Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in medical/dental''

The global medical adhesives market was valued at $7.59 billion in 2016 and is expected to progress at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%.

Epoxy-based adhesive Structalit® 8801 has been added to this company’s line of medical-grade adhesives.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

gel-e Inc. recently announced the 510(k) clearance of its adhesive bandage by the U.S. FDA for prescription and over-the-counter use.

Chemence Medical Inc. recently announced it received Food and Drug Administration clearance to market and sell a new skin closure system for medium to large wounds.

The high-performance adhesives market is estimated at $9.77 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $13.17 billion by 2022.

Scientists in the medical industry continue to look at surgical adhesives to be used in place of stitches, and the researchers at the University of Sydney, Harvard Medical School, and Northeastern University may have found a promising solution with MeTro. 

The testing phase results for MeTro demonstrates that the glue provides a strong elastic connection between tissues.

The pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.22%.