Abstract:             

What does it mean when developers or customers ask for a silicone adhesive?  Do they fill a need in your medical device?  Explore why silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives continue to grow in popularity and examine their usage trends in medical devices, especially in applications that adhere to skin.  Several recommendations for effectively utilizing, processing and incorporating these materials into medical devices will also be discussed.

Outline:

1)  General Types & Uses of Silicone Adhesives

2)  Common Device Examples & Trends Utilizing Skin-contact Silicone Adhesives

3) Tips & Recommendations for Using and Processing Stick-to-Skin Silicone Adhesives

When & Where:                 

Medical Device Application Considerations for Silicone PSA's

Wednesday, February 13, 2012 

11:00-11:30 AM

Medical Design & Manufacturing – West

Booth # 637 – Hall E

Anaheim Convention Center

For more information, please ask any 3M representative at the show.

3M Medical Specialties, Booth #3119