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Privacy, Please

New adhesive strips are functional for hiding personal and private information on prescription bottles.

February 21, 2018

In an attempt to help prevent medical identity theft, a company has introduced ZapStrips, adhesive strips that wrap around current labels on a prescription bottle to erase all of the information formerly printed.

Contact Adhesives Market Growth Steady at 5.15%

The Asia-Pacific region is reportedly the largest contact adhesives market.

February 6, 2018

The contact adhesives market is forecast to reach $4.97 billion by 2022 from $3.87 billion in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.15%

Asia-Pacific Leads Medical Adhesives Market Growth

The region is projected to register a CAGR of 9.9% over the forecast year.

February 1, 2018

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%.

TECHSIL: Medical-Grade Potting Epoxy

January 23, 2018

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

Top 5 News that Sticks

Adhesive FDA Clearance News Garners the Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about an adhesive bandage receiving FDA clearance received the most interest.

Teresa McPherson

January 2, 2018

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.

Adhesive Bandage Receives FDA Clearance

This new bandage clearance reportedly expands the company's label to include the management of moderately to heavily exuding chronic wounds and acute wounds.

December 22, 2017

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.

Silicone Adhesives Market to Reach $2.95 Billion

By 2022, the medical segment is forecast to be the most dominant end-use industry.

December 21, 2017

The market size of silicone adhesives was estimated at $2.18 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $2.95 billion by 2022.

Skin-Closure System Receives FDA Clearance

The new skin closure system reportedly combines a self-adhering flexible mesh strip, mesh anchors and a fast-curing 2-octyl cyanoacrylate topical adhesive.

December 19, 2017

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.

High-Performance Adhesives Market to Rise 6%

The medical segment is expected to be the fastest-growing application segment of the high-performance adhesives market during the forecasted period.

December 18, 2017

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

Good Bye Stitches, Hello Surgical Glue

Joan Mantini

November 22, 2017

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.