What’s the distinction between hydrophilic and hydrophobic coatings?

Joe Anderson, Marketing Manager, Harland, highlights the distinction between hydrophilic and hydrophobic medical device coatings. 

In the realm of modern medicine, the development of innovative medical devices has revolutionized patient care and treatment outcomes. From intricate surgical instruments to life-sustaining implants, medical devices play a pivotal role in improving the quality of life for countless individuals. One crucial aspect that often goes unnoticed but is of paramount importance is the coatings applied to these devices. These coatings can significantly impact the performance and functionality of medical devices. Among the various types of coatings, hydrophilic and hydrophobic coatings stand out due to their distinct properties and applications. In this article, we delve into the difference between hydrophilic and hydrophobic medical device coatings, shedding light on their characteristics, benefits, and applications.

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Harland Medical Systems opens new office in Israel

Harland Medical Systems, a provider of medical device coatings, has announced the inauguration of its new office in Caesarea, Israel.

Following last year’s opening of the European Headquarters in Cork, Ireland, this expansion is to expand the company’s global operations and elevates customer service standards on an international scale.

“Our utmost priority has always been to provide exceptional service and tailored solutions to our valued customers,” said Jon Anderson, CEO of Harland Medical. “We believe in the immense potential of the Israeli market and its entrepreneurial spirit. The launch of our Caesarea, Israel office not only strengthens our global footprint but also amplifies our focus on catalysing innovation and fostering the growth of cutting-edge technologies and start-ups in this vibrant region. We are thrilled about the boundless opportunities this expansion presents for Harland Medical and our current and future customers.”

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US Multinational Opens New European Office in Cork

“The new office in Cork, Ireland will help better serve customers across Europe”

U.S.-based Harland Medical Systems, Inc., a global medical device coatings leader, today announced the opening of their European headquarters in Cork, Ireland. The new site will better serve the needs of customers on the continent by providing local access to coating expertise, materials and equipment.

Harland Medical continues to see unprecedented global growth, necessitating a home base in Europe.

“Our company has always been committed to providing the best service to our customers,” said Jon Anderson, chief executive officer, Harland Medical. “Opening a European office is monumental for Harland and our customers. It positions our company to continue expanding our global operations by offering more efficient service to our partners outside of the United States.”

The Cork site offers access to coating expertise, materials and equipment with 5,000 square feet (464 square meters) of space including 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) of humidity-controlled ISO class 7 cleanroom. The European headquarters will house Harland manufacturing and test equipment for development and production service provision to existing and new customers.

The company is now offering feasibility, development services, production coating services and technical service support to existing customers throughout Europe from the new site. As operations expand, Harland Medical plans to grow the facility to 25 employees.

Kevin Conlon, region manager for Ireland and Europe, said, “The importance of Ireland in the medical device space made it a natural fit for our new location. We are ecstatic that this location provides the opportunity for us to not only serve our customers better, but also allows us to contribute meaningful new jobs within the Cork community.”

About Harland Medical

Harland Medical was founded in 2003 and is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota – a recognized global center of healthcare excellence and innovation. Harland Medical continues this tradition with our comprehensive suite of medical coatings, equipment and services for producing successful medical device coatings on healthcare products across the world. To learn more, visit harlandmedical.com.

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Harland Medical Opens New European Office in Ireland

The new office in Cork, Ireland will help better serve customers across Europe

U.S.-based Harland Medical Systems, Inc., a global medical device coatings leader, today announced the opening of their European headquarters in Cork, Ireland. The new site will better serve the needs of customers on the continent by providing local access to coating expertise, materials and equipment.

Harland Medical continues to see unprecedented global growth, necessitating a home base in Europe.

“Our company has always been committed to providing the best service to our customers,” said Jon Anderson, chief executive officer, Harland Medical. “Opening a European office is monumental for Harland and our customers. It positions our company to continue expanding our global operations by offering more efficient service to our partners outside of the United States.”

The Cork site offers access to coating expertise, materials and equipment with 5,000 square feet (464 square meters) of space including 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) of humidity- controlled ISO class 7 cleanroom. The European headquarters will house Harland manufacturing and test equipment for development and production service provision to existing and new customers.

The company is now offering feasibility, development services, production coating services and technical service support to existing customers throughout Europe from the new site. As operations expand, Harland Medical plans to grow the facility to 25 employees.

Kevin Conlon, region manager for Ireland and Europe, said, “The importance of Ireland in the medical device space made it a natural fit for our new location. We are ecstatic that this location provides the opportunity for us to not only serve our customers better, but also allows us to contribute meaningful new jobs within the Cork community.”

About Harland Medical

Harland Medical was founded in 2003 and is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota – a recognized global center of healthcare excellence and innovation. Harland Medical continues this tradition with our comprehensive suite of medical coatings, equipment and services for producing successful medical device coatings on healthcare products across the world. To learn more, visit harlandmedical.com.

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Harland Medical opens European HQ in Cork

U.S.-based Harland Medical Systems, a global medical device coatings company, has opened its European headquarters in Cork, Ireland. 

The new site aims to better serve the needs of customers on the continent by providing local access to coating expertise, materials and equipment. Harland Medical continues to see unprecedented global growth, necessitating a home base in Europe.

Jon Anderson, chief executive officer, Harland Medical, said: “Our company has always been committed to providing the best service to our customers. Opening a European office is monumental for Harland and our customers. It positions our company to continue expanding our global operations by offering more efficient service to our partners outside of the United States.”

The Cork site offers access to coating expertise, materials, and equipment with 5,000 square feet (464 square metres) of space including 1,000 square feet (93 square metres) of humidity-controlled ISO class 7 cleanroom. The European headquarters will house Harland manufacturing and test equipment for development and production service provision to existing and new customers.

