

The Role of Printing Ink for Medical Devices in the Healthcare Industry
Importance of Printing Inks in the Medical Sector
Printing ink is vital in the medical industry, ensuring that branding, labeling, and essential information meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Spinks India has emerged as a leader in the medical printing ink segment, providing FDA-approved solutions that adhere to stringent global regulations. Our inks are designed to deliver precision, safety, and effectiveness, representing a significant advancement in medical device printing.
The Epic Pad Printing machines is a versatile and widely used technology in the medical field, known for its ability to print with exceptional precision on a variety of medical devices.
Key Features of Medical Printing Inks
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Safety and Biocompatibility
Medical printing inks must be non-toxic and free from harmful substances such as BPA, barium, bromine, and fluorine. Biocompatibility ensures that no ink particles enter the human body through contact or ingestion.
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Mechanical and chemical resistance
These inks offer excellent mechanical and chemical resistance, ensuring they do not fade, scratch, or degrade over time, even under harsh sterilization conditions.
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Compliance with Industry Standards
Printing inks for medical devices adhere to international standards such as ROHS, REACH, EN-71, USP, and FDA regulations. Compliance ensures the inks’ safety, reliability, and widespread acceptance.


Overview of Spinks India Inks
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Specialization in Medical Applications
Spinks India specializes in inks tailored for medical devices, diagnostic tools, and pharmaceutical packaging. Their expertise ensures high-quality and reliable solutions.
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FDA Approvals and Certifications
The company’s inks meet stringent FDA standards, ensuring they are safe for medical applications. These approvals reinforce trust in their products.
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Environmental Responsibility
Spinks India’s commitment to eco-friendly formulations aligns with global trends in sustainability. Their inks are chloroform-free and minimize environmental impact.
Compliance with Global Standards
- ROHS and REACH
- USP and FDA Regulations
- EN-71 and Other International Norms
Applications in Medical Products
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Medical Devices
Spinks India offers printing solutions for a wide range of medical devices and laboratory equipment, including catheters, stents, measuring cylinders, pipettes, glucose meters, thermometers, syringes, face masks, first aid kits, scalpels, curettes, pharmaceutical glass containers, medicine strips, lab ware, beakers, conical flasks, Petri plates, test tubes, centrifuge tubes, vials, Eppendorf pipettes, shafts, clips, handles, adapters, medical housings, syringe kits, connectors, and dosing devices. Our inks' superior adhesion ensures that labels remain intact even under sterilization and regular use.
Our ink is suitable for printing on various substrates, including ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), polyethylene, rigid PVC, soft PVC, SAN, PA, PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), polycarbonate, polystyrene, pre-treated PE and PP, and PET-PETG.
Advantages of Using Spinks India Inks
- Adhesion and Durability
- Low Migration Properties
- Eco-Friendly Formulations









Printing Inks for Medical industry


Merlia
Special inks for the medical industry provide clear and bright printing and comply with some of the standards of the medical industry. These inks can be used for pad printing as well as screen printing. these inks can be used for printing on disposable syringes, ampoule, and many other medical devices.

Farbatone
The medical industry, also referred to as the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare industry, is widely recognized for its exceptional provision of services aimed at enhancing patients' overall well-being. Printing ink on medical devices plays a vital role in branding and labeling products for various companies. Medical devices must be accurately printed.

Farbatech
The medical industry is also known as the pharmaceutical industry or the healthcare industry. This industry provides goods and services to treat and cure patients. The pharma, healthcare, and medical industry deal with measures that prevent diseases and provide treatment, and cures. All this necessitates the use of different kinds of medical equipment such as surgical equipment, drug dosing devices etc These devices and medical equipments must be printed or labeled for medical traceability and tracking,grading, scalability, identification, brand recognition and differentiation.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our inks are non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and biocompatible, meeting all international safety standards for medical use.
Yes, the flexible silicone pad in Epic Pad Printing machines allows for precise printing on flat, curved, irregular, and textured surfaces, making it ideal for medical devices with varying shapes.
Epic Pad Printing solutions can be used to print on a wide range of medical devices, including catheters, tubes, syringes, handles, thermometers, drug dosing devices, face masks, medicine strips, centrifuge tubes, and ampoules.
RUCOINX, Merlia ink, Farbatone ink, and Farbamed ink all comply with ROHS, REACH, EN-71 Para 3 , EUPIA, and USP regulations.
Medical inks should be biocompatible, human-friendly, sterilizable, and capable of adhering to various substrates. They must also comply with stringent regulatory standards, including ROHS, REACH, EN-71 Para 3, EUPIA, and USP.
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