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Silicon dioxide, or silica, is one of the most fundamental elements on earth. Most commonly found in nature as quartz, it is also the major constituent of sand and a primary component in silicone and glass. Now, this basic chemical compound is being applied using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) techniques as an anti-microbial barrier, a primer to promote adhesion between stainless steel and proprietary coatings or to create hydrophobic or hydrophilic surfaces.
For many medical device manufacturers, the application of proprietary coatings and surface treatments can play a significant role not only in new product development but also when upgrading legacy medical devices under 510(k) guidelines. As a result, the medical device industry is aggressively investigating and applying plasma-applied coatings to products such as stainless steel guide wires, catheters, stents, and vascular surgical tools.
“We are always looking for unique and novel ways to make our products more robust and become the market leader but to do that we need to bring more technology to our devices. Often, that is going to involve some form of
For many medical device manufacturers, the application of proprietary coatings and surface treatments can play a significant role not only in new product development but also when upgrading legacy medical devices under 510(k) guidelines. As a result, the medical device industry is aggressively investigating and applying plasma-applied coatings to products such as stainless steel guide wires, catheters, stents, and vascular surgical tools.
“We are always looking for unique and novel ways to make our products more robust and become the market leader but to do that we need to bring more technology to our devices. Often, that is going to involve some form of
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