The Hidden Manufacturing Risks Slowing Medical Device Manufacturing

Production delays in medical device manufacturing rarely begin with major equipment failures. Instead, they often stem from subtle process variables. An unexpected contaminant, inconsistent coating performance, lubrication challenges, or material compatibility issues. Left unaddressed, these small factors can escalate into costly setbacks that disrupt timelines, reduce yields, and delay commercialization.

MicroCare is encouraging medical device manufacturers to take a closer look at one of the most overlooked drivers of production risk: manufacturing fluids.

As organizations transition from early research and development into full-scale manufacturing, fluid strategy becomes increasingly critical. Cleaning agents, lubricants, tube swelling solutions, and carrier fluids directly influence contamination control, substrate integrity, coating uniformity, and overall device performance. Without proper evaluation and optimization, manufacturers may encounter variability, reduced yields, compliance concerns, and delayed market entry.

Precision Manufacturing Starts with the Right Fluids

MicroCare partners directly with medical device manufacturers to address complex challenges across precision cleaning, coating, and lubrication processes. By combining advanced chemistry with deep technical expertise, the company helps manufacturers reduce risk while improving consistency, throughput, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

The MicroCare portfolio of specialized manufacturing fluids delivers repeatable performance across critical production stages:

Tergo™ XCF3 – Provides precision cleaning that protects sensitive substrates, reduces contamination risk, and enhances process consistency.

Duraglide™ – Advanced lubrication technology designed to improve device movement and reliability while minimizing wear and variability.

Swellex™ – Controlled, repeatable tube swelling engineered to improve dimensional accuracy and accelerate assembly processes.

Universal Carrier Fluid – Optimized to support uniform coating application and reliable deposition, strengthening product quality and yield.

More Than Products: A Technical Partnership

Beyond supplying high-performance fluids, MicroCare works collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams to:
 

• Select the optimal fluid for each specific application
• Validate material compatibility early in development
• Optimize critical cleaning, coating, and lubrication processes
• Confidently scale from prototype builds to full commercial production

This proactive, hands-on approach helps manufacturers avoid late-stage surprises, maintain regulatory confidence, and keep production timelines on track.

For manufacturers seeking to reduce variability, strengthen process control, and accelerate commercialization, fluid strategy should no longer be treated as an afterthought.

To learn more or schedule a FREE consultation with a MicroCare fluid technology expert, contact MicroCare today.