Advances in biomedical implant and device technology continue to present new challenges in the area of physical testing. Particle Size Distribution, Surface Area and Porosity measurement data are invaluable to the biomedical researcher. PTL partners with each client to design projects that provide this needed information while controlling the costs of research.

 

Applications have included particle size analysis of wear particles in fluid submitted from implant fatigue studies and pore size analysis of tricalcium phosphate granules compressed into bone grafting media. Evaluation by photomicroscopy and mercury porosimetry of artifical ligament materials have provided insight to researchers on their products.

 

Our Laboratory is cGMP compliant, registered with the FDA and holds a DEA and ATF permits

Common Samples: Coatings, implant wash water, graft materials, bone powders, dental implants

Analytical Testing:  Particle Size, Surface Area, Image Analysis / SEM, Mercury intrusion porosimetry