Core Competence: Development – Intelligent Solutions for Surgical Instruments by ERCHINGER AG Tuttlingen

Our development

As an experienced manufacturer, supplier, and OEM contract producer of surgical instruments, ERCHINGER AG in Tuttlingen offers tailor-made solutions for the development, optimization, production, and assembly of medical instruments. Our expertise begins not in production – but with your idea.

The Solution for Your Requirements – Systematic Development

We view development as a holistic process. From the initial concept through reverse engineering and technical optimization to series production, our experienced technicians and engineers accompany your project with the highest level of commitment. Your specific requirements and the future clinical use of the instruments are always at the center of our attention.

Our Development Services at a Glance:

  • Technical consulting and feasibility assessment
  • Support in defining functional and design requirements
  • Development of surgical instruments according to customer specifications
  • Design optimization of existing products
  • Creation of CAD-based design solutions for prototypes and series models
  • Support with regulatory approval and documentation (e.g., according to MDR requirements)

From Prototype to Series Production – Everything from a Single Source

Our modern, well-equipped machinery and high level of vertical integration enable the rapid and cost-effective transformation of product ideas into fully realized surgical instruments. The close integration of development, production, and assembly guarantees you short development cycles, transparent processes, and impressive results.

Your Advantages:

  • Rapid prototyping
  • Efficient transition to series production
  • Close coordination between design and manufacturing
  • OEM-compliant processes with clearly defined interfaces

Whether you are developing a new product or optimizing an existing instrument – we deliver solutions that are both technically sound and economically viable.

Technical Expertise & Industry-Specific Know-How

Our specialists possess in-depth knowledge of surgical instrument technology – particularly in the fields of open surgery, spinal surgery, and proctology. Through the combination of high qualifications, many years of experience, and technological innovation, we develop instruments that meet the demands of everyday clinical use.

Quality, Reliability & On-Time Delivery – Our Commitment

At ERCHINGER AG, development does not end with the first drawing. We accompany your project through to final assembly and beyond. We place the highest value on:

  • Excellence in product quality
  • Reliable delivery schedules
  • Validated development and production processes according to EN ISO 13485:2021
  • Complete traceability and full documentation (DHR)

Through regular internal reviews, quality testing, and client alignment, we ensure that your instrument meets your exact expectations – functionally, economically, and in compliance with standards.

Why ERCHINGER AG?

  • Decades of experience in the development of surgical instruments
  • Top-level expertise as an OEM partner for customized solutions
  • Short development times thanks to tight integration of design, production & assembly
  • Strategic location in Tuttlingen – the heart of medical technology
  • Modern development environment with 3D CAD and CAM systems
  • Focus on quality, innovation, and customer orientation

Get Expert Advice Now – Your Development in the Best Hands

Do you have an idea for a new surgical instrument or want to optimize an existing product? ERCHINGER AG in Tuttlingen is your experienced partner for the development, optimization, production, and assembly of surgical instruments – from the first prototype to full-scale production.

WE STAND FOR

Quality

 All processes are validated according to EN ISO 13485:2016 and are regularly revalidated.

Certification

We are FDA registered as a contract manufacturer (#9611827) and EN ISO 13485:2016 certified.

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

Use of Device History Record DHR (manufacturing records) and Device Master Record DMR