USP Class VI Medical Pad Printing Inks

It is a specific printing-ink formulation that has been evaluated under the USP Class VI biological-reactivity framework. Printcolor's certified medical /USP inks are intended for medical and surgical applications and have undergone systemic injection, intracutaneous and implantation testing through TOXiCON.

No. The medical Class VI products shown on this page are the specific black and white /USP formulations: 711-8005/USP, 711-9005/USP, 747-8005/USP, 747-9005/USP, 752-8005/USP and 752-9005/USP. Do not assume a standard mixing color or custom color match carries the same certification without supporting documentation for that formulation.

Series 786 is documented as a USP Class VI-tested MS color system rather than as only specific black and white /USP SKUs. NAMSA tested a composite formulation containing equal parts of all 14 Series 786 MS base colors, and the tested composite met USP Class VI requirements under the documented conditions. This supports custom color development from the same MS component set, but individual custom mixing ratios are not represented as separately tested or certified unless their own documentation says so.

Yes. Deco Tech can formulate Pantone®, corporate and product-specific colors from the Series 786 MS mixing system. The NAMSA study evaluated one composite containing equal parts of all 14 MS base colors, so individual custom mixing ratios should not be described as separately tested or certified unless their own documentation specifically supports that claim. Finished-device validation remains the manufacturer's responsibility.

Series 711 is the fast-drying one-component solvent-based starting point. Series 747 is the UV-curable option when rapid curing, cleanroom production or wet-on-wet multicolor printing is important. Series 752 is the universal one- or two-component system for demanding resistance requirements. Series 786 is a highly resistant two-component system with an MS mixing-color platform when broader custom color capability is needed. Final selection must be confirmed on the actual substrate and process.

Across Series 711, 747, 752 and 786, Printcolor identifies substrates including PP, PE, PC, ABS, rigid and soft PVC, PMMA / acrylic, PA / nylon, PET-related materials, coated surfaces, metals and other technical substrates. Compatibility varies by series and surface condition, so the exact production resin and pretreatment must be tested.

We do not describe them as FDA approved. Printcolor's current manufacturer terminology is USP Class VI certified, biocompatible and FDA-compliant. Final device compliance and validation remain the responsibility of the medical-device manufacturer.

Printcolor specifically highlights Series 747 as suitable for cleanroom environments. The complete printing cell, ventilation, handling practices, curing equipment and validation requirements still need to be designed around the customer's cleanroom and manufacturing process.

Printcolor describes its USP Class VI systems as sterilization resistant and specifically positions Series 752 for demanding applications that may involve aggressive sterilization. The actual ink, substrate, cure and sterilization method must be tested together under the device manufacturer's production conditions.

Yes. The available Class VI certificates and technical data sheets are linked in the 711, 747 and 752 sections above. Deco Tech can also provide the Series 786 Printcolor product information, sales information and NAMSA test certificate supporting the tested MS color system, along with applicable SDS documentation.

The certified formulations covered on this page are Printcolor pad printing inks. If your medical-device application uses screen printing, send Deco Tech the substrate, required color, sterilization or chemical exposure and regulatory requirements so the appropriate screen-printing ink system can be reviewed separately.