Key Factors for Choosing Silicone Solutions in Medical Device Lubrication

In working with various medical equipment such as needles, syringes, trocars, cannulas, guide-wires, catheters, and valves, medical device designers must account for friction in the form of insertion, drag, and break-loose forces. A biocompatible silicone lubricant can significantly reduce friction at interfaces between components and between components and human tissue.