316 LVM stainless steel

Surgical steel, also known as 316L and Implant grade steel is a steel alloy that is the most common body piercing material in the United States. It can be polished to a shiny surface, and many people prefer this material to titanium because of its luster.

316LVM Stainless has the same elemental composition as 316L, but has been vacuum melted to achieve the extremely high levels of purity and “cleanliness” required for surgical implants.