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HYDROPHILIC COATING SOLUTIONS

PFAS-FREE
Inner Diameter
Hydrophilic Coatings

YOUR SOLUTION FOR COATING THE INNER DIAMETER OF YOUR MEDICAL DEVICE

Discover Biocoat’s newest patented innovation.  A PFAS-free inner diameter coating which offers an alternative to PFAS materials while enhancing the overall device effectiveness.

This coating technology is characterized by exceptional lubricity, which allows medical devices to navigate through narrow or tortuous pathways in the body with minimal resistance. This reduces the potential for tissue damage and can improve efficiency. The lubricious nature of the coating, combined with its durability, ensures that devices maintain their performance throughout the procedures.

In addition to its lubricity, Biocoat’s non-PFAS coating offers impressive flexibility. This is particularly beneficial for devices such as catheters, which require both flexibility and durability to perform effectively in challenging anatomical environments. The coating can withstand the rigors of multiple flexions and stresses, ensuring the longevity of the device.

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Improved Device Flexibility

Substituting the PTFE liner and applying a HYDAK® hydrophilic coating creates a softer and more flexible device to travel deeper into tortuous areas.

Enhanced Lubricity and Trackability

Biocoat’s HYDAK® hydrophilic coatings offer more lubricity than a PTFE liner offering greater trackability.

Streamlined Manufacturing Process

By substituting the PTFE liner and coating the device’s inner and outer diameter at the same time, manufacturers can streamline their device manufacturing process.

100% PFAS-Free Solution

Biocoat’s ID coating method provides a non-PFAS alternative for medical device manufacturers without compromising quality or performance.

Maximum Efficiency With Best-In-Class Performance

At Biocoat, our HYDAK® coatings offer best-in-class performance in lubricity, durability, and particulates. The following tests show the results of a series of tests that the Biocoat Research & Development team completed to test the lubricity and durability of HYDAK® Thermal on the inner diameter to see how our coatings perform compared to a PTFE liner.

HYDAK® Thermal coating was tested on various Pebax® catheter tubing sizes, comparing it to uncoated Pebax® tubing and a PTFE liner. HYDAK Thermal demonstrated superior lubricity in both initial and repeated use.

HYDAK® Thermal coating was tested on the inner diameter of Pebax® 55D catheter tubing, comparing it to a commercially available guide catheter and PTFE extrusion. HYDAK Thermal demonstrated comparable particulate counts.

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Substrates

Pebax
Polyurethane
Nylon
TPU
NEUSoft
Polyimide
and more

Metal Substrates

Stainless Steel
Nitinol
Platinum
Gold
Nickel
Titanium
and more

Common Devices

Aspiration Catheter
Guiding Catheter
Diagnostic Equipment
and more

Interested in an Inner Diameter Hydrophilic Coating Solutions for your Devices?

Our team of engineers and coating experts would be glad to have a discussion about your project and its requirements.

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A standard engagement with Biocoat follows:

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Project Review
Our Application Engineering Team facilitates an initial review to determine fit between your project's unique specifications and our HYDAK hydrophilic coatings. Once confirmed, our team quickly moves to the Feasibility stage.
2
Feasibility Testing
An Application Engineer is assigned to your program, who then initiates the feasibility testing phase. A small number of samples will be requested to be used for initial high-level coating trials. The samples are evaluated for coating readiness (cleanliness), cleaned as needed, and then coated with our initial Hydak coating selection and process.  The coated samples are then tested for lubricity, durability and coverage. In conjunction with the testing performance results, coated samples are returned to the customer for a parallel assessment. Speed is critical during all phases of product development, and our resources are positioned to meet your lead-time needs with a standard short lead-time and expedite options as quick as 24 hours.
3
Coating Development & Optimization
Collaboration is vital during this stage, as we are working together to finalize the coating selection and application process that best suites the device’s performance requirements. Planning for validation, regulatory submission (as required), transfer to production, and scaling to match expected market demand, also occurs during this critical phase.
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Services & Fulfillment
  • Contract Coating Services
    By utilizing Biocoat’s Contract Coating Services offering, you are free to focus on device innovation, design, and assembly, without the need to incorporate complex and coating processes into your manufacturing lines. Our best-in-class customer service, world class coating equipment, process controls, and rapid turnaround times are a commonly selected option to give you peace of mind that your device’s hydrophilic coating application is taking care of by experts.
  • Reagent Fulfillment
    If you plan to coat the devices at your facility, we support you through the same best-in-class customer support and world-class coating manufacturing operations.  We’re committed to delivering your coating materials on time, and as expected, every time. Our online ordering system is backed by a live Customer Support team, who are eager to assist with any questions or support you may require.
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