Medical Surface Treatments and Coatings

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9924 West 74th Street
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
+1 952-500-7000
www.surmodics.com

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About SurModics Inc.

SurModics is a leading provider of surface modification coating technologies and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products to the healthcare industry.

Our two core businesses include: Medical Device Coatings – lubricious hydrophilic coatings, hemocompatible hydrophilic coatings, and advanced drug delivery systems; and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) – immunoassay reagents that improve the performance of in vitro diagnostic tests as well as custom coatings and stabilization products for Molecular Diagnostic applications.

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61 Community Reviews 4.57/5 Overall Rating

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Very dependable supplier


Manufacturing , Medical Device
05/25/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We currently order large quantities bod adhesives and sealants for our production line at work. We use them on our dialysis machines on a regular basis. Their sealants work very well on our balloon valves. They seal great no leaks during our testing process. Never had any issues. Great customer support staff. Fast and reliable shipments.

Strengths: Top quality products

Needs to improve: None

Quality product


CEO/Owner , Medical Device
07/21/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Customer service is great as they're extremely knowledgeable and quick to offer the best solution for the application. Great selection,

Strengths: very responsive vendor - concerned with the customer needs including schedule restraints.The customer service is knowledgeable and have been in the industry for awhile. They've built a great reputation for themselves. We've depended on them and have never been let down.

Needs to improve: None

Surmodics Coating Review


Manufacturing , Medical Device
04/15/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Over the years, we use Surmodics as a contract service to provide Hydrophilic Coating on our finished catheter. Surmodics provides great coating we didn't have any issue with their Hydrophilic. Also they are fast response on quoting and advising when we request for coating solution that we are testing in house.

Strengths: Supply Hydrophilic coating and In-House coating

Needs to improve: None

very good quality coatings


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
04/23/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

we use Surmodics for all of our plastic catheter coating needs. the quality of their coatings is second to none and lasts a very long time. the shipping rates are very good and their shipments are always on time. one of our most reliable vendors.

Strengths: excellent quality
great pricing
easy to place orders with

Needs to improve: no weakness

very satisfied with the product and services


Purchasing , Medical Device
06/03/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

lubricant and coating are awesome

Strengths: he sales engineers are very helpful in walking you through their processes. Eager to answer your questions and are quick to provide quotations. They have been late on deliveries a few times but overall have been a good vendor for us. Room for improvement can be made in meeting delivery dates.

Needs to improve: non

Coating at It's Finest.


Manufacturing , Medical Device
04/24/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We used Surmodics in my last medical device company for coating catheters. Product were made at a high quality and the turnaround time was good.

Strengths: They offer great service followed by great customer service. Expert in coating applications

Needs to improve: Price can be high but when building Medical devices, that is expected.

Medical device heparin coatings


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
07/23/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We currently outsource our device coating to Surmodics. They coat the inside of our tip covers with their heparin coatings that are pretty much the standard for any medical device. Never any issues it's a great straight forward product.

Strengths: Great place for all your medical device heparin coatings.

Needs to improve: None

A very good coating service provider


Purchasing , Medical Device
06/04/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

The catheters that our manufactured in our facilities are sent out to this company for the coating process. This company is reliable on deliveries and has a very good coating process that has passed out criterias.

Strengths: The company has very good coating services

Needs to improve: I don't know of any

quality coating


Purchasing , Medical Device
05/24/2014

Speed 3 / Price 1 / Quality 5

Their coating is number 1. We've used them on multiple products and they all have done very well and received positive feedback. they have proven themselves to be more durable than any other coating option out there. However, it comes at a high price.

Strengths: great staff

Needs to improve: price

Good quality hydrophilic coating


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
04/24/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

We've used lubricious coatings on numerous occasions and we're always pleased with it's results. Their customer service is very eager to help, they always go out of their way to help you find the right product you need.

Strengths: very good quality hydrophilic coatings.very friendly helpful staff

Needs to improve: none

Great place to go for catheter coating


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
04/25/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We had them hydorphilic coated out catherter before we establish our own coating in house. They gave exceptional services, reliable, good pricing and quick turn around etc.

Strengths: Super in Hydrophilic coating on catheters. Great team there, customer service, engineering team etc. Fast turn around service.

Needs to improve: None

You do get what you pay for


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/24/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Surmodics coatings perform VERY well once fully implemented. The down-side is the cost, as they are almost certainly the most expensive option. You do get what you pay for, but should make sure you need the best before committing.

Strengths: Excellent catheter coatings!

Needs to improve: Price

Need to help the customers all the way to be successfull.


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/03/2014

Speed 3 / Price 4 / Quality 3

Need to improve the service to help the customer with issues (hydrophilic coating issues)

Strengths: Large number of people can help with issue

Needs to improve: Slow respond sometimes; maybe some people have too much work and slow the respond time.

expensive product but well worth the cost. highly recommended!!


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/16/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

I have ordered coating from surmodics in the past and am very satisfied with their product. Although very high in pricing their product is way worth it.

Strengths: Great quality. Great customer care and services. Very duable and reliable.

Needs to improve: Very high pricing

High quality and great customer service!


CEO/Owner , Architectural And Engineering
06/03/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We use them to order lubricants for our machines in our warehouse. The product is of high quality and do not need to use a lot. Great customer service as well.

Strengths: High quality products and excellent customer service.

Needs to improve: None.

Quality Coating at a High Price


Supply Chain/Logistics , Medical Device
03/18/2014

Speed 3 / Price 2 / Quality 5

We use one of their coating formulas for our catheter products. It performs well and is durable, but the price is fairly high compared to others on the market.

Strengths: Coatings

Needs to improve: Price

Catheter Coating Source


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/19/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Used them for catheter coating at several companies, some done in-house while others were sent out. Staff is willing to work with customers, but their products are costly.

Strengths: medical device coating

Needs to improve: Costly for services and licensing

Surface treatment


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/19/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

I have only worked with their technology in some early phase prototype concepts, but their technology was very good and sound. Capabilities and expertise are strong

Strengths: Capabilities in surface treatments. Expertise

Needs to improve: cost

very satisfied with the product and services


Purchasing , Medical Device
06/04/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

high quality products

Strengths: Their sealants work very well on our balloon valves. They seal great no leaks during our testing process. Never had any issues. Great customer support staff. Fast and reliable shipments.

Needs to improve: non

Custom Coatings


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/11/2014

Speed 3 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Quality, custom coatings. Have been used for a variety of things including implants and micro catheters. Pleasure to work with and will continue to use in the future.

Strengths: Custom orders

Needs to improve: none