Surface-Active Therapeutic Coating

Biointeractions, Shinfield, UK, has launched a surface-active therapeutic coating for medical devices. AstutePlus® is an advanced antithrombogenic designed specifically to stop fibrin sheath formation as well as thrombus formation in blood-contacting devices. The coating combines both active and passive components. The active agents block the blood cascade mechanism, thereby deactivating platelets, which reduces thrombus formation and prevents fibrin sheath formation. The passive elements hinder deposition and adhesion of blood components and proteins on the device surface. This combination results in an implant that is actively shielded and protected for the lifetime of the patient, therefore providing clinicians more time to focus on caring for their patients.

Visit Here 

Topics:
Coating/Surface Modification Medical

More From SAE Media Group

Medical Design Briefs
New Products and Services
Related Article Image
Medical Design Briefs
Product Showcase
Related Article Image
Medical Design Briefs
Achieving High Marks for Medical Device Makers: Ultrashort Pulse Lasers
Related Article Image
Medical Design Briefs
New Products & Services
Related Article Image
    Magazine cover
    Medical Design Briefs Magazine

    This article first appeared in the January, 2025 issue of Medical Design Briefs Magazine (Vol. 15 No. 1).

    Read more articles from this issue here.

    Read more articles from the archives here.