Fort Defiance Industries LLC
Fort Defiance Industries (FDI) is an FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified medical device engineering and manufacturing company based in Loudon, TN. Established in 2006, FDI specializes in providing innovative medical devices and technical services to military and commercial markets, focusing on enhancing medical capabilities in austere environments.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Fort Defiance Industries LLC
Loudon, Tennessee, United States, North America
Products
Portable field steam sterilizer (high-capacity)
A portable steam sterilizer engineered for austere environments that accommodates large instrument loads with a low water-per-cycle footprint and dual-tray loading; designed and tested to relevant sterilization and military environmental standards.
Automated pre-/post-vacuum field steam sterilizer
A fully automated field autoclave with microprocessor control, pre-/post-vacuum dynamic air removal, integrated water recovery system, and safety instrumentation; designed to handle larger wrapped instrument loads and to perform many cycles with minimal water replenishment.
Field potable water and wastewater distribution system
Complete kitted systems for potable water delivery and wastewater management in field hospitals, supplied with quick-disconnect fittings, laser-etched subassemblies, and NSN-based components to ease design and procurement.
Portable potable water pump
Lightweight, welded-frame pump for circulating potable water within field distribution systems; includes cam-lock fittings, Mil-Spec electrical plugs, and local start/stop control.
In-line water heater for field systems
Thermostat-controlled heating module designed to prevent freezing of circulating water in cold environments; includes safety pressure valve and Mil-Spec power connector.
Electrical distribution panel for field medical equipment
Lightweight mobile power panel with Class L receptacles and multiple output cords to manage and distribute power safely to medical devices in field hospitals; includes circuit breakers, indicator lighting, and Mil-Spec connectors.
Portable field steam sterilizer (high-capacity)
A portable steam sterilizer engineered for austere environments that accommodates large instrument loads with a low water-per-cycle footprint and dual-tray loading; designed and tested to relevant sterilization and military environmental standards.
Automated pre-/post-vacuum field steam sterilizer
A fully automated field autoclave with microprocessor control, pre-/post-vacuum dynamic air removal, integrated water recovery system, and safety instrumentation; designed to handle larger wrapped instrument loads and to perform many cycles with minimal water replenishment.
Field potable water and wastewater distribution system
Complete kitted systems for potable water delivery and wastewater management in field hospitals, supplied with quick-disconnect fittings, laser-etched subassemblies, and NSN-based components to ease design and procurement.
Portable potable water pump
Lightweight, welded-frame pump for circulating potable water within field distribution systems; includes cam-lock fittings, Mil-Spec electrical plugs, and local start/stop control.
In-line water heater for field systems
Thermostat-controlled heating module designed to prevent freezing of circulating water in cold environments; includes safety pressure valve and Mil-Spec power connector.
Electrical distribution panel for field medical equipment
Lightweight mobile power panel with Class L receptacles and multiple output cords to manage and distribute power safely to medical devices in field hospitals; includes circuit breakers, indicator lighting, and Mil-Spec connectors.
Services
Medical device design and development
End-to-end engineering from concept through design controls, prototyping, testing, and preparation for regulatory submissions; includes CAD, human factors, design for manufacturability, and operations/service manual development.
R&D technology transfer and engineering prototyping
Support for transitioning technologies from R&D labs into mid-to-late stage development and commercialization, including test-plan development, prototyping, and TRL-based project work.
Custom kit design and distribution
Design, configuration, and fulfillment of ruggedized maintenance and medical service kits using mil-spec cases, engineered foam inserts, inventory cards, and laser-etched identification.
DoD/VA procurement and ECAT distribution support
Assistance placing medical products on the Defense Logistics Agency Electronic Catalog and support for sales to DoD/VA buyers, including contract management under awarded IDIQ ECAT contracts.
Medical device contract manufacturing
Contract manufacturing services covering fabrication, assembly, packaging, warehousing, and distribution performed within an FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified facility with ERP integration and factory acceptance testing.
Technical support and field service
24/7 technical support, maintenance guidance, operational and maintenance documentation, instructional videos, and field engineering assistance for deployed equipment.
Medical device design and development
End-to-end engineering from concept through design controls, prototyping, testing, and preparation for regulatory submissions; includes CAD, human factors, design for manufacturability, and operations/service manual development.
R&D technology transfer and engineering prototyping
Support for transitioning technologies from R&D labs into mid-to-late stage development and commercialization, including test-plan development, prototyping, and TRL-based project work.
Custom kit design and distribution
Design, configuration, and fulfillment of ruggedized maintenance and medical service kits using mil-spec cases, engineered foam inserts, inventory cards, and laser-etched identification.
DoD/VA procurement and ECAT distribution support
Assistance placing medical products on the Defense Logistics Agency Electronic Catalog and support for sales to DoD/VA buyers, including contract management under awarded IDIQ ECAT contracts.
Medical device contract manufacturing
Contract manufacturing services covering fabrication, assembly, packaging, warehousing, and distribution performed within an FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified facility with ERP integration and factory acceptance testing.
Technical support and field service
24/7 technical support, maintenance guidance, operational and maintenance documentation, instructional videos, and field engineering assistance for deployed equipment.
Expertise Areas
- Field steam sterilization systems
- Military field water distribution and wastewater management
- Ruggedized medical device design for austere environments
- Medical device contract manufacturing
Key Technologies
- Pre-/post-vacuum steam sterilization
- Water recovery systems
- In-line water heating
- Portable potable water pumps