3M Develops Adhesives to Improve Wearable Medical Devices

3M, which makes adhesives ranging from Post-it Notes to structural adhesives that hold airplanes together, also makes advanced medical adhesives that can hold for up to two weeks.
 
When considering adhesive science and the challenges of a substrate like skin, design engineers know sticking to skin is trickier than you would think. With the addition of 3M 4076 Extended Wear Medical Tape to its portfolio, 3M’s Medical Materials and Technologies business has given medical device manufacturers and engineers a long-term wear, acrylic-based adhesive solution designed to increase patient comfort and provide a strong and reliable bond in challenging applications, the company reports.
 
Compliant with ISO:10993 and ISO:10993-10, medical industry regulations assessing a product’s potential to produce irritation and skin sensitization, 4076 Extended Wear Medical Tape is approved for use on intact skin.