Anodized aluminum has long been a standard material for medical devices because its non-porous surface does not harbor bacteria, fungus or mold.  Metalphoto® photosensitive anodized aluminum improves that standard by producing an inorganic, sub-surface image that will not fade or corrode after thousands of sterilization cycles.  Metalphoto is used for medical device identification applications such as UDI labels, sterilization tray and container labels, operating room equipment panel fronts and many others.

Advantages:

• Exceptionally Durable: certified for 30 year installation with exposure to sunlight, heat, chemicals, salt spray and abrasion.
• Widely Specified: meets a wide array of commercial, government and military specifications.
• Always Readable: affords ultra-high image resolution and contrast; ideal for human or machine readable applications.

Applications:

• Application:
• UDI Barcode Asset Identification
• Material:
• Metalphoto Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum
• Finishes:
• Matte, Satin, #4 (Brushed), Gloss
• Thicknesses:
• .003", .005", .008", .020", .032", .039", .063", .090", .125"

• Application:
• Permanent Signage
• Material:
• Metalphoto Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum
• Finishes:
• Matte, Satin, #4 (Brushed), Gloss
• Thicknesses:
• .003", .005", .008", .020", .032", .039", .063", .090", .125"

• Application:
• Procedure / Maintenance Identification
• Material:
• Metalphoto Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum
• Finishes:
• Matte, Satin, #4 (Brushed), Gloss
• Thicknesses:
• .003", .005", .008", .020", .032", .039", .063", .090", .125"

• Application:
• Medical Device Control Panels
• Material:
• Metalphoto Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum
• Finishes:
• Matte, Satin, #4 (Brushed), Gloss
• Thicknesses:
• .003", .005", .008", .020", .032", .039", .063", .090", .125"

Industry-Specific Specifications:

• AAMI/CDV-1 ST79:2010/A2.06, a comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance
• FDA Amendments Act of 2007 for the establishment of a Unique Device Identification (UDI) System

For a complete list of Metalphoto specifications, click here.  For durablity testing specifications, click here.

 Data Sheets/Resources:

• Metalphoto Data Sheet: Medical

Metalphoto can be produced at your location where and when needed or purchased from worldwide network of approved suppliers. Contact Horizons Imaging Systems Group to get Metalphoto specified into your designs.