Market Applications
SurModics’ expertise and innovative technologies are used in a variety of market applications, ranging from cardiovascular and neurology to oncology and urology.
Applying our knowledge and experience in core capabilities—surface modification and drug delivery technologies—allows us to extend our clinical reach beyond the areas highlighted here. Please contact us to discuss your specific medical application.
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular applications of SurModics technology include lubricious and hemocompatible hydrophilic coatings. We also offer drug delivery technology for medical devices, such as stents and balloons. Cardiovascular medical device applications include:
- Coronary stent systems
- Angioplasty catheters
- Percutaneous heart valve systems
- Access systems
- Chronic total occlusion devices
- Structural heart defect repair delivery systems
- Laser, orbital, and mechanical atherectomy catheters
- Visualization catheters (IVUS and OCT)
- Specialty guidewires
- Diagnostic catheters
Cardiac Rhythm Management
SurModics' lubricious coatings improve the placement, durability, and removal of defibrillator and pacemaker leads, catheters, and guidewires while our hemocompatible coatings are used on electrophysiology devices. We also offer drug delivery coatings for site specific drug delivery (steroids) from pacemaker and defibrillator leads.
Non-Vascular
SurModics' lubricious coatings help to minimize tissue abrasion and trauma on a variety of non vascular GI endoscopy applications. SurModics coatings can also improve product performance in areas such as the harsh digestive environment.
Neurology
SurModics' low profile lubricious coatings are used for improved deliverability of neurovascular applications such as:
- Infusion catheters
- Hydrocephalic shunts
- Embolic protection devices
- Stroke treatment devices
Oncology
SurModics provides hydrophilic coatings for microcatheters used to deliver oncology treatments to a desired location.
Peripheral Vascular
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is the narrowing or blockage of arteries that results in poor blood flow to the arms and legs. SurModics' coating technology has been successfully used on the following peripheral vascular devices:
- Endovascular graft systems
- Peripheral stent systems
- Atherectomy systems
- Thrombectomy systems
- Intravascular imaging
- Vascular closure devices
- Angioplasty catheters
- Intravascular sensors and catheters
Urogenital
SurModics has partnered with several industry leaders to provide lubricious coatings for disposable and implantable urogenital products such as:
- Incontinence devices
- Penile implants
- Ureteral Stents
- Urinary catheters
- Contraceptive systems
Other
In the diabetes market, SurModics has technology to improve the function and reliability of intravascular sensors that help maintain tight glycemic control in the intensive care unit (ICU).
In the field of ophthalmic drug delivery, SurModics offers the I-vation™ intravitreal implant designed to provide controlled and extended release of a variety of drug compounds to the posterior chamber of the eye for indications such as diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration.
SurModics' surface modification and drug delivery technologies have far-reaching applicability in the medical device market. Our broad array of technologies and strength in polymer chemistry enable us to create novel therapeutic solutions and solve unmet clinical needs.