MedTech
Standard Metal Alloys
In medical technology, materials play a crucial role in the safety, effectiveness, and longevity of medical devices and implants. MeKo offers a wide range of high-quality materials to meet the specific requirements and standards of medical technology. Here's an overview of the key standard materials and their properties available in our portfolio:
316L medical (Stainless Steel)
Properties
- Corrosion Resistance: : Stainless steel 316L medical is highly corrosion-resistant, especially against chloride solutions, making it ideal for use inside the body.
- Biocompatibility: Due to its excellent biocompatibility, 316L medical is frequently used in implants and surgical instruments.
- Strength and Ductility: The material offers a good combination of strength and ductility, allowing for easy processing and shaping.
Applications
- Surgical Instruments
- Orthopedic Implants
- Cardiovascular Stents
Cobalt Chromium Alloys (CoCr)
Properties
- Excellent Wear Resistance: CoCr alloys are known for their high wear resistance, making them particularly durable.
- High Strength: These alloys offer exceptional strength and stability.
- Biocompatibility: They are biocompatible and therefore suitable for permanent implants.
- Corrosion Resistance: CoCr alloys are highly resistant to corrosion, especially in the salty environment of the body.
Applications
- Dental Prostheses
- Joint Implants (e.g., artificial hip and knee joints)
- Heart Valves
L605 (CoCr)
Properties
- Excellent Corrosion and Oxidation Resistance: L605 exhibits exceptional resistance to corrosion and oxidation, even at high temperatures.
- High Strength and Wear Resistance: This alloy offers high strength and excellent wear resistance, making it ideal for highly stressed medical applications.
- Biocompatibility: L605 is biocompatible and is therefore frequently used in medical devices and implants.
- Temperature Resistance: The alloy maintains its strength and stability even at extreme temperatures.
Applications
- Heart Valves
- Stents
- Orthopedic Implants
- Guide Wires
Platinum-Iridium (Pt-Ir)
Properties
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Platinum-Iridium is extremely corrosion-resistant and is particularly suitable for long-term applications inside the body.
- Biocompatibility: This alloy is highly biocompatible and is well tolerated by the human body.
- High Density: Due to its high density, Platinum-Iridium is very visible in X-ray images and other imaging procedures.
- High Strength: The alloy offers excellent strength and stability.
Applications
- Pacemaker Electrodes
- Neurostimulation Electrodes
- Wire meshes and Stents
- Marker Clips for surgical procedures
Tantalum
Properties
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Tantalum is extremely corrosion-resistant and is used in highly corrosive environments.
- Biocompatibility: It is highly biocompatible and does not trigger negative reactions in the body.
- High X-ray Visibility: Due to its density, tantalum is highly visible in X-ray images.
Applications
- X-ray Markers
- Surgical Clips
- Wire meshes for vascular applications
Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)
Properties
- Lightweight: Titanium is significantly lighter than stainless steel, making it attractive for portable medical devices and implants.
- High Strength: Despite its low weight, Ti-6Al-4V offers high strength and durability.
- Excellent Biocompatibility: Titanium is well accepted by the human body, minimizing the risk of rejection reactions.
- Corrosion Resistance: Titanium is extremely corrosion-resistant, especially against bodily fluids and saltwater.
Applications
- Dental Implants
- Joint Prostheses (e.g., hip and knee joints)
- Pacemaker Cases
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For further information on our materials and their applications, please feel free to contact our team. Reach out to us to learn more about our tailored solutions for your specific needs.
