The ‘Ins’ and ‘Outs’ of Parylene Coating
October 9, 2008 6:06 am | Articles | CommentsThis article reviews the two process alternatives available to users of protective Parylene conformal coating: relying on an external custom coating provider, or establishing in-house coating capabilities.
LISTED UNDER: Parylene | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingThe 'Ins' and 'Outs' of Parylene Coating
October 9, 2008 6:06 am | Articles | CommentsThis article reviews the two process alternatives available to users of protective Parylene conformal coating: relying on an external custom coating provider, or establishing in-house coating capabilities.
LISTED UNDER: Parylene | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing
Antimicrobial Permanently and Safely Protects Medical Devices, Healthcare Surfaces
June 24, 2008 5:44 am | Biosafe | Product Releases | CommentsThe antimicrobial protects plastics and nonwoven fabrics from staining, pitting, deterioration, and odor caused by bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungi, without compromising end-product safety.
LISTED UNDER: Antimicrobial | Injection Molding | Micro MoldingPerspectives on First Step in Design (Part V)
May 22, 2008 11:49 am | Pilgrim Software, Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe idea has been thought up, the "napkin sketch" has been made, and the project is ready to move forward. So what's the first "real" step in the design process? This was the question for the participants in this month's Perspectives feature.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingPharmaceuticals Charging Through
March 11, 2008 5:50 am | Articles | CommentsTransdermal drug delivery offers numerous advantages over other more commonly used techniques. However, the size of a pharmaceutical’s molecules has traditionally been a limiting factor in terms of the type of drug that could benefit from this method.
LISTED UNDER: Drug delivery
Hydrophilic Coatings
February 15, 2008 9:34 am | Biocoat Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHydrophilic Hydak coatings technology represents a major advance in biomedical device coatings. They offer consistent performance and are simpler to apply and less expensive than UV-cured coatings. They are superior to PVP coatings in terms of their lubricity/durability profile and flexibility.
LISTED UNDER: Hydrophilic Coating | Hydrophilic Coating | Device Coating
Coated Non-Woven Fabric
December 10, 2007 9:53 am | Jen-Coat, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPolymer coated non-woven fabrics provide barrier reinforcement for medical products such as surgical and isolation gowns, drapes, blankets, cold packs, and disposables.
LISTED UNDER: AntimicrobialProhealing Coatings: A Revolution in Medical Device Surface Modification
November 5, 2007 6:43 am | Articles | CommentsThe local delivery of anti-proliferative compounds from drug eluting stents (DES) has successfully reduced rates of restenosis following stent implantation. However, somewhat higher rates of late stent thrombosis are perceived for DES compared to their bare metal counterparts.
LISTED UNDER: Drug delivery | Surface Modification Coatings | Surface ModificationThe Next Evolution of Parylene Coating
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | Specialty Coating Systems | Articles | CommentsParylene is an excellent option for medical device manufacturers seeking a device coating for their product. Unfortunately, specific factors limit its use in certain applications. A new variation offers benefits that address these concerns.
LISTED UNDER: Parylene | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingCombating Infection at the Nano Level
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsNanotechnology is still very much in the development phase in terms of having a meaningful impact on healthcare treatment options.
LISTED UNDER: Antimicrobial | Medical Device Testing | Silicone
Gas Plasma System (3609)
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis low pressure gas plasma system is for thin film coating and surface modification of medical components. The cleanroom-compatible AL140 plasma system has a 850 x 450 x 350 mm aluminum chamber.
LISTED UNDER: Surface Modification | Control | FlowGas Plasma: A Green Alternative for Surface Engineering
July 5, 2006 11:02 am | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThere are many methods with which to affect the surface of a material or device to achieve a desired effect. Therefore, factors related to the process such as environmental considerations or temperature concerns will reduce the number of possible options.
LISTED UNDER: Surface Modification | Vacuum | Cleanroom AssemblyEmphasis on Coatings:Processing Considerationsfor Surface Modification Technologies
November 1, 2005 11:32 am | SurModics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPerformance, manufacturability, safety, and overall cost are crucial when selecting coating technologies, while ease of application, use of hazardous solvents, cycle time, and scrap rates are key when evaluating a coating’s manufacturing process.
LISTED UNDER: Device Coating | Surface Modification Coatings | Surface Modification
Polymerized Thin Film Coatings
August 11, 2005 10:41 am | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsContract processing services for thin film coatings and gas plasma surface treatment offer a variety of beneficial features.
LISTED UNDER: Device Coating | Hydrophilic Coating | Device CoatingAn Evolution in Coatings
February 28, 2005 7:49 am | SurModics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWhat began with drug-eluting stents has progressed to coatings with multiple actions and beyond. The following article, based on interviews with leading medical device coating companies, offers insight into the latest advancements.
LISTED UNDER: Device Coating | Biocompatibility Testing | Surface Modification Coatings
