HLL Lifecare | Akkulam

Akkulam Factory in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala has the facility to manufacture blood bags and other medical devices, namely surgical sutures (absorbable & non-absorbable), intrauterine devices (copper T), and mesh implants for reinforcement of connective tissue structure.

The above products are manufactured in Class 10000 and Class 100 cleanroom facilities maintained in a centrally air-conditioned atmosphere. The products have CE International Quality Certification, and the manufacturing facility has been certified for conformity with international quality standards-ISO9001:2015, WHO cGMP, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015.

The annual production capacity of blood bags at the factory stood at 12.5 million pieces, copper IUDs - 5.5 million pieces, surgical sutures - 1,25,000 dozens, and tubal rings - 2.5 million pairs. The products are exported to more than 20 countries. AFT has won awards for pollution control, productivity, and innovation.