Medical-grade PVMS fluids meet standards for:

Catheter lubricants: 70% friction reduction vs. hydrogel coatings

Prosthetic liners: 500% elongation with memory recovery

Drug delivery systems: Controlled release over 30-day periods

Critical properties:

Hemocompatibility: <5% platelet activation (ASTM F2888)

Sterilization resistance: Stable through 100+ autoclave cycles

Surface modification: Enables covalent bonding of heparin and other biologics

New photocurable grades allow in-situ device coating during minimally invasive procedures.