Intelligent Surface develops MPC polymers that mimic human cell membranes to create biocompatible surfaces for medical devices, significantly reducing the risk of adverse biological reactions. This technology enhances the maintenance and performance of devices like stents and catheters by preventing protein adhesion and blood clot formation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Medical devices implanted in the body can trigger adverse biological reactions due to incompatibility between the device surface and the surrounding tissue. Protein adhesion and blood clot formation on device surfaces can compromise device performance and patient health. Current surface treatments often lack the biocompatibility needed for long-term device function.
Solution
Intelligent Surface develops biocompatible surfaces for medical devices using MPC (2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) polymers that mimic human cell membranes. Coating medical devices with MPC polymers creates a surface that is recognized as a biological membrane, reducing the risk of adverse reactions. This technology enhances device performance by preventing protein adhesion, blood clot formation, and general fouling. The resulting surfaces improve the maintenance and extend the life of devices such as stents, catheters, endoscopes, and other implantable medical products.
Target Audience
The primary customers are medical device manufacturers seeking to improve the biocompatibility and performance of their products, as well as healthcare providers looking for devices with reduced risk of adverse reactions.
Features
- MPC polymer coatings that mimic the phospholipid structure of human cell membranes
- Enhanced biocompatibility, reducing the risk of adverse biological reactions
- Prevention of protein adhesion and blood clot formation on device surfaces
- Improved surface maintenance and reduced fouling
- Applicable to a wide range of medical devices, including general, managed, and advanced managed devices
- Suitable for devices such as medical scissors, scalpels, suture needles, vascular tubes, orthodontic equipment, implants, transfusion instruments, stents, catheters, contact lenses, and endoscopes