The company is now offering feasibility, development services, production coating services and technical service support to existing customers throughout Europe from the new site. As operations expand, Harland Medical plans to grow the facility to 25 employees.

Kevin Conlon, region manager for Ireland and Europe, said: “The importance of Ireland in the medical device space made it a natural fit for our new location. We are ecstatic that this location provides the opportunity for us to not only serve our customers better, but also allows us to contribute meaningful new jobs within the Cork community.”

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U.S.-based Harland Medical Systems, a global medical device coatings company, has opened its European headquarters in Cork, Ireland. 

The new site aims to better serve the needs of customers on the continent by providing local access to coating expertise, materials and equipment. Harland Medical continues to see unprecedented global growth, necessitating a home base in Europe.

Jon Anderson, chief executive officer, Harland Medical, said: “Our company has always been committed to providing the best service to our customers. Opening a European office is monumental for Harland and our customers. It positions our company to continue expanding our global operations by offering more efficient service to our partners outside of the United States.”

The Cork site offers access to coating expertise, materials, and equipment with 5,000 square feet (464 square metres) of space including 1,000 square feet (93 square metres) of humidity-controlled ISO class 7 cleanroom. The European headquarters will house Harland manufacturing and test equipment for development and production service provision to existing and new customers.

The company is now offering feasibility, development services, production coating services and technical service support to existing customers throughout Europe from the new site. As operations expand, Harland Medical plans to grow the facility to 25 employees.

Kevin Conlon, region manager for Ireland and Europe, said: “The importance of Ireland in the medical device space made it a natural fit for our new location. We are ecstatic that this location provides the opportunity for us to not only serve our customers better, but also allows us to contribute meaningful new jobs within the Cork community.”

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Harland Medical launch coating testing thickness system for medical devices

Harland Medical Systems, Inc. announce the release of the CTS1100 Coating Thickness Testing System at MD&M West. As a testing system, the CTS1100 allows medical device manufacturers to accurately and easily measure coating thickness on their devices.

Because low-friction, hydrophilic coatings swell when hydrated, coating thickness and its effect on overall part diameter is a critical variable in the design of today’s catheters, introducers, delivery systems and guidewires. The CTS1100, using a precision LED micrometer, is specifically designed to measure the diameter of a part before coating, dry and hydrated to accurately provide a total picture of the effect of the coating on part diameter.

Harland’s proprietary TestingWorks software, used in the CTS1100, accounts for slight variations in the position of a device sample, providing more accurate measurements. It’s able to measure, record and display part diameter via spot check, programmed locations or via continuous scan over the coated part length, up to 60cm. For quick and repeatable measurement, the software allows users to program testing protocols and output customisable reports.

“Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do at Harland,” said Jon Anderson, chief executive officer, Harland Medical. “As medical devices become more complex they require tighter tolerances and clearances. We saw the need and developed a testing system specifically for medical devices that will give device manufacturers an accurate measurement of how coating effects part diameter.”

For self-administered catheters, dryout time is a critical measurement. The CTS1100 is able to perform an automated dryout test making tedious testing easy. Using a device’s critical dryout diameter, the CTS1100’s real-time precision micrometer can continuously measure the diameter of a sample, automatically determining the dryout time.

If a device manufacturer is not ready to invest in capital equipment, Harland offers testing services as part of their Coatings 360 tailored approach. As the industry’s only comprehensive source for high-performance coatings, equipment and production coating services— Harland has everything needed to coat a medical device on time and within budget.

Harland will be launching the CTS1100 at MD&M West, Booth 2248 in the Anaheim Convention Center, from April 12-14.

Republished from Medical Plastics News (view on their site)

Harland Medical launch coating testing thickness system for medical devices

Harland Medical Systems, Inc. announce the release of the CTS1100 Coating Thickness Testing System at MD&M West. As a testing system, the CTS1100 allows medical device manufacturers to accurately and easily measure coating thickness on their devices.

Because low-friction, hydrophilic coatings swell when hydrated, coating thickness and its effect on overall part diameter is a critical variable in the design of today’s catheters, introducers, delivery systems and guidewires. The CTS1100, using a precision LED micrometer, is specifically designed to measure the diameter of a part before coating, dry and hydrated to accurately provide a total picture of the effect of the coating on part diameter.

Harland’s proprietary TestingWorks software, used in the CTS1100, accounts for slight variations in the position of a device sample, providing more accurate measurements. It’s able to measure, record and display part diameter via spot check, programmed locations or via continuous scan over the coated part length, up to 60cm. For quick and repeatable measurement, the software allows users to program testing protocols and output customisable reports.

“Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do at Harland,” said Jon Anderson, chief executive officer, Harland Medical. “As medical devices become more complex they require tighter tolerances and clearances. We saw the need and developed a testing system specifically for medical devices that will give device manufacturers an accurate measurement of how coating effects part diameter.”

For self-administered catheters, dryout time is a critical measurement. The CTS1100 is able to perform an automated dryout test making tedious testing easy. Using a device’s critical dryout diameter, the CTS1100’s real-time precision micrometer can continuously measure the diameter of a sample, automatically determining the dryout time.

If a device manufacturer is not ready to invest in capital equipment, Harland offers testing services as part of their Coatings 360 tailored approach. As the industry’s only comprehensive source for high-performance coatings, equipment and production coating services— Harland has everything needed to coat a medical device on time and within budget.

Harland will be launching the CTS1100 at MD&M West, Booth 2248 in the Anaheim Convention Center, from April 12-14.