FluoroWire® PTFE Coated Wire
FluoroWire® is a PTFE coating applied to continuous length medical guidewires and small-diameter cable on reel-to-reel continuous wire processing. The PFOA-free coating bonds to stainless steel, Nitinol, titanium, and silver-plated copper, and is widely used to reduce intravascular friction in catheter, stent, and guidewire devices.
Surface Solutions Group is a leader in applying biocompatible PTFE coatings on medical wire and guidewires, with non-acid and non-PFOA formulations, available in several colors. SSG’s FluoroWire® coating can be applied to reel-to-reel continuous length wires, cable and tubing.
Low Friction Medical FluoroWire® Guidewire Applications
FluoroWire® coatings are applied to medical guidewire and small-diameter cable and tubing to deliver a low-friction PTFE surface that reduces intravascular drag during minimally invasive procedures. Uncoated mandrel wound guidewires, made of stainless steel and Nitinol have naturally high friction. FluoroWire® coatings that are bonded to a continuous reel-to-reel length of wire and small diameter cable and tubing greatly reduces intravascular friction in devices such as catheters, stents, etc.
Any type of wire can be given a low-friction surface. All formulations are PFOA-free.
Coatings Can be Applied To
FluoroWire® bonds to a range of medical-grade wire substrates, including stainless steel, Nitinol, titanium, tungsten, silver-plated copper, and small-diameter twisted or braided cables.
- Stainless steel
- SLT
- Nitinol
- Titanium
- Tungsten and other specialty wire
- Small diameter twisted and braided wire cables
FluoroWire® Specifications Key Features of FluoroWire® Medical Coatings
FluoroWire® delivers uniform, low-friction PTFE coverage on continuous medical wire in diameters from 0.007 to 0.040 inches, with strong adhesion and multiple color options.
- Uniform coverage and thickness of your wires, including twisted cable
- Low-friction and non-stick coating properties
- A variety of color options to choose from – clear/natural, green, gray, black and blue
- Continuous wire lengths (diameters of .007” – .040”)
- Easily coiled or fabricated
- Smooth surface once the wire is coated
- Excellent adhesion to your wire
- Coating thickness of .0001″ to .0003″ per side
- Does not change the AF of Nitinol wire when applied.
Why Medical Manufacturers Choose FluoroWire® Coated Guidewires
Medical guidewires coated with FluoroWire® gain improved lubrication, shape retention, durability, and handling for surgical, imaging, and interventional procedures where reduced friction directly supports clinician control and patient safety.
- Lubrication
- Resilience
- Ease of handling
- Shape retention
- Durability
- Flexibility
- Enhanced safety
For all medical and precision applications, the experience and integrity of the coating applicator is of utmost importance. Surface Solutions Group, LLC is a leader in the development and application of functional coatings. Our proven techniques assure the best in quality, repeatability, consistency, reliability, and service. Our customers must test for biocompatibility and end-use.
Biocompatibility and Compliance
All FluoroWire® formulations are PFOA-free, non-acid, and -compliant for medical device contact. Surface Solutions Group applies FluoroWire® coatings in an ISO-certified facility. Biocompatibility is tested to ISO 10993-5 by third party labs and is for informational purposes only. Compliance to ISO 10993-5 biocompatibility is the sole responsibility of the design owners.