The Adhesive Selection for Medical Devices workshop presents an overview of adhesives and applications commonly found in the medical device market. Applications of adhesives in medical devices can range from internal electronics assembly adhesives to the more obvious on-skin applications such as transdermal drug delivery or wound care. The workshop will provide a general review of adhesive technologies, types of adhesives and uses, and provide instruction on how to approach adhesive selection and qualification in medical device applications.
Topics included in the Workshop Program:
- What is an Adhesive?
- Types of Adhesives
- Adhesive uses in Medical Devices
- Substrate Materials used in Medical Devices
- Adhesive Selection Criteria
- Testing of Adhesives
- Planning and Performing an Adhesive Selection/Qualification
- Regulatory Considerations
Who Should Attend:
Everyone involved in medical device development projects (where adhesives are part of the design) can benefit, whether they are technical, business management, or marketing personnel.