Teleflex Medical OEM announces a proprietary, hydrophilic surface coating for polymer-based devices that are navigated through the vascular system.
Teleflex Medical OEM announces
a proprietary, hydrophilic surface coating for polymer-based devices that are
navigated through the vascular system. The coating performs favorably in terms
of lubricity and extended durability when compared to other coatings on the
market. It has proven biocompatibility and shelf-life stability. It also
exhibits low particulate count in testing, and outstanding adhesion to the
substrate material. The coating can be customized to
optimize certain performance characteristics based on specific user needs.
Similar
to other hydrophilic coatings, OEM’s coating may reduce the required insertion
force which may result in improved control, placement, and tracking of a
device. Applications for this surface technology include introducers,
diagnostic catheters, balloon catheters, and components.
The
coating is applied through a fully-automated process in a temperature and
humidity controlled cleanroom. Teleflex Medical OEM’s extensive, in-house
capabilities enable medical devices to be engineered, manufactured, and coated
under one roof. This vertical integration can reduce the complexity, and the
development and commercialization time often encountered in launching new
devices.
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