Adhesives: Enabling the Future of Wearable Medical Devices

Adhesives must continue to push the boundaries of what’s expected and thought to be possible to keep momentum in the wearable medical device market and to provide

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ePTFE for the Cardiovascular Device Industry

For over 35 years, expanded PolyTetraFluoroEthylene (ePTFE) has been a mainstay of the cardiovascular device industry.
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New Labeling Solutions Emerge for UDI

UPM Raflatac launches new sterilizable label materials to support UDI.

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Photo Of The Day: A Stretchy Circuit

Researchers in China have made a new hybrid conductive material—part elastic polymer, part liquid metal—that can be bent and stretched at will. Circuits made with this material can take most two-dimensional shapes and are also non-toxic, according to Cell Press.

Current LSR Material Trends in the Molding of Medical Devices

Where is the evolution of LSR use—for molders, formulators, and especially designers and device engineers—headed in the coming years?

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Entering a Golden Age of Medical Materials

Ethicon’s principal materials engineer discusses the latest in exciting new medical materials and considers where the trends will take device makers and designers in the years ahead.

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PEEK formulations for new implantable devices

Since the late 1990s, polyether ether ketone has become a go-to material for companies that manufacture orthopedic implants, thanks to its radiolucency and anatomical properties. Now, custom formulations of PEEK are enabling new potential applications for the polymer.

Should You Take a Second Look at Silicone?

Silicone’s versatility could help address challenges in drug delivery and healthcare.

Challenges in Designing Medical Device Materials

As the medical device industry advances, plastics used for medical devices must be chemical resistant, able to withstand daily wear and tear, and be optimized for patient safety.

A Brief Introduction to Medical Device Biocompatibility

Biocompatibility of medical devices is a complex and evolving subject. Here’s what you need to know.