Antimicrobial metamaterials for medical devices
EVOQ MedTech integrates EVQ-218 into medical devices. In laboratory studies, device coatings demonstrated antimicrobial activity with resistance-resilient behavior under tested conditions.
Engineered for excellence
EVQ-218 is a non-ionic, spherical silver metamaterial with consistent size and shape. In device coating studies, it demonstrated antimicrobial activity under the assay conditions tested. The scalable production process supports integration into existing manufacturing workflows.
Protection through precision
EVQ-218 integrates into medical devices like catheters and needle-free connectors. The uniform spherical structure of the metamaterial supports consistent performance. The scalable production process fits existing manufacturing workflows.
In laboratory testing, EVQ-218 coatings showed antimicrobial activity and reduced encrustation under the assay conditions tested. Device-coating cytotoxicity studies (ISO 10993-5) showed non-cytotoxic results at device-relevant concentrations.
Antimicrobial activity
In laboratory studies, EVQ-218 demonstrated activity against pathogens relevant to device-related infections, including E. coli and P. aeruginosa, under the assay conditions tested.
Device compatibility
EVQ-218 integrates into device substrates via synthesis or coating. Laboratory testing showed reduced encrustation under the assay conditions tested.
Manufacturing integration
EVQ-218 adapts to existing manufacturing processes through simple synthesis or coating methods, reducing adoption complexity.
Tested and published
Physicochemical characterization verified against NIST standards (ACS Omega 2024). Antimicrobial and resistance data published in Antibiotics (2026). Device-coating cytotoxicity tested per ISO 10993-5.
Advancing patient outcomes
Medical device manufacturers and contract manufacturing organizations have evaluated EVQ-218 in synthesized and coated formats. Third-party and internal laboratory testing support continued development.
Compatibility fuels success
EVQ-218 integrates via synthesis or coating methods that adapt to existing manufacturing processes. The platform supports multiple device form factors and material substrates.
