Health — Medical Implants
Medical implants — orthopaedic, cardiovascular, dental or neurological — are devices implanted durably in the human body, a complex and aggressive physiological environment: chloride-rich biological fluids, pH variations, repeated mechanical movements and the presence of proteins. Corrosion and degradation of implantable materials can lead to serious health risks: release of metal ions, mechanical weakening, inflammatory reactions. The French Corrosion Institute provides rigorous scientific expertise to assess the biocompatibility of materials from the standpoint of their corrosion resistance.
Our missions
- Assess the corrosion behaviour of materials and alloys used for medical implants (titanium, stainless steels, CoCr alloys, etc.).
- Characterise degradation mechanisms in simulated physiological environments.
- Support the qualification of materials and surface coatings within the regulatory framework for medical devices.
Our services
- Corrosion testing in simulated physiological environments (PBS, Hank’s solution, artificial serum, etc.)
- Standardised electrochemical testing: ASTM F2129, ISO 10993-15
- Surface characterisation: SEM, EDS, profilometry, spectroscopy
- Advisory on materials selection and surface treatments for medical applications