Medical titanium tubes are closely related to human lives. Any problems with them are no small matter. It's better to spend a bit more money and choose a reliable manufacturer and qualified products. Here are some selection tips for your reference!
If the biocompatibility does not meet the standards, the implantation will encounter problems.
The most crucial requirement for medical titanium tubes is their biocompatibility. After all, they are to be implanted into the human body. Not any titanium tube can be used as a medical device.
During procurement, the manufacturer must provide a medical-grade qualification certificate.
Recognize the ASTM F67 standard, which is the core standard for medical titanium tubes.
Choose a manufacturer that specializes in medical titanium tubes. Such a manufacturer will have complete medical qualifications and is more reliable.
The surface treatment is not up to standard and does not meet medical requirements.
The surface of medical titanium tubes has extremely strict requirements. If the roughness is too high, it will easily breed bacteria, cause infections, and also affect the fit after implantation.
First, visually check the surface smoothness. There should be no scratches or burrs, and it should feel smooth and fine to the touch to be qualified
The manufacturer is required to provide a surface roughness test report, which must meet the standard of Ra < 0.8 μm
Reliable manufacturers have mature surface treatment processes and will not have rough or defective conditions.
Insufficient purity, excessive impurities pose risks
The purity requirements for medical titanium tubes are extremely high. There should be no excess impurities inside, otherwise, after being implanted into the human body, the impurities may affect human health and cause various problems.
The manufacturer must provide a purity test report, clearly indicating that the purity is above 99.9%
Reject using industrial-grade titanium tube materials for medical tubes. The purity of industrial-grade titanium is simply not up to the medical standards
Choose manufacturers with professional purification processes, as the quality of the raw materials is guaranteed, and the purity is reliable.
Insufficient inspection creates potential safety hazards
The testing of medical titanium tubes is much stricter than that of ordinary titanium tubes. Every single indicator must pass the test and no item can be omitted.
The manufacturer must provide a complete set of test reports, and none can be missing
Prefer to choose manufacturers that can provide third-party test reports. Third-party testing is more authoritative and more reliable
When signing the contract, clearly indicate "No condition for return or exchange if the test is incomplete", to avoid disputes later.
In summary, when choosing medical titanium tubes, remember these 4 points and be sure to avoid falling into traps.
Check the qualifications: be of medical grade, conform to ASTM F67 standards, and have relevant qualification certificates.
Check the surface: smooth surface, a roughness of Ra < 0.8 μm, and no scratches or burrs.
Check the purity: the purity must be above 99.9%, and with a purity test report.
Check the tests: It should be comprehensive, with a complete set of third-party test reports.
Baoji Yibaite New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
-a professional medical titanium plate manufacturer
ISO 13485
ISO 9001:2015
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