Each Medthin coating offers a unique distinctive color that can distinguish and differentiate premium surgical instruments whilst adding a pleasing aesthetic hue. Many medthin coatings also provide an easy to see indication of wear. As the coated cutting edge of an instrument wears, the base metal is eventually exposed, producing a visible indication of wear to surgeons and operating room personnel. This visible indicator can be used to identify worn or dull instruments prior to surgery.

Coatings of various colors for instrument coding.