CREDIT: MICROCARE
With 3M discontinuing all Novec Specialty Fluids in 2025, medical device manufacturers face increasing urgency to secure safe, reliable cleaning alternatives. MicroCare offers ready-to-ship, precision-matched replacement fluids through its Tergo Performance Fluids and MicroCare Engineered Fluids lines.
Designed for high-reliability vapor degreasing in regulated medical environments, Tergo fluids match the cleaning performance and material compatibility of Novec fluids including 7100, 71DE, 7200, 72DE, 72DA, and 73DE. Their high density and ultra-low surface tension enable exceptional penetration into intricate assemblies and micro-features, making them ideal for cleaning:
- Surgical instruments
- Orthopedic implants
- Catheters and guidewires
- Medical electronics and diagnostic components
MicroCare alternatives integrate seamlessly into existing vapor degreasers with no process requalification, delivering uninterrupted performance and simplifying changeover.
Manufacturers can expect equal or improved results in removing polishing compounds, lubricants, particulate, and fabrication residues while supporting the high purity essential for biocompatibility and sterilization readiness.
“Medical device manufacturers require the highest levels of cleanliness and reliability,” says Ray Bellavance, MicroCare VP of Sales & Marketing. “Our fluids provide the stability and performance customers need, without the uncertainty created by the Novec phase-out.”
“We’ve engineered these solutions to meet stringent regulatory and quality expectations,” Bellavance adds. “They’re ready today, and our team is committed to supporting medical manufacturers through every step of the transition.”
MicroCare will also be exhibiting at MD&M West in Anaheim, California from February 3 to 5, 2026, where attendees can learn more about compatible cleaning solutions, discuss process conversions, and meet with MicroCare experts supporting the medical manufacturing community.