Many wound care device companies start with an innovative idea. Turning that idea into a mass-produced product can be extremely challenging. This concept is familiar to KitoTech Medical,a Seattle-based medical device company that develops wound care products. Kitotech was founded by Ronald Berenson, MD. Dr. Berenson is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years in biotech and medical device industry. Marian is proud to call KitoTech Medical a valued customer.
5 Things to Know About Wound Care Device Manufacturing
Posted by Katie Sullivan
November 2, 2022 11:26 AM
Topics: medical device, Medical PSA, Skin-Contact PSA, wound care device, FDA Registered
3M™ Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive Tapes for Wearable Devices
Posted by Katie Sullivan
February 18, 2021 8:20 AM
Editor's note: As of 2024, 3M Healthcare is now a standalone company, Solventum. You can find more about the spin-off and how Marian is a Solventum Premier Converter here.
One of our top material suppliers, 3M, recently announced the release of their next generation of medical silicone adhesives, 3M Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive Tapes. 3M 2480 is the first product to launch in this new portfolio. It is a single coated medical nonwoven tape with hi-tack silicone adhesive on a liner. The benefits of this exciting new material include:
- Longer wear-times (up to 4 days)
- Supports heavier devices
- Offers more secure adhesion
- Repositionable
Topics: medical device, Medical PSA, Skin-Contact PSA, Silicone, 3M, 3m tape
Wearable Device Design: Selecting a Stick-to-Skin Adhesive
Posted by Katie Sullivan
December 15, 2020 8:30 AM
Editor's note: As of 2024, 3M Healthcare is now a standalone company, Solventum. You can find more about the spin-off and how Marian is a Solventum Premier Converter here.
When designing a wearable device that will be attached to the human body, selecting the most appropriate stick-to-skin adhesive is a very important part of the design process, and Marian can help. If you take two things away from this article, they should be the following:
1. Think about material selection early in the wearable device design process.
2. Involve your material converter early in the wearable device design process.
Material converters, like Marian, can be an invaluable resource as you begin to make decisions about your design, including choosing the stick-to-skin adhesive materials.
Topics: Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Medical PSA, Skin-Contact PSA, Material selection, 3M, 3m tape
Point-of-care and rapid diagnostic testing are increasingly important in the areas of disease detection, treatment monitoring, and preventative care. This market is particularly important as the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic. It is imperative that components of these devices and test kits are reliable and of the highest quality.
Topics: Foams, medical device, Medical PSA, 3m tape
Ever wonder why hospitals, doctor’s offices, and other healthcare providers don’t just use duct tape for bandages, wound care, and device fixation? Well, there are many reasons, but first, try sticking it to the skin and peeling it off. The main reason is simple: duct tape does not use a medical grade pressure sensitive adhesive.
Medical adhesives must be skin-friendly, non-migratory, and have a variable degree of initial tack and peel adhesion. Ease of removal, breathability, and durability also differentiate medical adhesives from other types of tape.
Topics: medical device, Medical PSA, Skin-Contact PSA, Silicone, medical