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DM-8041 Bilateral Tear Film: The Clear Choice for Comfort and Convenience
DermaMed Coatings proudly presents DM-8041, an innovative product featuring a clear, bilateral tear, polypropylene film, offering unparalleled flexibility and ease of use. The bilateral tear feature allows the tape to be effortlessly torn in either direction by hand,...
Multi-Layer Lamination Tape – Your Barrier Against Water and Body Fluids
Multi-layer lamination tapes add a layer of protection to standard pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes. DermaMed’s DM-6001 is a specialized multi-layer medical tape featuring a clear polyurethane film laminated to a spunlaced polyester nonwoven tape. This tape is coated...
The Critical Factors To Consider When Selecting a Suitable Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices
According to Grand View Research, the wearable medical device market is on an upward trajectory, projected to reach $168.2 billion by 2030. This surge is indicative of the increasing integration of wearables into healthcare. In the fast-evolving healthcare technology...
Enhancing Comfort and Care: The Advantages of Gentle Adhesives for Stick-to-Skin Products – Part 2
This is part 2 of our 2-part post reviewing the advantages of gentle adhesives for stick-to-skin products. In part 2 we will be covering examples of specific stick-to-skin products which utilize gentle adhesives. The significance of pressure-sensitive adhesives...
Enhancing Comfort and Care: The Advantages of Gentle Adhesives for Stick-to-Skin Products
This is part 1 of our 2-part post where we will be covering the advantages of gentle adhesives for stick-to-skin products. In part 1 we will be covering the types of patients who may benefit from the use of this category of skin-safe adhesive. Gentle stick-to-skin...
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tapes Play a Crucial Role in the Manufacture of Pulse Oximeter Sensors.
Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes play a crucial role in the manufacture of pulse oximeter sensors, which are essential in measuring oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate in a non-invasive manner. These sensors consist of several key components, including...
Improving Wearable Medical Devices With Custom Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Products
Advancements in healthcare technologies have significantly reduced the necessity for frequent visits to medical facilities or extended stays for monitoring purposes. Nowadays, patients have the convenience of wearing medical devices that detect and monitor diseases...
The Many Uses and Benefits of Polyurethane Film Tapes in Stick-to-Skin Applications
Pressure-sensitive adhesive-coated polyurethane films offer many benefits and have a wide range of applications in the medical and cosmetic industries, especially for skin adhesive tape applications. These films provide exceptional adhesive properties, durability,...
4 Innovative Applications of Medical-Grade Adhesives Today
Medical adhesives are vital in numerous applications beyond simple wound care, revolutionizing the medical industry. They have improved the overall quality of care for patients by providing an effective, efficient, and less invasive treatment method. Thanks to the...
The Growing Trend of Remote Patient Monitoring Devices and Their Need for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
There is a growing trend for stick-to-skin remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices in healthcare. These devices have adhered directly to the patient's skin with a skin-safe adhesive which enables continuous monitoring of vital signs, physiological parameters, and...