Coatings
Merit Medical acquired MCTec's proprietary continuous coating process on January 1, 2006.
Pushing Medical Precision
Merit has pioneered and perfected spool-to-spool coating technology for wire and tubing. Mastering reliable and cost-efficient coating processes for the medical device industry, Merit ensures the highest level of performance and quality for our coating-based product. Merit is able to produce coated products to your specific demands as long as it fits within our capabilities. Feel free to contact us to discuss your specific product development.
Coated Products Upon Request
In open cooperation with customers and suppliers, the Merit mission is to develop, manufacture and continuously improve superior coatings, coating technologies and coated products for the global medical device market.
PTFE Coatings
LubriSkin™
- Soft, flexible, thin coating
- Smooth surface
- Superior lubricity
An advanced three coat system with a pure polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) topcoat. Intended for applications where low friction is of grave importance.
- Coated Guide Wire Components
- Coated Hypotube Shafts
- Coated Stylets/Mandrels
DuraSkin™
- Durable, thin coating
- Smooth surface
- Lubricious
A two coat system in which the low friction of PTFE and the toughness of polyethersulfone (PES) are combined.
- Coated Guide Wire Components
- Coated Hypotube Shafts
- Coated Stylets/Mandrels
HardSkin™
- Hard, rigid, thin coating
- Profiled surface
- Lubricious
A one coat system with a very tough and hard surface finish.
- Coated Hypotube Shafts
ShieldSkin™
- Durable, thick coating
- Smooth surface
- Electrical Insulation
A coat system in which the polyethersulfone (PES) is used on its own or in combination with a LubriSkin or DuraSkin finishing.
- Coated Needle Components
Hydrophilic Coatings
SlipSkin™
- For metal substrates
- Slippery when wet for excellent crossability performance
A hydrophilic coating consisting of an N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone and butyl methacrylate random copolymer.
- Coated Guide Wire Components
- Coated Hypotube Shafts
- Coated Needle Components
HydroSkin™
- For polymer substrates
- Extreme lubricity to maximize patient comfort
A two coat system for polymer substrates. The topcoat contains polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).
- Coated Polymer Tubing
