Lynk Solutec, a medical device surface coating company led by CEO Jungmok Seo, announced on the 17th that it has recently obtained a patent for an ‘endoscope coating.’

The official title of this patent is ‘Coating Composition for Endoscope Protection.’ This coating composition, when applied to an endoscope, prevents the adhesion of biological substances like blood and fogging. It can protect the surface of the endoscope’s distal end, such as the lens and cap, in the form of a coating or film.

Endoscopes are medical instruments used with cameras to observe and diagnose the inside of a patient’s body before, during, and after surgery in various medical fields. The company emphasized, “Maintaining a clear view during endoscopic procedures is directly linked to the success of the surgery, which makes continuous research and improvement essential.” They further explained, “Currently, doctors must manually clean the lenses or frequently apply anti-fog agents. This process extends surgery time by approximately 20%, increasing medical staff fatigue and the risk of patient infection during endoscope re-insertion.”

Jungmok Seo, CEO of Lynk Solutec, said, “This patented technology is a special coating that fundamentally prevents the adhesion of blood, moisture, mucus, and bacteria. By applying a coating layer on the endoscope cap or distal end, it ensures a clearer view.” He added, “We expect this technology to be widely applicable in various endoscopic fields, including gastrointestinal endoscopy, laparoscopy, bronchoscopy, and surgical robots.”

Lynk Solutec is a spin-off from BioLogical Interface and Sensor System Lab at Yonsei University. The company has developed medical coating technology called ‘Lynk Coating,’ which addresses complications such as infections, inflammation, and thrombus formation during surgery. With this technology, they have introduced innovative medical devices, including endoscope caps that help secure visibility during endoscopic surgeries and ureteral stents that prevent calcification.