Traditional methods of marking surgical implants, such as mechanical and chemical etching is still used to some extent, however this has been largely replaced by laser etching. The move towards laser marking has happened due to the process being far more accurate and precise than traditional mechanical etching.

Using a laser marker, you can mark individual serial numbers, add company logos at the press of a button without the need to change tools or produce fresh masks.

The data marked on to a pacemaker needs to be clear and durable so that it is still readable after many years of use.  Important information such as manufacturer, model number and serial number are essential data items that must remain legible throughout the lifetime of the device. 

In addition the manufacturer may want to add logos or other branding marks.

For many years the accepted process for tracking and identifying surgical instruments was through tray management. With a Raptor or Scorpion Rapide fibre laser marker, it is possible to produce small data matrix codes, which contain the individual identity of each and every instrument.

This enables total traceability of single instruments throughout operating and decontamination processes.