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Proteon™ glass encapsulation by SCHOTT Primoceler Oy

Cutting-edge active medical implants, enabled by miniaturized designs yet to be imagined, are possible with innovative Proteon™ all-glass encapsulation by SCHOTT Primoceler Oy. This packaging solution uses advanced laser techniques without additives or environmental heat, making it ideal for protecting sensitive implant electronics.
Glass-encapsulated implantable medical devices in various shapes and sizes.

Enabling next-level miniaturized implants

The electronic components at the heart of many of today’s medical implants are smaller than ever, making it even more crucial to avoid using bulky housing for protection. Proteon™ hermetic glass encapsulation from SCHOTT Primoceler saves valuable space while enabling innovative designs that were previously unattainable. Smaller devices allow easier and quicker placement by surgeons, shorter hospital stays, faster patient recovery, and reduced medical costs.

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Cutting-edge implants: non-magnetic and RF-transparent

Proteon™ from SCHOTT Primoceler features an all-glass design that protects sensitive electronics in a non-magnetic housing, avoiding interference with medical imaging. The glass is also transparent to radio frequencies, allowing easy power or data transfer for remote updates without device removal, which can enable the extension of product life. This design eliminates the need for an external antenna, simplifying production and reducing costs.

SCHOTT Primoceler Oy - your full solution provider for smart implant packaging

We offer comprehensive services to meet all your needs. Our offerings include:

• Design and R&D services
• Prototyping and proof-of-concept testing
• Reliability verification
• Manufacturing services

Partner with us for all your smart implant requirements, from initial design to final serial production.
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We are certified

We are ISO9001 certified and can also support EU MDR and FDA requirements.

What our customer say

The best people to ask about our solutions are our customers and experts. Discover what they have to say:
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Implants for life

Paralyzed people moving, deaf hearing, and blind seeing are now reality. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and active medical implants (AMIs) enable communication between the brain, organs, and external devices, improving or saving lives. SCHOTT Primoceler´s technology is key to this progress.
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Retinal implants

Retinal implants, or "bionic eyes," are designed to restore vision for individuals with retinal degeneration. These implants are progressing towards higher resolution and more natural vision restoration. Current development is concentrating on improving image processing, increasing electrode density, and ensuring long-term biocompatibility and stability.
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Claude Clement, Retired Freelance
Consultant for Neurotechnology, Stockholm, Sweden
The key to new mini-implant technologies using high-frequency radio waves is, therefore, effective hermetic encapsulation. In my opinion, Primoceler is still the technology leader in this area of medical device encapsulation.

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Antti Peltonen

Business Development and Marketing Manager