Medical Devices

Getters are crucial for maintaining vacuum conditions and absorbing outgassed molecules in high-power X-ray tubes and implantable medical devices. In X-ray tubes, getters help manage the outgassing due to high operating temperatures, ensuring optimal performance in applications like CT scanners and mammography systems. They are placed near the cathode or anode and can be activated by electric current or during the thermal treatment of the tube.

eDry and ZeDry getters effectively sorb moisture and hydrogen in implantable medical devices such as pace-makers and cochlear implants, keeping extremely low levels of partial pressure in the hermetically sealed package, enhancing reliability and longevity of these systems.