the LipoCoat
surface coating platform
can be adapted
to display
a wide-range
of bio-active compounds.
Surface properties of medical devices play an important role in the functionality of the device. Surface roughness, charge, hydrophobicity and other surface properties can all cause undesirable side effects such as discomfort due to poor wetting and low lubricity and increased infection risks because of protein and bacterial fouling.
All these side effect are potentially harmful for patients. Surface coatings are used to modify the outer layer of medical devices. Surface coatings can be used for different purposes such as increasing lubricity, hydrophilicity, anti-fouling behaviour or modifying cellular behaviour. The surface coating of LipoCoat is also PFAS-free.
LipoCoat offers novel solutions for poor surface properties of medical devices in the form of coatings. We have developed a biocompatible surface coating that can be applied on a variety of medical devices. With a range of formulations, the coating can be easily adapted to match the desired surface properties which we call our toolbox approach.
Pipeline
LipoCoat contact lens products are aimed at improving comfort and safety properties of the contact lens materials by increasing surface wetting, increasing surface lubricity and reduce surface contamination by reducing deposits and bacterial build-up on the lens material. We develop surface coatings that can be adapted for use on rigid gas permeable contact lenses, soft contact lenses and can be provided as an additive to lens care solutions. Contact lens coating products are prepared for CE-clearance.
Eye care
Contact lenses are commonly used medical devices to manage refractive errors. It is estimated that approximately 150 million people wear contact lenses worldwide. Several complications are associated with wearing contact lenses such as discomfort, eye infections, dry eyes and corneal neovascularization.
LipoCoat contact lens products are aimed at improving comfort and safety properties of the contact lens materials by increasing surface wetting, increasing surface lubricity and reduce surface contamination by reducing deposits and bacterial build-up on the lens material.
Catheters
Catheters are one of the leading causes of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). LipoCoat catheter products provide a passive and drug-less solution to reduce biofilm formation, improve blood compatibility and prevent tissue damage. LipoCoat coatings can be applied without the need for curing steps, polymerization or UV treatment. Process and thickness control is programmed into our molecular design. In addition, no harsh chemicals, pharmaceuticals or active compounds are processed into the final products. Catheter coating products for urology and cardiovascular catheters are in development.