Medical Wire

Alloys for the Medical Industry

HAYNES® 25 (L605) ASTM F90 is a cobalt-nickel-chromium-tungsten alloy commonly used in medical applications. It provides good resistance to oxidizing environments at high temperatures for prolonged exposures and excellent corrosion resistance. Common medical applications include stents, bone drill bits, cerclage cables, guide rods, orthopedic cables and heart valves.

Other wire products for the medical industry

  • 304V (ASTM F899)
  • 316LVM (ASTM A580, ASTM F138)
  • 420DVM (ASTM A580, ASTM F899)
  • Nickel 200/201/205 (ASTM B160-05)
  • NiCr 80 (ASTM-B-344)

Rod coil/Redraw stock is readily available at Haynes International Wire Company at sizes .018” – .218”.