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Medical Device Coatings
Surface Solutions Group offers 13 proven medical coatings and application technologies, many that are PFAS-Free, giving customers the widest range of medical device coatings available through a single provider for a variety of applications.
Low Friction Hydrophobic Coatings
- FluoroMed® – PFOA-free PTFE low friction coatings
- FluoroWire® – PFOA-free PTFE coatings on continuous reel-to-reel applications
- FluoroBond® N/N2/N3 – micron thin coating technology; PFAS-FREE options
Sustainable, Low Friction Hydrophobic Coating
- GlideMed® No PTFE/PFAS or Low PTFE – PFOS-, PFOA- and hex chrome-free, water-based, compliant alternative to traditional PTFE coatings
Low Friction Hydrophilic Coating
- AquaGlide® – hydrophilic coating series, slippery when wet
Low Friction Coatings for Silicone and Rubber
- Slick Sil® – PFAS-FREE coating to make silicone slippery; Parylene replacement
- FluoroBond®-R– low friction coating for rubber
Low Friction Coatings for Markings or Identification
Insulative Coatings
- FluoroMed®– PFOA-free PTFE low friction coatings
- ElectroBond® – PFAS-FREE electro surgical device coating technology
- GlideMed® Low PTFE or No PTFE/No PFAS – PFOS-, PFOA- and hex chrome-free, water-based, compliant alternative to traditional PTFE coatings
- VisiBond® – permanent color-coding technology that is resistant to autoclave
Specialty Coatings
- FluoroMed®-AM – advanced anti-microbial coating technology
- FluoroBond® Pre-Treat – hyper cleaning process to improve coating adhesion
- FluoroGlass® – glassware coating for protection and safety
Medical Device Coatings
For all medical applications, the experience and integrity of the coating applicator is of the utmost importance. This is especially true as the landscape of medical products, including the requirements of functional medical device coatings, continues to change in the lab, surgical, hospital and long-term care facility settings.
Surface Solutions Group is a leader in the development and application of functional medical device coatings. Our proven medical coating application techniques assure the utmost in quality control, consistency, reliability, and service. Our passion for the medical industry shines through our products because we deliver the quality that our customers expect to meet their device requirements.
We are a results-oriented company and we are always looking to meet or exceed our customer’s requirements in quality, service and delivery. Our medical coatings change the properties of medical wire and other devices to improve their functionality, with reliable biocompatibility and improvements to product and patient safety. That is a responsibility that we don’t take lightly.
Our Leading-Edge Medical Coating Technologies
SSG’s coating technologies is a collection of 13 specialized medical coatings for devices and components ranging from medical instruments and surgical devices, to inserted guidewires, needles, catheters, hypotubes and more.
Our medical device coating technologies can enhance the performance of medical products or components by changing the friction levels, meeting biocompatibility and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the overall safety and functionality of the medical product. Each coating in our collection seeks to enhance the performance of your medical devices and components to ensure that they function at their highest capacity.
In addition to enhancing functionality, our coatings can be applied to a variety of devices, including:
- Guidewires, coils and cables
- Mandrels, hypotubes, solid wire and snap wire
- Continuous wire, cable and tubing
- Needles
- Electrosurgical blades and jaws
- Silicone and rubber parts
- Catheters
- Hydrophilic applications
- Dental products and components
- Precision and miniature devices
Our specialized coatings for medical devices are formulated to improve product performance in challenging healthcare environments. Our medical PTFE coatings offer superior low friction, release and durability properties for critical applications.
See our Medical Grade Coatings List below for a technical overview of our most popular coatings, including our PFAS-Free GlideMed®.
Contact us to discuss your project and the best coating options for optimal functionality.
| Medical Grade Coating System | Characteristics | Basic Chemistry | Operating Temp | Thickness | Substrate | Nitinol Compatible (Low Cure Temp) | Available Colors | Anti- Microbial Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GlideMed® No PTFE ON2-110 | Superior Low Friction, Excellent Release, Excellent Durability | No PTFE / No PFAS / Water Based | 350°F | .0001″ – .001″ | All Metals | Yes | Clear/Natural, Green, Blue, Gray, Black, White, Custom Colors | Yes |
| GlideMed® Low PTFE ON2-115 | Superior Low Friction, Excellent Release, Excellent Durability | Low PTFE / Water Based | 350°F | .0001″ – .001″ | All Metals | Yes | Clear/Natural, Green, Blue, Gray, Black, White, Custom Colors | Yes |
| FluoroMed® ZP4 | Excellent Low Friction, Excellent Release, Excellent Durability | PTFE / Water Based | 500°F | .0001″ – .0006″ | All Metals | No | Clear/Natural, Green, Blue, Gray, Black | Yes |
| FluoroMed® BL2 | Excellent Low Friction, Excellent Release, Ultra-thin Film | PTFE / Water Based | 500°F | .0001″ – .0003″ | All Metals | No | Clear/Natural, Green, Blue, Gray, Black | Yes |
| FluoroBond® N | Excellent Low Friction, Excellent Release, Ultra-thin Film | PTFE / Solvent Based | 500°F | .00004″ – .0002″ | All Metals | No | Clear | Yes |
| FluoroBond® N2 & N2A | Excellent Low Friction, Excellent Release, Ultra-thin Film | Ceramic / Solvent Based | 500°F | .00001″ – .0002″ | All Metals, Some Rubbers | Yes | Clear | No |
| FluoroBond® N3 | Superior Low Friction, Ultra-thin Film | Silicone / Solvent Based | 500°F | .00004″ – .0002″ | All Metals | Yes | Clear | Yes |
| Slick Sil® LSR | Excellent Low Friction, Excellent Elongation, Chemical Bond | Solvent Based | 400°F | .00001″ – .0002″ | Silicone & Rubber | N/A | Clear | Yes |
| ElectroBond® | Excellent Non-Stick, Excellent Coating Coverage | Powder or Solvent Based | 840°F | .0003″ – .003″ | All Metals | No | Black | Yes |
| VisiBond® | Good Low Friction, Excellent for Autoclave | Solvent Based | 500°F | .001″ – .002″ | All Metals | No | Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink | Yes |
| AquaGlide® M, R & P | Excellent Low Friction | Solvent Based | 300°F | M: .0002″ – .0004″ R & P: .0002″ – .001″ | All Metals, Some Rubbers & Plastics | Yes | Clear | Yes |
All coatings on chart are Biocompatible, PFOA-Free and PFOS-Free.
Biocompatibility is tested to ISO 10993-5 by third party labs and is for informational purposes only. Compliance to ISO 10993-5 is the sole responsibility of the design owners.