VACCO etches fine screens and meshes with through features as small as 100 microns. These screens are etched from solid sheets of material offering superior mechanical strength, excellent electrical conductivity, and reliable integrity of pore size regardless of flow characteristics. VACCO’s fine screens can be made of titanium, nitinol, stainless steel, nickel, copper, or any other material etched at VACCO, see Design Guide.
Our screens and meshes are integral to a wide range of medical devices and systems, offering filtration, support, and structural integrity. Key applications include:
Below is a list of key application examples:
- Surgical Mesh Implants:
- Hernia Repair: Meshes (e.g., polypropylene or polyester) reinforce weakened tissue to repair hernias.
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Meshes support organs like the bladder or uterus in pelvic floor reconstruction.
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Used to close large defects or support tissue healing.
- Filtration in Medical Devices:
- Blood Filtration: Meshes filter blood in dialysis machines or during cardiopulmonary bypass to remove clots or debris.
- IV Filters: Micro-mesh screens in IV lines prevent particulate matter or air bubbles from entering the bloodstream.
- Respiratory Devices: Screens in ventilators or nebulizers filter air or medication particles.
- Wound Care and Tissue Engineering:
- Wound Dressings: Mesh-like structures (e.g., silver-coated or collagen-based) promote healing and prevent infection.
- Skin Grafts: Biocompatible meshes act as scaffolds for skin regeneration in burn treatment.
- Tissue Scaffolds: 3D-printed or woven meshes support cell growth in regenerative medicine.
- Orthopedic Applications:
- Bone Repair: Meshes stabilize fractures or act as scaffolds for bone regeneration (e.g., titanium meshes in cranioplasty).
- Joint Replacement: Screens support bone cement or act as barriers in joint surgeries.
- Cardiovascular Applications:
- Stent Grafts: Mesh-like structures reinforce blood vessels in aneurysm repair or maintain vessel patency.
- Embolic Protection Devices: Fine meshes capture debris during procedures like angioplasty.
- Drug Delivery Systems:
- Controlled Release: Meshes hold and release drugs gradually, such as in transdermal patches or implantable devices.
- Implant Coatings: Mesh-like coatings on implants deliver antibiotics or anti-inflammatory agents.
- Diagnostic and Laboratory Uses:
- Cell Separation: Micro-meshes filter specific cell types in diagnostic tests or research.
- Sample Filtration: Screens remove contaminants from biological samples in lab analysis.
- Ophthalmic Applications:
- Corneal Repair: Meshes support tissue regeneration in corneal surgeries.
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices: Mesh-like implants regulate fluid flow to reduce intraocular pressure.
- Dental Applications:
- Guided Bone Regeneration: Meshes promote bone growth around dental implants.
- Periodontal Surgery: Meshes support tissue regeneration in gum disease treatment.
- Neurological Applications:
- Dural Repair: Meshes replace or reinforce the dura mater in brain or spinal surgeries.
- Nerve Guidance Conduits: Mesh tubes guide nerve regeneration in peripheral nerve repair.
These applications leverage the properties of materials like stainless steel, titanium, PTFE, or bioabsorbable polymers, tailored for biocompatibility, strength, or porosity. If you need details on specific materials or emerging trends, let me know!
Why Choose VACCO-ETCH for Medical Screens & Meshes?
Our photochemical etching process ensures unmatched precision, enabling us to produce screens and meshes that meet the rigorous standards of the medical industry. Key benefits include:
- Biocompatible Materials: We work with materials like stainless steel, titanium, and bioabsorbable polymers, ensuring safety and compatibility for medical use.
- Customizable Designs: From micro-meshes with fine apertures to robust surgical meshes, we tailor solutions to your specific application.
- High Precision and Consistency: Our etching process delivers burr-free, stress-free components with tight tolerances for reliable performance in critical devices.
- Complex Geometries: Create intricate patterns and shapes unachievable with traditional manufacturing methods, ideal for innovative medical designs.
- Scalable Production: From prototyping to high-volume manufacturing, we support your project with cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
- Regulatory Compliance: Our processes align with medical industry standards, ensuring traceability and quality for FDA-regulated applications.
Materials for Medical Screens & Meshes
We offer a variety of biocompatible and durable materials to suit diverse medical needs:
- Stainless Steel: Corrosion-resistant and strong, ideal for filtration and surgical implants.
- Titanium: Lightweight, biocompatible, and durable for orthopedic and dental applications.
- Polymers: Bioabsorbable and non-absorbable options for tissue scaffolds and drug delivery.
- Nickel Alloys: High-strength materials for specialized medical devices.
- Custom Alloys: Tailored material solutions to meet unique performance requirements.
Partner with VACCO-ETCH for Medical Innovation
With decades of experience in precision manufacturing, VACCO-ETCH is your trusted partner for screens and meshes in the medical industry. Whether you need micro-filtration meshes for diagnostics or robust implants for surgical applications, our team delivers solutions that enhance patient outcomes and device performance.
Contact us today to discuss your project requirements or request a quote. Let us help you bring your medical innovations to life with our precision-engineered screens and meshes.
Patterns are wide-ranging, from: round, elongated, hexagonal, square, octagonal, rectangular, and so on. All inside corner radii will be equal to material thickness, and the hole must be equal to or larger than the material thickness. With VACCO you have the flexibility to achieve some transmission and open area issues you cannot achieve through other methods of manufacturing.
Through hole features are normally etched equally (50/50) from both sides of the process sheet. VACCO can etch at different proportions (i.e. 80/20 or 60/40) which can produce conical-shaped through hole features, helping to achieve unique flow characteristics benefiting certain applications. Review the diagram below showing the difference of a 50/50 etch profile compared to an 80/20 etch profile.
