3M launches 2480 3M™ Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive, a next generation silicone adhesive in the form of 2480 3M™ Single Coated Medical Nonwoven Tape with 2480 3M™ Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive on the liner. The adhesive feature long wear times and support heavier devices.
High-sheer Performance with Minimal Residue
The new adhesive provides increased sheer performance, higher tack and stronger adhesion. The adhesive is repositionable, flexible and conformable to work well with various medical devices, including continuous glucose monitoring systems, wearable monitors, sleep and incontinence devices. It is strongly bonded to the backing to minimize residue on both skin and production equipment. The 2480 3M™ Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive is compatible with ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization.
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Medical devices are essential, and engineers need confidence their adhesive is strong enough to secure a heavier device for longer duration without causing trauma to the patient's skin upon removal," said Marcello Napol, vice president of 3M Medical Device Solutions.
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We leveraged 3M's 55+ years of skin adhesive know-how to push the envelope of silicone adhesives and create a new product that bridges this gap. The 2480 3M Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive is the first of its kind to offer the repositionable, gentle properties of silicone and achieve up to a four-day wear time, supporting heavier, more complex devices," added Napol.
The new adhesive is part of a larger portfolio, with additional silicone adhesives to be introduced in 2021.
Source: 3M