Search for: Company ▼ Industries ▼ Services ▼ Current ▼ Career ▼ Downloads ▼ Contact HOME/INDUSTRIES/MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Medical technology Medical technology poses special challenges for its surfaces. The use of instruments and components in contact with the human body is subject to very stringent requirements. The germ-free application of the components is crucial. Cleaners, pure steam and special equipment can be used to clean and sterilise instruments. This enables an economical further use of the material used. However, the cleaning and sterilization process places the surfaces of the instruments, as well as those of the sterilization chambers, themselves under high stresses. Rouge deposits are also an issue in the area of medical technology. The use of ultrapure water or pure steam as media in stainless steel systems leads to so-called rouge deposits (surface corrosion) on the surfaces. The failure to remove these coatings in good time may mean that the established specification goal of being “visually clean” can no longer be achieved. It is therefore recommended to remove these rouge deposits at regular intervals. Digression: Advantages of electropolished surfaces for medical technology Beilby layer (porous layer) The mechanical grinding of stainless steel results in the formation of the Beilby layer on the surface. This layer shows porous areas up to a material depth of approx. 20 – 30 µm. This Beilby layer permanently changes the topography, morphology and the energy level of the stainless steel surface. In comparison, electropolished surfaces have a markedly improved functional behaviour. An explanation of the structure of the porous layer is given in the figure on the right Microbial growth Left image: Schematic representation of microbial growth on stainless steel 1.4301 of different surface finishes after cleaning using the CIP method and application with nutrient solution and incubation. Services for medical technology HENKEL Steri-Protect method The formation of deposits in sterilization chambers is due to thermodynamic-chemical reasons. To support your ZSVA (AEMP) staff, we offer you the carefree package according to the Steri-Protect method. Specially developed for the hospital and clinic environment, individual chambers can be refurbished on site during the ongoing treatment operation. Our Steri-Protect services at a glance: Optimisation of the wetted surfaces Removal of coatings and discolourations On-site processing at the customer’s premises even without major operating restrictions Safety and risk management Use of process chemicals manufactured according to GMP guidelines Process and processing documentation for system requalification Sustainable care with Steri-Care refresh cleaning solutions Our services for the health of your patients. Depending on the application area, we offer you a wide range of processing options. Our special services for medical technology in detail: Chemical cleaning Ultrafine deburring Electropolishing Clean room cleaning On-site chamber refurbishment (HENKEL Steri-Protect method) Benefits for you at a glance Optimised surface properties compared to conventional treatment methods Generation of haptic, non-reflecting surfaces Improved hygiene and cleaning Residue-free removal of deposits and discolouration Improved corrosion resistance and renewed passivity Burr-free surfaces Germ and particle-free Qualified processing procedures with extensive documentation Components Materials Instruments such as needles, screwdrivers, fixing pins, milling heads, shank rasps, etc. Implants such as stents, bone plates, bone nails, joints, prostheses, etc. Hospital equipment and facilities such as beds, sterilization chambers, load carriers, etc. Events 04. April 2022 Frankfurt am Main more Previous Next Our Locations Germany HENKEL Beiz- und Elektropoliertechnik GmbH & Co. KG An der Autobahn 12 D - 19306 Neustadt-Glewe Tel. +49 (0) 38757 66-0 Fax. +49 (0) 38757 66-122 E-Mail: info@henkel-epol.com Austria HENKEL Beiz- und Elektropoliertechnik Betriebs GmbH Stoissmühle 2 A - 3830 Waidhofen / Thaya Tel. +43 (0) 2842 543 31-0 Fax. +43 (0) 2842 543 31-30 E-Mail: info@henkel-epol.at Hungary HENKEL Kémiai és Elektrokémiai Felületkezelö Kft. H-9027 Györ, Ipari Park Tibormajori út 18. Tel. +36 (0) 96 510 110 Fax. +36 (0) 96 510 119 E-Mail: info@henkel-epol.hu Folge uns Data Sheets, Technical Reports and Publications Here you can find more informations Medical technology flyer Download as PDF Professional Cleaning Download as PDF HENKEL-Steri Protect Flyer Download as PDF Chemical Polishing / Deburring Download as PDF Infobroschure Rouge-Effect Download as PDF Services Electropolishing Chemical pickling Derouging & passivation On-site Service Branches Pharma Semiconductor Chemical industry Food & Beverage Industry Medical technology Automotive Folge uns Search Search for: Search Imprint Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Photo Credits Contact