LYNK Solutec develops Lynk Coating, a patented surface treatment technology that prevents the adhesion of blood, mucus, and bacteria on medical devices, thereby reducing the risk of infection, inflammation, and thrombosis during surgical procedures. This versatile coating can be applied to a wide range of medical instruments, enhancing the safety and efficacy of various surgical applications.
Funding
$841.1K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Medical devices used in surgical procedures are susceptible to the adhesion of blood, mucus, and bacteria, which can lead to post-operative complications such as infection, inflammation, and thrombosis. Current surface treatments often lack versatility and durability, failing to provide a comprehensive solution for a wide range of medical instruments and surgical applications.
Solution
LYNK Solutec offers Lynk Coating, a patented nanotechnology-based surface treatment designed to prevent the adhesion of biological materials on medical devices. This coating reduces the risk of infection, inflammation, and thrombosis associated with surgical procedures. Lynk Coating can be applied to various medical instruments, including endoscopes, orthopedic implants, artificial joints, dental prosthetics, tubing, urological catheters and stents, artificial blood vessels, and sutures. The coating technology enhances the safety and efficacy of surgical applications by creating a barrier against blood, mucus, and bacteria.
Target Audience
The primary customers are medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers seeking to improve the safety and performance of surgical instruments and implantable devices.
Features
- Nanoscale coating that prevents the adhesion of blood, mucus, and bacteria
- Applicable to a wide range of medical device materials and geometries
- Reduces the risk of infection, inflammation, and thrombosis
- Enhances the lubricity of coated devices
- Demonstrated anti-biofouling and anti-fogging properties for endoscope lenses
- Customizable for various applications, including internal implants and external devices
- Coating can allow for additional coating of lubricants for enhanced performance