Medical Device Surfaces Matter: Exploring Nitinol Processing with Surface Analysis
Presented by Dr. Norb Biderman
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There is no better way to evaluate the performance and safety of medical devices than by examining their surfaces.
The surface governs how a medical device interacts with its environment throughout its lifecycle. Subtle differences in surface quality due to processing can lead to significant variations in performance. Understanding and controlling these surface characteristics is essential for ensuring product consistency, regulatory compliance, and long-term success in the field.
This webinar will demonstrate how X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), a surface-sensitive analytical technique, enables detailed chemical characterization of the outermost atomic layers of nitinol – a material widely used in medical devices. A comparative case study of two nitinol processing methods will illustrate how XPS reveals differences in surface chemistry that may influence downstream properties and performance. The session will also highlight how surface analysis contributes to materials development, process optimization, and quality assurance in the medical device industry.
Whether the focus is materials processing in R&D, manufacturing, or failure analysis, this webinar will show how surface-sensitive techniques like XPS support informed decision-making and help solve complex materials challenges in medical devices.
