New medical nonwoven tape, introduced by 3M, features longer wear times than ordinary ones. The next generation of silicone adhesives is named “3M Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive Tapes.” The new product can support bulky devices with secure adhesion while providing all the traditional benefits of 3M’s base silicone adhesive portfolio.
The new 2480 3M Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive provides increased sheer performance, higher tack, stronger adhesion, and longer-wear duration. The adhesive is repositionable, flexible, and conformable. It can work well with various medical devices, including continuous glucose monitoring systems, wearable monitors, sleep, and incontinence devices.
The newly developed tape can bind firmly to the backing to minimize residue on skin and production equipment. Furthermore, 2480 3M Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive is compatible with ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization.
Marcello Napol, vice president of 3M Medical Device Solutions, said, “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. 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.”
