Laser Marking Technologies, LLC has led the laser marking industry for over two decades, including laser marking in the medical sector. Our advanced technology ensures compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining the integrity of your medical devices. We are here to help you enhance your products’ safety and traceability with our machinery.
Barcodes, logos, serial numbers and other product identifiers are crucial components of health care equipment. Products must be identifiable globally and marked with information that can outlast various environmental factors and sterilization techniques. Laser marking permanently adds unique device identifiers (UDIs) and other key information to equipment.
Medical laser marking is essential for ensuring medical devices meet regulatory requirements and maintain their functionality. Devices must remain sterile, withstand multiple processes and possess durable markings that don’t compromise their integrity.
Laser marking techniques ensure markings are permanent, clear and long-lasting, which is crucial for medical implants, instruments and equipment requiring high precision and longevity.
Medical equipment requires easy device-tracking methods. Medical device laser marking is a great option for device tracking, as the markings are permanent and fade-proof and resist many chemicals and sterilization techniques. Using highly concentrated heat, laser marking labels equipment by creating substrate oxidation. This process is done without damaging the material, which is vital for medical equipment.
Typical uses include:
As with any laser marking method, results may differ according to the material type.
Several techniques are employed in medical laser marking:
This technique removes material from the surface to create permanent marks and is ideal for surgical instruments, orthopedic implants and critical equipment. It offers high precision and durability.
This method alters the surface while removing minimal material, making it suitable for sensitive devices like catheters, endoscopes and electronic components.
This process uses heat to change the color or composition of a surface without damaging it. Laser annealing is commonly used for stainless steel and titanium devices.
Different types of lasers are used for marking various medical devices and their diverse materials:
