Sam Brusco , Associate Editor04.01.21
Surface treatments and coatings are engineered to functionalize medical device surfaces for a variety of medical applications. They provide useful physical properties that may not exist in the underlying substrate, like enhanced electrical stimulation or sensing, improved mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and the ability to elute drugs to selected parts of the anatomy.
Advances in medical technologies, including imaging equipment, ultrasonic and other sensor-based tools, and delivery systems all require specialized coatings.
“Neurovascular device growth and innovation is driving surface treatment progress,” said Kevin Guenther, methods development manager at Harland Medical Systems, an Eden Prairie, Minn.-based provider of medical device coatings, equipment, and manufacturing services to healthcare product manufacturers. “Ultra-thin diameters are desired for micro-diameter catheters and guidewires. Ultra-soft substrate materials like Neusoft, Chronoprene, and Polyblend are also impacting coating innovation.”
“Another trend is a single coating and process must be sufficient for mult
Advances in medical technologies, including imaging equipment, ultrasonic and other sensor-based tools, and delivery systems all require specialized coatings.
“Neurovascular device growth and innovation is driving surface treatment progress,” said Kevin Guenther, methods development manager at Harland Medical Systems, an Eden Prairie, Minn.-based provider of medical device coatings, equipment, and manufacturing services to healthcare product manufacturers. “Ultra-thin diameters are desired for micro-diameter catheters and guidewires. Ultra-soft substrate materials like Neusoft, Chronoprene, and Polyblend are also impacting coating innovation.”
“Another trend is a single coating and process must be sufficient for mult
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