Wearable healthcare devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users’ health and safety. Despite their benefits, these devices must often be worn on the arms or chest for a long period of time. They can irritate the skin, cause allergic reactions, and […]
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bio-adhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices, and medical implants. “Being able to produce glues that can close wounds or make something strongly adhere to the […]
Every surface in our bodies not covered in skin is lined with a protective layer of mucus — a slimy network of proteins that acts as a physical barrier against bacteria and other infectious agents. In new recently published work, engineers from MIT and Freie Universität Berlin combined sticky, mussel-inspired polymers with mucus-derived proteins, or […]
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher is developing a new class of medical adhesives by bringing together hydrogels and glue-like polymers to safely and reliably connect human tissues to therapeutic devices implanted in the body, such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, and artificial joints. Jiawei Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials […]
From short-term wearable applications to long-term implantable devices, the right silicone adhesive can significantly impact product longevity, patient safety, and overall device performance. To ensure the device performs under expected and unexpected conditions, medical device manufacturers have unique requirements and are increasingly demanding customized silicone formulations to meet them. The harsh demands of healthcare place […]
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 […]
The medical supply chain remains at heightened risk levels. For example, according to an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) survey, drug shortages last year hit their highest levels in a decade, with 99% of hospital and health system pharmacists experiencing shortages. This shortage situation is expected to remain the same or worsen according […]
The delicate skin of a newborn baby, the parchment-like epidermis found in the elderly, the vulnerability of an eyelid, the challenges of fixing a catheter in place, the care required when treating pressure sores – these are all situations in which the quality of an adhesive plaster or tape takes on particular importance. In situations […]
Avery Dennison Medical has launched an upgraded SilFoam Lite, featuring MDR certification, improved performance and sustainability advancements. The newly enhanced SilFoam Lite delivers superior efficiency and reliability, bringing improved fluid handling capabilities and improved tack. These improvements make the product ideal for customers seeking quality, high-performance solutions in wound care. Committed to sustainability, Avery Dennison […]
H.B. Fuller Co. has signed agreements to acquire two leading medical adhesive technology companies: GEM S.r.l. and Medifill Ltd. When combined, the two companies are expected to generate 2024 net revenue and adjusted EBITDA of €23 million and €11.5 million, respectively. They will operate within H.B. Fuller’s Hygiene, Health & Consumable (HHC) Adhesives Global Business […]
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