Scan macroscope for the quality control of medical implants

Scan macroscope for the quality control of medical implants

        In Germany several 100,000 stents (for the prevention of disabilities in blood flow) are implanted every year. Contrary to popular opinion, however, stents are used not only for elderly but for people of all ages, from small children to old age.

        The tubular stent is constructed of a mesh structure. With the quality control the geometry of the stent, the ridge width and the surface texture are reviewed in order to ensure an immaculate product. Schäfter+Kirchhoff has developed a scan macroscope, which for this purpose produces high-resolution 2D images of stents