Medical Supplies Industry

Apart from adhesion, clarity, process adaptability, sterilization resistance from chemicals, heat, gases, gamma radiations etc., safety is the key factor while printing on medical parts like housing components, measurement disks , test kits for diabetes, malaria, pregnancy, AIDS etc., counter wheels, auto injectors, syringes, glasses, hearing aids, catheters and medical tubing. For medical parts coming in contact with blood and plasma like haemodialysis equipment, lancets, implants etc, only class VI medical grade inks are used. These inks are tested for bio compatibility and drug resistance. ROHS, REACH, EN-71 Para 3, EUPIA, USP, pertinent FDA and EU regulations as well as CONEG heavy metal restrictions are some basic compliances which are non-negotiable. Wide range of colors in inks like T-200, T-45 and T-25 are commonly used in the printing of medical devices. 

What are medical products and devices?

A medical device/product can be a simple syringe and Ampoule to complex implant and pacemaker. Test Kits, inhalers, glucose meters can also be considered as medical devices/products. Several electronic products that have medical usage can be regarded as medical devices, such as medical lasers and X-ray machines. These medical devices have to follow various FDA norms for being considered medical devices.

Why is there a requirement for printing on medical devices?

Printing on the medical device plays a significant role as it helps the companies in branding and labeling the product. The labeling and printing on the medical devices need to be accurate because the person taking his/her dose of the medicine depends on that labeling and printing on the medical devices. For example, insulin, the quantity of dosage needs to be printed accurately and bright enough to take his/her dosage accurately. The inks used in printing these medical devices need to follow various norms as safety is an essential factor in printing medical devices and products. The inks used in the printing of these devices need to be sterilization-resistant. Also, ingredients must not immigrate into the human body.

What RUCO INKS have to offer?

RUCO inks understand the sensitivity of printing requirements of the medical industry and the requirement of bright, clear, and opaque printing while maintaining all the industry standards such as FDA guidelines, class 6 medical grade inks, and many others.

Our RUCO’s T200 & T25 series ink is certified by FDA’s USP guidelines for Class VI medical use. The USP Class VI test includes Acute Systemic Toxicity tests and Intracutaneous Toxicity tests, which certify inks for their usage in the medical industry.

 RUCO INKS have

• Good mechanical and chemical resistance

• Excellent adhesion properties

• Very high opacity

• High lightfastness

• Weather resistance