




Johnson Matthey is the world leading producer of radiopaque marker bands for the medical industry. Marker bands and ring electrodes are cut from precious metal and other specialty metals. Cut bands are fabricated according to customer specifications in a variety of diameters. Platinum and Tantalum marker bands are standard products for many medical device components where radiopacity is required.| Applications | Typical Metals | |
| Radiopaque marking | Platinum | |
| Electrophysiology sensing electrodes | Platinum/10% Iridium | |
| Cardiac pacing & defibrillator |
Gold | |
| PTCA | Tantalum | |
| Angioplasty | ||
| Stents |
