Applications

Chameleon’s Surface Capabilities Deliver Revolutionary Performance in Numerous Applications

Chameleon’s Molecular Surface Modification^SM technologies deliver unique performance by attaching metals, polymers, oxides, nitrides, biomolecules and drugs to the broad range of materials used in inserted and implanted medical devices. Chameleon creates performance at the surface without changing the inherent performance, physical properties or integrity of the underlying device. Chameleon is working with leading medical device companies around the world to create performance surfaces with its technologies in many applications, including those highlighted below.

Orthopedic Implants Create bone cell attachment, implant sealing against debris wear, antimicrobial activity and BMP delivery for hip, knee, spine and small bone implants.	Catheters - Urinary, Venous, Arterial Provide anti-microbial surfaces to thwart bacteria and deliver high levels of lubricity to make insertion easier.	Leads - Pacemaker, ICD, Neurostimulator Reduce or eliminate cell attachment to ease lead removal.
Stents - Cardiac, Peripheral, Urological Deliver drugs directly from the surface without the dangers of degradable polymers. Provide endothelial cell attachment to prevent restenosis.	Dental Implants Stimulate actual bone cell attachment for faster, stronger implant integration. Stimulate gum cell attachment to prevent ditching.	Wound Care - Dressings and Meshes Provide anti-microbial surfaces tuned to meet specific product needs - both short-term and long-term activity. Stimulate or discourage cell attachment as needed.
Plastic Surgery Provide antimicrobial surfaces to combat infection. Provide cell attachment to address implant migration. Prevent cell attachment to tackle encapsulation.	Pacemakers, ICDs, Neurostimulators Provide anti-microbial surfaces to battle bacteria.	Intravenous Products Combat the introduction of bacteria with anti-microbial surfaces on IV devices and access ports.