About Us

About

A Commitment You Can See in Every Repair

Our vision is to be an invaluable service to the midwest medical industry and a true partner to our customers.

Founded in 1939, Bramstedt Surgical is one of the original, and now longest running surgical instrument repair companies in the United States. Built on a foundation of precision and German craftsmanship, we have over 85 year history of medical device repair experience, technical mastery, and industry leadership.

Building on our history of technical excellence, we strive to be the foremost value-add medical device repair company in the industry. Our technical excellence, broad capabilities, and comprehensive support platform make us an invaluable partner to the hospitals, surgery centers and clinics we partner with. By delivering quality, consistency and support our repair programs drive down repair costs, improve operational efficiency, and support the highest standards of patient care.

“We can fix everything but a broken heart!” – Clark Saucier, Owner & VP of Technical Operations

Value Is Not an Add-On. It’s Our Standard.

We Value Your Time.

Single source for instrument, endoscope, and power equipment repair
Fast, predictable and responsive service eliminates managerial oversight
Logistics and scheduling are handled by Bramstedt support staff
Dedicated service reps and customers provide easy visibility to repair status
High quality repairs and capabilities minimize operational issues in the O.R. & SPD

We Value Your Budget.

Expert repairs and preventative maintenance that extend the life of your surgical assets
Extensive capabilities lower “beyond repair” rates to maximize instrument recovery
Support for “End of Life” equipment reduces unnecessary capital replacement
Training & resources help staff identify damage early and avoid repeat repairs
Cost-effective alternative to OEM repair or replacement

We Value YOU.

A service focused partner who knows your facility, your team and your priorities
Driven to establish long-term relationship built on trust and accountability
Experienced technical experts and support staff who know your operation
Strong communication and repair tracking through our client portal and 1 on 1 updates
As a privately owned family business, we offer personalized attention others can’t match

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Trusted By Those Who Expect More

“Bramstedt Surgical has been excellent to work with. We are now realizing significant cost savings as we cycle our trays through for a second time. I highly recommend Bramstedt Surgical for instrument maintenance and repairs.”

PATRICK J., ADMINISTRATOR/CEO, RN, BSN, CNOR

SURGERY CENTER – BURNSVILLE, MN

“Everyone we have dealt with has always been courteous, professional and flexible. When items are sent to you, we have never had any issue with how or when they are returned back to us.”

LINDA M., SUPERVISOR STERILE PROCESSING

SURGERY CENTER - MAPLE GROVE, MN

"Bramstedt does a fantastic job. They have the BEST customer service. They are dependable, timely, and always do quality work at a cost-effective price. They are personable, and honest. They can’t be beat!”

TAMMY H., PURCHASING SPECIALIST

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY PRACTICE – EAGAN, MN

“Very friendly staff that are easy to work with when wanting to set up a pick-up or special modified instrument requests. They are always willing to go above and beyond to help us with our needs.”

KRISTA S., STERILE PROCESSING LEAD

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY PRACTICE – VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN

“I have worked with several other sharpening and repair companies; Bramstedt has the best customer service by far. Since we have been using Bramstedt, I have not gotten a single complaint about a repair from the OR. You guys really do a fantastic job.”

ADAM A., SURGICAL SERVICE SUPERVISOR, CRCST

HOSPITAL – ST. LOUIS PARK, MN

News & Resources

Preventative Maintenance & Asset Life

How to Extend the Life of High-Value Surgical Equipment

Rigid and flexible scopes. Cameras and camera heads. Powered surgical equipment. Handpieces, shavers, drills and batteries. Healthcare facilities make significant investments in the specialized equipment required to support surgical care. While these devices are designed for demanding clinical environments, they aren’t indestructible. Handling, reprocessing, transportation, storage and maintenance practices can all affect how long equipment…

Instrument Damage Prevention

Virtual Training: Learn About Instrument Damage Prevention at CtUC on Sept. 16, 2026

Bramstedt Surgical is proud to be part of Censis Technologies Users Conference (CtUC), Censis’ premier virtual learning event for Sterile Processing professionals. As part of the event, Nicole Williams, Vice President of Business Development and Principal Consultant at Bramstedt Surgical, will share her expertise on The 10 Most Actionable Changes to Reduce Equipment Damage on…

Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

Preventative Maintenance vs Reactive Repairs: Which Saves More?

PART 1 IN A SERIES ON THE HIGH COST OF LOW QUALITY Many healthcare facilities approach instrument repair reactively. An instrument breaks, becomes dull, or fails inspection—then it gets sent out for repair. While this approach may seem cost effective initially, reactive-only repair strategies often create higher long-term expenses, operational instability, and avoidable OR disruptions.…

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