Medical Market Solutions for Converters Tapes, fasteners, and films to improve the design and production of durable and disposable devices
Technology and service to help your converting business grow within medical market segments The medical market is growing and you can grow with it in both durable and disposable device categories. Valued at $75 billion by some industry experts, the medical device market is growing 8-10% annually. Driven by an aging population who want to continue leading more active lives, some segments are growing up to 15-20% annually.
Design and assembly of durable and reusable devices 3M ™VHB™ Tapes Proven worldwide since 1980 for high holding strength For more than 25 years, engineers have been specifying 3M™ VHB™ Tapes to permanently bond and seal many metals, plastics, and other surfaces. • Bond on contact with no drying time or fixturing • Save processing steps for drilling and screwing Bond and seal components throughout a device. Can be die-cut into sizes and complex shapes for precise, easy assembly.
Design and assembly of durable and reusable devices 3M ™Adhesive Transfer Tapes Neat precise application for reliable graphic attachment With 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes, your customer simply presses the adhesive side down to the back of a nameplate or other graphic. When ready to bond the liner is removed and the graphic bonds on contact. No drying, no adhesive oozing. Select tapes with different adhesives for varying bonding characteristics.
3M ™Protective Products A margin of safety against scratches, nicks, and noise When abrasion, scratching, nicks, and noise can be a problem for a product or make the product a problem for other surfaces, 3M™ Protective Products provide a margin of safety. Products include a variety of protective films and resilient pads, feet, bumpers, and spacers.
Fabrication of disposable and stick-to-skin devices 3M offers a broad range of medical grade tapes and component products used in many of the major market segments: • Surgical Device Components 3M double and single coated tapes, transfer tapes, and reclosable fasteners for drapes, gowns, tube and cord organizers, and other disposable devices used in conjunction with the operating arena.
3M ™Diagnostic Tapes and Hydrophilic Films Specialized for diagnostic devices Carefully selected adhesive systems in these diagnostic tapes minimize the potential for chemical or optical interference during use or analysis. 3M ™ Hydrophilic Polyester Films spread liquid samples quickly and effectively through a diagnostic device.
Fabrication of disposable and stick-to-skin devices 3M™ Gamma-Stable Low Profile Reclosable Fasteners White hook and loop fasteners for reliable light duty closures • Reliable for up to 50 closures • Latex-free, low-linting construction • Available with high tack pressure sensitive adhesive or plain backing for both heat seal or sewn-in attachment • Withstand Gamma and EtO sterilization The hook and loop meshing is similar to 3M™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners (page 5) but for lighter duty closures such
