Pic 1: Modifying surface chemistry of a Gen 1 SiNi interbody device thus making it Gen 2. Pic 2: Applying a coating to PEEK implant to give it antibacterial & osteoconductive properties. Pic 3/4: Coating applied to a femoral stem Pci 5: Coating applied to pedicle screws. Pic 6: describes the process of application
This picture shows the result of coating applied to a PEEK implant:
Here is a screenshot of the antibacterial aspects. Notice by 90 days no presence of bacteria was found around the implant after purposefully inoculating it. Infections from surgeries cost US healthcare system between 36-45 billion annually.