Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.
January 14, 2022
Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?
This two-part system can withstand exposure to repeated autoclaving and aggressive sterilants.
December 27, 2021
Master Bond EP62-1HTMed is a chemically resistant two-part epoxy that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity and therefore can be used in many medical device applications.
Wow, what a year. It’s like 2020 turned to 2021 and said, “Haha—beat that!” Unfortunately for us, 2021 responded with a hearty “Challenge accepted!” and proceeded to foment chaos with manic enthusiasm.
A study at the University Hospital Basel has confirmed the effectiveness of an antimicrobial coating on adhesive films.
December 22, 2021
In a clinical study that lasted several months, the effectiveness of antimicrobial-treated surfaces against hospital pathogens was examined under real-life conditions at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland. The research team confirmed that a treated adhesive film has 98% effectiveness against microbes.
Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) offer easy application and secure bonding, including adhering wound care dressings to skin. Skin is a variable substrate, however, and consideration must be given to various skin types to ensure dressings can be securely attached and easily removed without skin damage.
When someone mentions medical adhesives, the first thought that often comes to mind is skin adhesion. It’s understandable, since nearly everyone has worn some type of medical adhesive product—from a simple bandage to an electrode, athletic tape, IV cover, and so on. However, an entire world of medical adhesives goes unnoticed by many: diagnostics.
Under the terms of the agreement, Scapa Healthcare has exclusive rights over Synedgen’s glycopolymer technology in the field of dermal wounds and surgical care applications.
October 25, 2021
Scapa Healthcare and Synedgen Inc. have signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement for two wound care treatments developed using Synedgen’s proprietary glycochemistry technology platform.
Vitralit UV 7030 is a one-component, solvent-free, UV-curable acrylic adhesive.
October 19, 2021
Panacol has developed a new UV-curable acrylic adhesive that is certified to USP Class VI biocompatibility standards for medical device assembly applications.
The certification covers the design and manufacturing of biocompatible resins and other materials used to produce non-implantable medical devices.
July 16, 2021
Henkel's Concord laboratory and Dixon production facilities in California, which are dedicated to developing and manufacturing resins for 3D printing, have achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification.
The development of adhesives and substrates for wearable medical devices is challenging and requires careful consideration due to the nature of human skin and the characteristics of the specific device.
July 7, 2021
The wearable medical device market is growing rapidly, driven by demand for innovative products that offer personalized care such as activity monitoring, point-of-care diagnostics, and dispensing (insulin, medications, electrolytes, etc.). These devices are quickly becoming a valuable part of many care plans, as they lessen the patient’s time in medical facilities—which has been critically important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic—and reduce healthcare costs.