ISO 13485.