Collaboration deal to develop a Sono-Coat™ Microwave Ablation Needle
- Encapson signed a collaboration agreement with an undisclosed Med Tech firm, a leading company in the field of tumor ablation. To increase the ultrasound visibility of their MicroWave Ablation needle, Encapson will apply its echogenic Sono-Coat™ technology to easily identify the active area of the MWA probe and modify the coating to withstand ablation temperatures of up to + 250⁰C
- Microwave ablation is the fastest growing tumor ablation technique, providing strong competition to Radio Frequency Ablation. The advantages are a faster and more consistent heating, shorter duration of procedural time, reduced hospital stay and an excellent clinical outcome
- The Global Microwave Ablation Devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14,8% in the coming 5 years. The shift towards minimally invasive interventions and the use of ultrasound will further boost the market
- The key objective of this collaboration is to have a highly ultrasound visible Sono-Coat™ MW Ablation probe on the market in 2020
Note for the Press
Encapson has developed Sono-Coat™; an innovative echogenic coating system to improve the ultrasound visibility of medical devices in the body. The Sono-Coat™ technology is based on a coating matrix containing acoustically reflective microspheres. The microspheres scatter the ultrasound waves in all directions. The enhanced reflection leads to crystal clear and sharp images on the ultrasound screen. The Sono-Coat™ technology platform consists of two coating systems: the M-series for needles and the P-Series for catheters.
Sono-Coat™ enables precise targeting of objects in deeper tissue structures such as liver and kidney biopsies, facilitates vascular access, setting peripheral nerve block and tip confirmation of CVC, PICC, Drainage and Regional Anaesthesia catheters. The unmatched ultrasound visibility of Sono-Coat™ supports the physician in performing accurate, safe and error-free ultrasound-guided procedures.
Encapson provides coating services to the medtech industry. We develop advanced visibility solutions for a large variety of products creating unique value for your portfolio. Our company is ISO-13485:2016 certified and delivers high-quality products that meet stringent regulatory and end-user requirements.
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