IonGuard is a proprietary approach for reducing wear in orthopedic and other articulating device implants. The process utilizes direct ion beam treatment to create a hard, low friction, and hydrophilic surface without changing the bulk properties of the device. IonGuard is applicable to a wide range of medical devices such as orthopedic prostheses, spinal implants, and dental products.
Features and Benefits
- Reduces wear and fretting
- Increases surface hardness
- Reduces friction
- Improves corrosion resistance
- Improves fatigue resistance
Representative Applications
- Total hip arthroplasty
- Total knee arthroplasty
- Spinal implants
- Fixation devices
- Extremities
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