BrightView coating formulations enable cured coatings on devices to be easily visible under 365 nm long wavelength “blacklight” UV light.
The UV blacklight causes the cured coating to fluoresce visible light, making the coating easily visible without special instrumentation or destructive testing.
Finally, a simple non-destructive method for viewing and inspecting cured hydrophilic coatings!
Because low friction hydrophilic coatings are very thin and nearly transparent, it has been difficult to view them without employing a destructive staining test.
Lubricent BrightView hydrophilic coating allows you to see your coating coverage in a nondestructive way under black light, to ensure every device that runs through your line is covered.
*Samples shown are an approximation of results using Lubricent BrightView coatings, results can vary depending on coating thickness, substrate type and pigment.
Now you can inspect devices for coating area, measure coated length and identify voids in the coating, all without sacrificing production yields.
Lubricent UV coatings reduce friction as much as 98%. This enables your device to navigate tortuous anatomical pathways, while reducing tissue irritation and adding to patient comfort.
A photochemically-created covalent bond to the device substrate produces excellent adhesion and wear resistance.
Coatings can be applied to satisfy even the most stringent of particulate generation requirements.
30-day pot/usage life recommended on most coating solutions and 18-month shelf life from date of manufacture.
Our business model saves you money and hassle by not charging royalties or licensing fees like other coating suppliers.
Coating cures rapidly with UV light, offering superior processing times compared to heat-cured coatings.
BrightView coatings are compatible with the same medical device substrate materials as all Lubricent coatings, including:
| Nylon (Polyamide) | Pebax® (PEBA) | Polyurethane |
| Polystyrene | Polyimide | Polyethylene |
| Silicone Elastomers* | Stainless Steel* | ChronoPrene™ Elastomers |
| ChronoFlex® Elastomers | NEUSoft™ Polyurethane | and more |
Inspection is simple. Place your device under the long-wave UV lamp and perform:
To quickly determine whether a cassette of devices has been coated, shine a beam of UV blacklight on the parts. With BrightView coatings, you’ll know immediately.
Not all device substrate materials can be coated directly with a lubricious or antimicrobial coating. For these applications, Harland provides a variety of Primer Solutions which act as a “tie layer” between these substrates and the functional topcoats. They provide a uniform, compatible surface to which any of the Harland coatings can be applied.
Helps ensure adhesion of a lubricious or antimicrobial layer/coating.
Applied and cured with the same Harland equipment used for Lubricent UV coatings.
Compatible with ethylene oxide sterilization on reference substrates.
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