Radiopaque Coatings

Radiopaque coatings developed by Implant Sciences Corp. are applied to intravenous devices as markers. The coatings absorb x-rays, making the treated bands on catheters, stents, and other devices easily visible using fluoroscopy.

The biocompatible coatings are microfused by a proprietary vacuum process. The result is a thin, but extremely dense coating that provides high contrast and sharp edges when viewed on film or a fluoroscopic.

Radiopaque coatings can be applied in any chosen pattern and can achieve 100% attenuation of a fluoroscopic spectrum. Coatings of up to 15 microns thick can be deposited on polymeric as well as metallic surfaces, and they never peel or delaminate.

Implant Sciences Corp., 107 Audubon Rd., #5, Wakefield, MA 01880-1246. Phone: 781-246-0700; Fax: 781-246-1167.