Hydrophilic Polymer Coatings for Medical Devices

This new text provides a practical guide to hydrophilic polymer coatings technology for applications in a wide range of medical materials and devices. It concisely provides both the scientific basics of this class of polymers and the up-to-date information needed for product development and evaluation, processing, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance. More than fifty schematics illustrate materials, processes, and equipment. The entire presentation is oriented to the practical needs of personnel involved in product development and evaluation, process engineering, and manufacturing management. 1: The Property of Wettability; 2: Hydrophilicity and the Structure of Hydrophilic Systems; 3: Common Hydrophilic Polymers; 4: Considerations for Development and Manufacture; 5: Surface Preparation; 6: Coating Application and Curing Techniques; 7: Surface Analysis, Testing Methods, and Process Monitoring; 8: Regulatory and Safety Concerns; 9: Applications