PRODUCTS - TOP COATS A-Series The top coats offered by Biocoat come in two varieties: crosslinked and un-crosslinked. Deciding on whether or not crosslinking is best for an application depends on how the device is used and what handling characteristics it requires. Advantages of A-Series Hydak® Hydrophilic Coatings Durable: Crosslinked surface for high abrasion procedures Biocompatible: Made from hyaluronic acid, a natural biopolymer Lubricious: Exhibits an extremely low surface friction Non-thrombogenic: resists adsorption of fibrin and platelet adhesion Hydrophilic: Absorbs water to increase its lubricity Thin: Less than 4 microns thick! "Crosslinked HA" The Hydak® A-series hydrophilic coatings are used to prepare a crosslinked form of Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This technology has applications among a gamut of fields including urology, cardiology, endoscopy, and others. In particular, this coating is ideal for devices that require wear resistance combined with a degree of hydrophilicity and lubricity. Customers that are developing devices used in long procedures with high degrees of surface-to-surface abrasion or multiple passes should consider a crosslinked Hydak coating. L-Series Advantages of L-Series Hydak® Hydrophilic Coatings Lubricious: Exhibits an extremely low surface friction Biocompatible: Made from hyaluronic acid, a natural biopolymer Durable: Able to withstand the rigors of basic invasive procedures Non-thrombogenic: resists adsorption of fibrin and platelet adhesion Hydrophilic: Absorbs water to increase its lubricity Thin: Less than 4 microns thick! The Hydak® L-series hydrophilic coatings are based on an un-crosslinked form of Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This technology has applications among a gamut of fields including ophthalmology, urology, cardiology, endoscopy, and others. In particular, this coating is ideal for single-use devices that require extremely low coefficients of friction. "Non-Crosslinked HA" Customers that are developing devices used in quick procedures with low instances of surface-to-surface abrasion but a high need for a slippery surface should consider an un-crosslinked Hydak coating. Biocoat, Inc. 211 Witmer Road, Horsham, PA 19044 Tel: 215-734-0888   Fax: 215-734-0889 Home   |   About Biocoat   |   Products   |   Services   |   News   |   Downloads   |   Contact Us   |   Site Map