Nitinol for surgical instrument

The term Nitinol designates a set of Ni (Niquel) and Ti (Titanium) alloys that present the property of "form memory effect". A Nitinol material at room temperature is easy to bend, but after apparent deformation it becomes rigid and recovers its original shape when heated above a given temperature. It is a phase change in the solid state (austenite/martensite). Nitinol alloys have 48-60%Ni and the rest of Ti.

 

Nitinol was discovered in the 1960s at the U.S. Naval Weapons Laboratory (NOL) in White Oak, Maryland. The name of the Nitinol alloy is composed of the chemical symbols of the elements (Ni, Ti) along with the laboratory acronym (NOL).

 

Among the international standards that specify the use of Nitinol in surgical and orthopedic implants, ASTM F2063 – "Standard Specification for Wrought Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys for Medical Devices and Surgical Implants" determines the Nitinol standards to be used in such procedures and, in particular, the F2063 alloy. We work with Nitinol F2063 in its configuration in the form of Nitinol Arame, Titanium Nickel Arame,
or Wire F2063.

 

Sandinox, founded in 1985, has extensive experience in marketing a complete range of Nitinol for surgical instrument and accompanies the client in the research and development of new products, advising him in the application of the most appropriate way and provides all necessary technical support. It is Sandinox's standard to send the quality certificate of all types of Nitinol for surgery, along with the material requested by the clients, which allows to confirm the specifications and, subsequently,
his traceability.

 

Sandinox works tirelessly for the search for products and materials of advanced technology and quality, to always ensure the satisfaction of its customers and the health of patients. If your need is Nitinol for surgery, remember Sandinox.