The importance of Hemocompatibility coatings for Venous stents and Flow Diverters
What are Venous Stents and Flow Diverters? Stents are medical devices which support weakened or narrowed blood vessels restoring blood flow. Initially developed to address coronary artery disease, stents can now be used for a variety of different applications including peripheral artery disease, cerebrovascular disease and they even have non-vascular applications. They are of critical […]
Understanding ECMO and Perfusion and The Importance of Hemocompatible Coatings
What is ECMO and Perfusion? Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical care life support technique used for patients with severe heart and/or lung problems. ECMO can be employed in severe cases including cardiac or respiratory failure when conventional therapies have failed. The ECMO system works by temporarily taking over the function of the heart […]
What is Hemocompatibility Testing?
Introduction Hemocompatibility is a crucial property of medical device biocompatibility, specifically for surfaces that come in contact with blood. Blood is a complex biochemical system, responsible for functions such as the transport of oxygen, elimination of invading pathogens, and restoration of damaged tissues. As a result, any device that encounters the circulatory system requires hemocompatibility testing […]
Why Hemocompatible Coatings matter?
Why Hemocompatible Coatings matter? To put it simply, a hemocompatible coating is a layer of material which can be applied to a variety of medical devices to allow them to seamlessly integrate within the human body promoting healing and preventing adverse effects such as thrombus formation. They are extremely important, as the materials used to create most […]
Blood Device Interaction
Introduction Ensuring the compatibility of medical devices with the complex dynamics of the human bloodstream is crucial for patient safety. Without adequate hemocompatibility, these devices risk triggering clot formation, leading to potentially life-threatening complications. This article explores the critical importance of hemocompatibility in medical device design and innovative strategies to optimize patient safety. Understanding Hemocompatibility […]
