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Are there any biocompatibility issues with the hydrophilic coating and the surface of the gel implant?

April 26, 2017biocompatibility Coating gel hydrophilic Implant

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Are there any biocompatibility issues with the hydrophilic coating and the surface of the gel implant?

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No, the company uses LubrilastTM, a proprietary hydrophilic coating manufactured and applied by AST technologies of Billerica, MA. LubriLASTTM passes all stringent biocompatibility tests associated with tissue and blood contacting devices.