Impreglon can provide bio-compatible coatings meeting Class 3 requirements, which include contact with skin, bone, tissue or blood. They are approved for "non-intended implant use" on both disposable and reusable instrumentation. These thin film surfaces are capable of withstanding ethylene oxide, radiation, and autoclave sterilization. They can be applied to a variety of substrates including stainless steel, titanium, chrome, ceramics and plastics.