Cleaning / Electropolish/ Passivation / Surface Modifications

Medical Devices

Process	Benefits	Medical Device Applications
Electrodeposition	Radiopacity, Biocompatibility, Bondability, Corrosion Resistance, Electrical Conductivity, Submicron Surface Morphologies	Guide Wires, Nitinol Wires, Stents, Radiopaque Markers, Implantable Devices, Electrodes, Microcircuitry, MEMS Application
Electropolishing with Ultra Passivation for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance	Wire Size Reduction, Biocompatibility, Microfabrication, Passive Oxide Formation	Guide Wires, Nitinol Wires, Stainless Steel Stents,Cobalt-chrome Applications
Surface Morphology Modification	Biomimetic Effects, Drug Eluting	Orthopedic Surgical
Enhanced Passivation™	• Surpasses F2129 requirements for corrosion resistance • Highly Bio-compatible titanium rich oxide • Controllable oxide thickness	Your ally in surface treatment engineering for all nitinol devices. Our platform of processes provides low hydrogen absorption, high corrosion resistance and controlled oxide formation for: • Vascular, neuro and other stents • Heart valves • Catheters • Orthopedic implants • Guide wires • Electrodes • Arthroscopic surgical devices • Diagnostic equipment • Pulmonary devices
Enhanced Electropolish™	• Excellent deburr to stock loss ratio • Smooth surface finish • Uniform stock removal • Meets F2129 reqirments for corrosion resistance
Chemical Passivation™	• Ability to passivate complex geometries, tight crevices and small diameter tubing • Meets F2129 requirements for corrosion resistance • Highly cost effective
BioGold™ and Platinum™	• Ability to passivate complex geometries, tight crevices and small diameter tubing • Meets F2129 requirements for corrosion resistance • Highly cost effective