A method of printing radiopaque indicia on a medical device. The method includes applying radiopaque marking fluid to a surface of a plate (200) comprising one or more etchings (220, 230) having a depth of at least 2.54 ¼m ( 0.0001 inches), exposing the radiopaque marking fluid on the surface of the plate to air to allow the radiopaque marking fluid to achieve a sufficient level of tackiness, and transferring the radiopaque marking fluid to a medical device. The radiopaque marking fluid comprises a clear ink and tungsten particulates having a particulate size of more than one micron.
