Tag: Device

HENKEL: Adhesives for Medical Device Assembly

The medical device industry is facing increasing regulatory scrutiny regarding the use of PVC materials containing Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP), a known endocrine disruptor. Both the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health and the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017 have emphasized minimizing DEHP exposure, prompting manufacturers to explore alternative flexible substrates like thermoplastic elastomers […]

HENKEL: Next-Generation Instant Adhesives for Medical Device Applications

Henkel has introduced two next-generation medical grade, cyanoacrylates-based instant adhesives that offer improved safety and performance. The new products are formulated without CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reproductively hazardous) ingredients and are designed to offer increased strength during and after heat cycling. Loctite 4011S and Loctite 4061S are designed to meet the specifications of Loctite 4011 […]