LipoCoat

Medical devices often have poor surface properties which results in different problems such as discomfort (poor wetting and low lubricity) and increased infection risk (high fouling). The patented coating developed by LipoCoat tackles these problems with an elegant solution.

 

LipoCoat’s technology mimics the phospholipid bilayer that surrounds every cell in our body. This makes the technology biocompatible by nature. By mimicking the natural cell membrane consisting of a phospholipid bilayer, biocompatible and high performance medical device coatings can be prepared. In nature, the cell membrane, more specifically the phospholipid bilayer, serves as a universal interface between distinct chemical environments.

The production process of LipoCoat’s coatings is rapid and efficient using LipoCoat’s Fast Amphiphile Solution Transfer (FAST) technology. LipoCoat is adaptable to many uses due to its ‘toolbox’ technology. With a range of formulations, its hydrophilicity, stability and lubricity can be adjusted to complement the inherent anti-biofouling and anti-thrombogenic nature of the coating. An additional asset of LipoCoat, due to its dynamic, fluid nature is the ability to self-repair should scratches expose the medical device to the biological environment.