Sample documentation for Ti-6AL-4V particles supplied for biologic testing (average size 3 microns).
Particle Production of implant materials is generally done by taking as-manufactured parts post-sterilization and then using either cryomilling, cryogrinding and/or cryopulverization to manufacture separate implant materials into particualte debris. Then a series of separation techniques is used to obtain the appropriate size range desired by our clients.
Particulate powder is provided cleaned and well characterized using laser diffraction and SEM/EDAX analysis in glass containers capable of being gamma sterilized. The entire process takes approximately 2 weeks to one month to complete.
Particles are endotoxin cleaned and tested with accompanying documentation (LAL Kinectic QCL test-detection limit 0.01Eu).
Examples of various implant materials used by Bioengineering Solutions to make particles (click on each thumbnail to enlarge).
PEEK HA UHMWPE Polyester
Cobalt Alloy PCU PET BARD PTFE
Nickel Alumina Zirconia