Medikote™ - Improving The Devices That Improve Our Lives
Medikote™ is a family of proprietary PVD coating processes specifically engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of the medical device industry. Medikote™ PVD deposits high quality thin-film coatings with excellent micro-hardness, lubricity and adhesion characteristics. In addition, special emphasis is placed on:
- Traceability
- Inspection / Certification
- Continuous Improvement
- Frozen Process Control
- Critical Process Validation
- Service and Delivery
Since consistency of quality is a principal factor in our processes, we are pleased to be the first PVD coating facility in North America to have achieved ISO 13485: 2016 certification. This certification complies with Quality System Regulation 21 CFR Part 820 of the FDA. Furthermore, most of our coatings are ISO 10993 compliant by third party testing.
Benefits of Using Medikote™ PVD Coating
- Biocompatibility
- Reduced Friction
- Improved Wear Resistance
- Barrier Layer
- Improved Corrosion Resistance
- Aesthetic Considerations
Medikote™ PVD Coatings
| Proprietary Name | Composition | Color | Thickness (microns) | Micro-Hardness (HV) | Coefficient of Friction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medikote™ C | TiN | Gold | 1-5 | 2300-2500 | 0.35 |
| Medikote™ C3 | CrN | Silver | 1-5 | 2000-2200 | 0.35 |
| Medikote™ C5 | TiN / TiCN | Bronze/ Gray | 1-5 | 2800-3200 | 0.30 |
| Medikote™ C6 | AlTiN | Violet/ Black | 1-5 | 3000-3400 | 0.35 |
| Medikote™ C6B | TiAlN | Copper/ Bronze | 1-5 | 3000-3200 | 0.4 |
| Medikote™ C8 | ZrN | Pale Gold | 1-5 | 2300-2500 | 0.35 |
| Medikote™ C11 | DLC | Black | 1-4 | 2000-3000 | 0.1 |
| Medikote™ C12 | Me-DLC | Black | 1-5 | 1000-2000 | 0.1 |
| Medikote™ MI-8 | AlTiCN | Black | 1-4 | 1200-1800 | 0.2 |
Data generated from lab samples. Characteristics may vary depending on customer’s material, surface condition and part geometry.All of our Medikote™ PVD coating processes are validated using flat stainless steel coupons. As PVD is a line-of-sight coating process and, thus geometry dependent, a part specific validation or a correlation study may be required for your parts. The costs for a part specific validation or correlation study are not included in standard pricing.
