Lubricious
Applying Tech: Cardiovascular, Part II
October 18, 2012 3:27 pm | by John Beigel, Brian McPherson, Robert Hergenrother, Peter Gabriele, and Donald M. Garcia | Meder Electronic Inc. | Articles | CommentsIt’s not the journey, it’s the destination. In the case of interventional cardiovascular devices, both the journey and the destination are vital. These devices need to navigate the tortuous pathways of the vasculature in order to access and treat complex distal lesions. Getting there isn’t always easy.
LISTED UNDER: Others | Biocompatible | Lubricious
Roundtable Q&A: Machining
October 17, 2012 5:06 pm | by Marty Cavegn, Steve Dicke, Pete Marut, and Trisha Mowry | Metal Craft Machine & Engineering | Articles | CommentsRepresentatives from machining companies serving the medical device community respond to questions including, " Why are machined components still a viable part option for medical devices over cheaper plastic ones?" " How have newer metals enhanced machined component offerings for medical device designers?" and " What impact have coatings made on the additional value machined components can offer?"
LISTED UNDER: Electrical Discharge Machining | Laser Machining | Micro-machiningPractical Challenges for Medical Device Coatings
May 30, 2012 10:25 am | by Josh Simon, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsBefore selecting a device coating, physical properties and provided benefits are not the only consideration for device designers. There are other critical factors that can significantly impact efficacy. This article reviews variables such as sterilization methods, shelf-life, and aging which can all have an adverse impact on the coating.
LISTED UNDER: Abrasion resistant | Anti-corrosive | Antimicrobial
Lubricious Coatings Suited for Cardiovascular Catheters
August 5, 2010 5:32 am | Bayer Materialscience, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsBayer MaterialScience LLC recently introduced Baymedix CL 100, a lubricious surface treatment for medical devices that gives a durable coating with an especially low coefficient of wet friction.
LISTED UNDER: Lubricious | Surface Modification Coatings | Surface Modification
Gas Plasma System for Lubricious Coating
April 6, 2010 5:08 am | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis low pressure gas plasma system is designed for deposition of a lubricious, low coefficient of friction coating on bulk medical components.
LISTED UNDER: Gas Plasma | Lubricious | Gas PlasmaUsing Dry Lubricants to Address Stacked Tolerances
April 6, 2010 5:07 am | Articles | CommentsAddressing tolerances is something with which most design engineers developing medical devices are familiar. The challenge can be even greater when dealing with stacked tolerances.
LISTED UNDER: Lubricious | Stamping | Silicone
