Some recent studies have begun to shed light on the use of suture-less and subcutaneous catheter fixation devices, products that dispense with medical adhesives completely (11)(12)(13). Medical adhesives allow manufacturers to limit costs without compromising the performance of the apparatus by offering strong bonds that are safe for use in applications with oxygen and where the adhesive will be close to the patient or member of staff. Henkel has developed products in both chemistries that have been tested to ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards, have high pull strengths, fast cure times, and are highly fluorescent for automated in-line inspection.

Broadhurst D, Moureau N, Ullman AJ; World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVA) Skin Impairment Management Advisory Panel. Broadly speaking, surface energy is the primary determinant of a substrate’s affinity for bonding—the higher the surface energy, the easier it is to bond the substrate. StoCare Remove Wipes are gentle and non-sting, they use the same gentle formular as our Remove Spray so can effectively remove the build-up of medical adhesive residue and ease the removal of the flange. The vast landscape of the medical technology industry continues to evolve and adapt in line with ever-changing regulatory frameworks that provide guidance and standards for the development of all medical devices.

Medical adhesives and patient safety: state of the science: consensus statements for the assessment, prevention, and treatment of adhesive-related skin injuries. Our skilled engineers and adhesive specialists have years of combined experience developing cost-efficient solutions for the medical market that improve product reliability and safety.

Permabond A1042 is an anaerobic threadlocker adhesive which has been used to lock fasteners against vibration loosening in wheelchairs. Common assembly applications for medical device adhesives are blood oxygenators, blood filters, heat exchangers, blood bowls, and blood pressure transducers.Early in 2022, Hollister stopped manufacturing the adhesive spray, leaving many wondering what to use to replace the spray. Adhesives are a key component of medical protective wear to create the layers or seams to assure safety in masks, respiratory protection, gowns and surgical drapes. The demand for medical protective wear has increased exponentially in recent years, as it is an important factor in protecting against infection and the spreading of diseases in healthcare environments. StoCare spray canisters have ‘Airless bag Technology’ giving them the ability to deliver a continuous spray in any direction.

They enable high speed production, in-line control and the ability to assemble a range of materials including plastics that can be difficult to bond or weld.Medical wearables for monitoring vital signs such as respiratory, cardiovascular and glucose levels continue to be integrated into patient’s everyday life. This helps to prevent any leakage, along with allowing the device to stay secure during movements over long time periods. Medical device manufacturers around the world depend on our diverse portfolio of high-quality adhesives and all of our acrylic and cyanoacrylate adhesives meet ISO 10993 standards.

As a world leader in producing innovative and reliable adhesives, Henkel offers a full portfolio of adhesive and material solutions that facilitates the design and manufacture of cutting-edge medical applications. Henkel’s AQUENCE ® and TECHNOMELT ® brands provide the materials necessary to manufacture high-quality medical protective wear such as masks, gowns, and respiratory devices.We also offer a robust line of UV cure adhesives that are suitable for a variety of medical device assembly applications.