The PVD Coatings in Medical Industry History

The PVD coating technology has been introduced to the medical device industry since late 1980s, physical vapor deposition (PVD) has become widely used to deposit wear-resistant thin-film coatings on a variety of medical devices, including orthopedic implants, pacemakers, surgical instruments, orthodontic appliances and dental instruments.

The Coating Properties and Applications

The value of PVD technology rests in its ability to modify the surface properties of a device without changing the underlying material properties and biomechanical functionality.

PVD coatings provide a number of benefits to medical devices in addition to hardness and adhesion. The most significant are

– Improved wear resistance
– Reduced friction
– Biocompatibility
– Decorative colors & aesthetic
– Chemical barrier
– Nickel Sensitivity
– Saline Solutions
– Sterilization

The Applications:

Orthopedic Implants

– Bone Implant Moving Components (hips, ankles etc.)
– Surgical Tools (Instruments)
– Dental Instruments and Brain Implants
– Orthopedics, Arthroscopic and Endoscopic Components

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