Lubricent® UV

PFAS Free UV Curable Hydrophilic Coatings

Harland’s Lubricent UV hydrophilic coatings provide exceptional friction reduction with state-of-the-art durability. Lubricent coatings enable catheters, sheaths, introducers, guide wires and other medical devices to navigate through the most difficult, tortuous vessels and anatomies. The PFAS free solution blends a hydrogel-forming polymer with a proprietary photo-reactive compound dissolved in isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. With Lubricent UV coating on your device, you’ll get best in class lubricity and durability no matter the medical application.

Features of Lubricent PFAS Free Hydrophilic Coatings

Superior Lubricity

Reduces friction as much as 98%*

*Harland Medical Systems, Inc. Data on File

No Royalties

Our business model saves you money by not charging royalties of licensing fees like many competitors

Outstanding Durability

A photochemically- created covalent bond to the device substrate produces excellent adhesion and wear resistance

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Broad Substrate Compatibility

With multiple available formulations, Lubricent UV coating is compatible with most medical device surface materials

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Quick Process Times

Coating cures rapidly with UV light, offering superior processing times compared to heat-cured coatings

Long Usage Life

30-day pot/usage life on most coating solutions and 18-month shelf life from date of manufacture

Hassle Free

Sold in 1, 4 or 20 liter bottles ready to coat without measuring or mixing

PFAS Free Coating

Lubricent hydrophilic coating solution is 100% free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Substrates

Lubricent UV is compatible with most medical device substrates, including but not limited to:

Lubricent Substrates Chart

Nylon (Polyamide) Polyimide
PEBA (Polyether block amide) Polyethylene
Polyurethane Silicone elastomers*
Polystyrene Stainless steel*

*when paired with one of our Tylicent® Primer Solutions

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Lubricity and Durability

A friction test of a Lubricent hydrophilic coated Pebax® 35D sample shows the resistance force needed to pull a coated sample between clamped rubber pads. The graph shows the superior lubricity and durability of Lubricent UV as compared to uncoated samples (typically measuring 400-600 grams of force) and PTFE coated samples (typically measuring at 100-150 grams of force).

* Testing was conducted on a Harland FTS Friction Test System with sample pinched between silicone rubber pads at 500 grams of clamping force.

Biocompatibility

Benefits of Lubricent UV

Biocompatibility

All Lubricent coating solutions have gone through Cytotoxicity – ISO MEM Elution and ISO Acute Systemic Toxicity Tests by an independent testing service as a preliminary measure to ensure biocompatibility.

The complete biocompatibility testing suite for regulatory review can only be conducted on the finished coated medical device.

Process Flexibility

Lubricent UV coatings can be tailored to precisely meet your device’s surface performance targets. The process will then be validated by Harland Medical to prepare it for production at either your facility or in Harland’s ISO 13485-compliant coating services.

Regulatory Support

Harland Medical offers regulatory consultative support to help ensure the fastest path to get your device to market with a high-performance coating. Device Master Files and technical files are in place with the FDA and contain detailed to accelerate your regulatory submission through the FDA or notified body.

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10 Essentials for a Hydrophilic Coating Program

10 essential elements to consider when selecting a coating program for medical devices such as catheters, guidewires, introducers and other devices.

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