LipoCoat Catheter Coating

LipoCoat BV

Enschede, Netherlands

LipoCoat: Bio-inspired coatingsfor infection control LipoCoats 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 LipoCoats coatings is rapid and efficient using LipoCoats 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. Sono-Coat: Ultra-sound visibility for medical devices Sono-Coat, as part of the LipoCoat group, is a medical technology company with the mission to improve patient care through innovative visibility solutions for ultrasound guided interventions. The innovative echogenic coating-system provides unsurpassed ultrasound visibility of catheters and needles in the patients body. SonoCoat™ is a game-changing technology in situations “when precision counts”. It enables doctors to safely carry out difficult ultrasound-guided procedures such as ablation therapy, regional anaesthesia, kidney, liver biopsies and drainage procedures. Coated devices are clearly visible in the image, allowing effortless location from any possible angle.