Surface effects
New surface treatments for aluminum, magnesium, titanium metals or alloys, including color adjustment, antibacterial properties, roughening, and human-perceptive surface capabilities.
Antibacterial or roughened surface treatment for medical parts
Provide more competitive surface treatment for
medical device components
Antibacterial effect
The antibacterial treatment achieves 99.9% efficacy against bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and provides Level 1 mold resistance against fungi like Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus.
Rough texture
The roughness of the roughening treatment is adjustable (4μm), with uniform matte finish and integration with the base material, capable of generating phosphorus and fluorine-containing coatings.
AbleMed has the capability to handle challenging high-end medical components, including strict tolerances, special materials, complex shapes, surface treatments, and other difficult technical challenges. Through our strong supply chain resources and collaboration with research and development partners, we assist clients in project development, addressing a range of issues encountered in the localization of medical equipment components.
Our cooperative clients currently include a variety of
medical devices and instruments
Artificial organs and joints
Pacemakers, bone screws, artificial joints, dental implants, orthopedic implants.
Medical robots
Surgical robots
Surgical instruments
Surgical knife, surgical scissors, surgical forceps, vascular clamp, needle holder, tissue forceps.
Medical aesthetic devices
Hair removal device, beauty device, freckle removal device, picosecond laser device.
Pet healthcare
Animal implants
Medical laboratory equipment
Microscope, sterile workstation.
Antibacterial+Color
Functionalizing the surfaces of aluminum, magnesium, and titanium to achieve new functionalities such as antibacterial properties, color control, and enhancing human-perceptive aspects of the material surface.
Antibacterial tests against fourth-generation activated Escherichia coli (E. coli) and fourth-generation activated Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) show antibacterial rates exceeding 99.9%.
Surface roughening
Creating adjustable roughness on titanium metal surfaces to form a three-dimensional island-like texture, without altering the titanium material's inherent physical properties such as strength and ductility.
Additionally, a phosphorus and fluorine-containing coating can be applied to the surface to further enhance the biocompatibility of titanium and promote bone growth on skeletal surfaces.
Currently, we can process materials under specified conditions including aluminum, titanium, magnesium, tantalum, and their alloys. We offer over a dozen color control options. For more specific information, please click on "Contact" in the top right corner of our website. AbleMed will provide you with complimentary technical support.
To conduct third-party antibacterial testing on surface effects.
Escherichia coli antibacterial
Bacterial strain: ATCC 8739
Staphylococcus aureus antibacterial
Bacterial strain: ATCC 6538
What are the applications of surface antibacterial treatment in the medical field?
Surface antibacterial treatment is widely used in the medical field, mainly in surgical instruments, implants, and medical equipment. With anti-bacterial treatment of commonly used surgical instruments such as scalpels, scissors, forceps, and needle holders, the risk of intra-operative infection is greatly reduced and surgical safety is improved.
Metal implants such as artificial joints, bone nails, heart stents, etc. use antibacterial coatings to reduce the possibility of post-operative infection and extend the service life of the implants.
Antibacterial treatment of medical equipment such as ventilator parts and monitor sensors can help reduce hospital infections. High-touch metal surfaces in hospital facilities such as handles and operating tables can also be treated with antimicrobials to reduce the risk of pathogen transmission and improve the safety of the overall medical environment. Antibacterial treatment of metal surfaces highly enhances the sterility level of medical operations and patient safety.
With the development of materials science and nanotechnology, antibacterial coating and surface modification technology have gradually become a technological hot topic. In recent years, research on biocompatible materials and polymer coatings has made significant progress. For example, coatings of antimicrobial titanium and antimicrobial polymers can provide an effective antimicrobial barrier while maintaining good biocompatibility and mechanical properties. These coatings not only have antibacterial properties, but can also promote tissue healing, reduce inflammatory reactions, etc., and continue to improve the antibacterial properties of medical devices and implants.
What are the benefits of surface roughening for medical implants?
Promote osseointegration: The rough surface increases the contact area between the implant and bone tissue, promotes the attachment and growth of bone cells, and thereby improves the effect of osseointegration. Bone cells are able to attach and multiply more easily on rough surfaces, forming a stronger bone bond.
Enhanced mechanical fixation: The roughened surface provides more micromechanical locking points, enhancing the initial stability of the implant in the bone. The implant is better able to resist micro-movement and displacement during the initial stages of implantation, reducing the risk of loosening.
Improved biocompatibility: The roughened surface can better simulate the structure of natural bone tissue and improve the biocompatibility of the implant. A rough surface can reduce the body's rejection of the implant and promote healing and integration of surrounding tissues.
Promote angiogenesis: The rough surface is conducive to the formation and infiltration of blood vessels, providing better nutrition and oxygen supply for the growth of bone tissue. This helps speed up the healing process and strengthens the bond between bone and implant.
Reduce the risk of infection: The roughened surface can be combined with an antibacterial coating to effectively reduce the adhesion and reproduction of bacteria on the implant surface, thereby reducing the risk of infection.
Improve long-term stability: Through surface roughening, the implant can remain stable for a long time, reducing implant failure due to wear and fatigue, and extending the service life.
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