Proteon™ glass encapsulation by SCHOTT Primoceler Oy
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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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Enabling a new generation of smart implants

Proteon™ glass packages by SCHOTT Primoceler Oy are a revolutionary addition to SCHOTT’s hermetic packaging portfolio. If your checklist includes reliable encapsulation, biocompatibility, miniaturization, or production efficiency, Proteon™ is the optimal choice for your implantable device.

Explore product properties in detail
    RF transparency
    RF transparency
    Proteon™ glass housings enable RF-transparency for wireless power and data transfer, and are MRI- compatible.
    No adhesives or environmental heat
    No adhesives or environmental heat
    Proteon™ packages are sealed without additives, using precise heat to encapsulate electronics, reducing bulk and complexity.
    Ultra miniaturization
    Ultra miniaturization
    Revolutionary Primoceler glass-to-glass sealing allows compact Proteon™ encapsulation designs.
    Scalable production process
    Scalable production process
    The scalable production process offers cost-efficiency and expertise, covering everything from prototyping to mass production.
    ProteonTM by SCHOTT Primoceler Oy – miniaturized glass encapsulation for cutting-edge smart implants

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    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.
      Meet Nano Retina
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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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