Plasma-Applied Silicone Coatings for the Next Generation of Medical Devices

For many medical device manufacturers, the application of proprietary coatings and surface treatments can play a critical role in differentiating their products as they develop new devices and reimagine the next generation of their existing products. For products such as stainless steel guide wires, catheters, and vascular surgical tools, plasma-applied coatings offer properties that can distinguish them from their competitors. Coatings can provide everything from biocompatibility or lubricity to antimicrobial and anticorrosion properties. These modified surfaces can improve the functionality of devices such as intraluminal stents, occlusion balloons, and polymer coils.