PVD Coatings

Wear, abrasion particles and the increased release of nickel, cobalt and chrome ions are proven to be the main causes of origin of inflammation and allergies and can lead to premature loosening of the prosthesis. A complete biocompatible ceramic surface coating on metallic implant components has a beneficial effect on reducing both allergic reactions and wear.

For generation of ceramic hard coatings on implants a special arc evaporation technique (PVD - Physical Vapor Deposition)
is used by the addition of nitrogen.

• Orthopedic implant components
• Surgical instruments
• Rotating instruments