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Entegris' core competencies in material science and manufacturing enable medical products to deliver the cleanliness and performance demanded by these applications.

The biocompatibility of carbon and graphite with the human body has POCO materials to be used in a variety of medical applications. POCO’s graphite grades have FDA approval for applications in medical implants. Applications include artificial heart valves, dental mounts, cancer treatment devices and joint replacements.

The wear resistance and corrosion protection provided by Entegris’ specialty coatings product lines enable these materials to be used in many medical applications, such as heart valves. These super hard and low friction coatings stop the formation of macro and submicroscopic wear debris and can be customized to suit the specific needs of many applications.