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Spi-Ceramic™

Ceramic Coatings for Medical Devices
  SPI-Argent
   
Spi-Ceramic™ is a state-of-the-art ceramic film that is applied to polymers, metals, and ceramics using Spire’s proprietary low temperature coating process. Ceramic films are deposited to impart improved mechanical and biological properties to medical devices.

Benefits

  • Biocompatible
    • Improved blood compatibility
    • Corrosion resistance
  • Mechanically Superior
    • Improved hardness
    • Wear resistance
  • Fretting resistance
  • Gas diffusion barriers
  • Electrical insulation
  • Low friction

Representative Applications

  • Maxillofacial implants
  • Orthodontic appliances
  • Blood collection systems
  • Blood monitoring devices
  • Orthopedic implants
  • Neural stimulators
  • Dental implants
  • Spinal screws

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