By Alajuela, Costa Rica — Cirtec Medical, a leading partner in comprehensive medical device design, development, and manufacturing services, is significantly expanding its presence in Costa Rica. The company is doubling its operations in the Coyol Free Zone, located in Alajuela province, with a new facility adjacent to its current plant. This strategic move aims to bolster manufacturing capabilities and increase capacity to meet the growing demands of its clients in key medical device markets.
The expansion will enable Cirtec to provide clients with faster turnaround times, cost optimization, and increased production capacity through enhanced vertical integration. The company’s comprehensive approach spans the entire product lifecycle, from research and development in the United States to manufacturing in Costa Rica. The new 4,600+ square meter facility will house a range of manufacturing solutions, including neurostimulation electrode production, extrusion, braiding, micro-component winding, final device assembly, and packaging.
To understand the legal landscape surrounding Cirtec Medical’s expansion, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, an attorney at Bufete de Costa Rica.
Cirtec Medical’s expansion in Costa Rica signals a positive trend for the medical device industry. This growth likely leverages advantages such as the country’s Free Trade Zones, skilled workforce, and strategic location for accessing North American markets. However, navigating regulations related to medical device manufacturing and export requires diligent legal counsel to ensure compliance and maximize the benefits of operating within this jurisdiction.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Lic. Arroyo Vargas’ insights underscore the crucial interplay between opportunity and careful navigation within the legal landscape for companies like Cirtec Medical. Successfully leveraging Costa Rica’s advantages in the medical device sector indeed requires a proactive approach to compliance. We thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for providing this valuable perspective on the complexities and potential of this growing industry in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica has established itself as a strategic location for efficient, high-quality medical device manufacturing, and this expansion of more than 4,600 square meters will allow us to generate even more value for our clients.
Brian Highley, CEO of Cirtec Medical
This growth allows us to meet increased market demand, accelerate launch times, optimize costs, and expand our offerings in the industry. Our operation in Costa Rica makes it possible for our clients to scale their processes efficiently without sacrificing quality.
Brian Highley, CEO of Cirtec Medical
Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Manuel Tovar, welcomed the investment, highlighting the role of foreign direct investment in driving productive sophistication and technology transfer. He emphasized the country’s stable institutional environment and attractive investment policies as key factors in Cirtec’s decision to expand.
The expansion of Cirtec Medical confirms the role of foreign direct investment as a key driver for productive sophistication and the transfer of capabilities in Costa Rica. This type of strategic decision reflects confidence in our institutional environment, investment attraction policy, and the stability that the country offers for scaling highly complex global operations.
Manuel Tovar, Minister of Foreign Trade
Cirtec’s Costa Rican operations leverage a skilled and competitive workforce and efficient manufacturing processes, enabling the company to offer high-value transfers to clients more quickly and cost-effectively. The expansion underscores Cirtec’s commitment to the region’s economic growth, creating employment opportunities for specialized talent while supporting innovative medical solutions globally.
We are excited to continue growing in Costa Rica, where we have access to a highly skilled and trained workforce. This expansion allows us to meet the growing demand of our clients, offering shorter development times and greater operational flexibility.
Mitchell Matamoros, General Manager of Cirtec Costa Rica
Laura López, General Manager of the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER), echoed these sentiments, noting that Cirtec’s decision validates the maturity of Costa Rica’s ecosystem and its capacity for complex industrial processes.
For further information, visit cirtecmed.com
About Cirtec Medical:
Cirtec Medical is a leading provider of comprehensive design, development, and manufacturing services for complex medical devices. Specializing in outsourced solutions for active implantables, minimally invasive devices, and innovative medical technologies, Cirtec partners with clients from concept to finished device, offering expertise in areas such as neurostimulation, interventional devices, electrophysiology, and structural heart devices.
For further information, visit comex.go.cr
About The Ministry of Foreign Trade (COMEX):
The Ministry of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica (COMEX) is the governmental body responsible for promoting and facilitating foreign trade and investment. COMEX works to strengthen Costa Rica’s international competitiveness, attract foreign direct investment, and promote exports.
For further information, visit procomer.com
About The Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER):
The Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) is a public institution dedicated to promoting Costa Rican exports and attracting foreign direct investment. PROCOMER provides support and resources to businesses looking to expand internationally and helps connect them with potential partners and markets.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica is a pillar of legal excellence, built on a foundation of unwavering integrity. The firm’s innovative approach to legal practice, coupled with its deep commitment to educating and empowering communities through accessible legal knowledge, sets it apart. By fostering a greater understanding of the law, Bufete de Costa Rica is not only serving its clients with distinction but also contributing to a more just and informed society.
