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Webinar: 5 Case Studies on Adhesives for Medical Device Applications
Watch our on-demand webinar to learn how to optimize the adhesive selection process and ensure your medical device meets the highest standards. Explore published case studies that delve into the specific adhesive chemistries and application techniques used in successful medical device applications.
Key Takeaways:
- Navigate the Complexities: Understand the factors to consider when choosing an adhesive, including service conditions, desired properties, and processing constraints
- Biocompatibility and Sterilization: Discover adhesives that meet rigorous biocompatibility (USP Class VI, ISO 10993-5) and sterilization requirements including resistance to autoclaving, ethylene oxide, and gamma radiation
- Real-world Success Stories: Results from case studies on five medical applications including battery sealing, biosensor wire bonding, and electrode encapsulation
Case Studies Mentioned in the Webinar
EP21LVMed: Used as a biocompatible sealant for a wireless optogenetic microsystem
MasterSil 151Med Used in an Implantable Device for Electrical Nerve Stimulation
EP42HT-2Med: Utilized in prosthetics and fully implantable medical devices
EP3HTMed: Relative Biological Effectiveness of Alpha Radiation in Cultured Porcine Aortic Cells
EP30Med: Utilized as Sensor Encapsulant in Prosthetic Device
Products Featured in the Webinar
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Biocompatible two component epoxy adhesive, sealant, coating, encapsulant. Passes USP Class VI testing. Thermal cycling resistant. Can withstand exposure to EtO, radiation, chemical sterilants. Low viscosity. Easy to apply. Serviceable from -65°F to +250°F.
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Medical grade, USP Class VI approved silicone. Addition type cure system. Optically clear. Low outgassing. Offers ambient or elevated temperature cures. Excellent for potting and encapsulation applications. Low shrinkage upon cure. Resists gamma radiation, EtO and various chemical sterilants. Serviceable from -65°F to +400°F.
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Low viscosity, two part epoxy with outstanding chemical resistance. Passes USP Class VI biocompatibility tests. Capable of withstanding repeated sterilization cycles including radiation, EtO, chemical sterilants, autoclaving. Serviceable from -60°F to +450°F. Cures at room or elevated temperatures. Available in amber-clear and black colors. Castable in thicknesses up to 2-3 inches.
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Rapid curing, one part epoxy. Meets USP Class VI biocompatibility standards. Thixotropic paste viscosity. High shear strength. Superb resistance to autoclaving, chemical sterilants, radition, EtO. Serviceable from -60°F to +400°F.
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Biocompatible two component epoxy. USP Class VI approved. Low viscosity. Versatile cure schedules. Resists EtO, gamma radiation and cold sterilants. High strength rigid bonds. Serviceable from -60°F to +250°F. Can be used for indirect food contact per 175.105 FDA specification.
