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Myths vs Facts: PTFE, PFAS and the Drive for PTFE-Free Medical Coatings

Fluoropolymers are used nearly everywhere, in almost every major manufacturing sector. Those of us who formulate and apply the coatings, and our medical device manufacturing customers, understand the unique benefits they bring to everyday life, but most others do not. They have come under fire for allegedly causing harm to people and the environment.  In...

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Answering Your Common Medical Device Coating Questions

With more than six decades of coating expertise, the Surface Solutions Group team is often asked questions about our medical grade coatings and their application to a variety of medical devices and components. Here are the answers to some of the more common medical device coating questions. Q: What is PTFE coating? A: PTFE, or Polytetrafluoroethylene,...