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.