3M Launches New Medical Adhesive

3M has introduced its new medical adhesive that can stick to the skin for up to 28 days and is designed for use with a wide array of health monitors, sensors, and long-term medical wearables.

Before 2022, the standard wear time for extended medical adhesives was up to 14 days. 3M now doubles that standard to provide a more patient-centric model of care. Longer wear time for devices and monitors may help drive down costs, collect more data for better decision making, and reduce patient disruption.

“Our 3M scientists created a technology and then pushed that tech to its boundaries without compromising skin health. Medical wearables are a cornerstone for the future of health care, and we’re committed to unlocking its potential with our world-class materials science.” said Chad Reed, director of global business for 3M Medical Materials and Technologies.

The new adhesive, 3M™ Medical Tape 4578, also adds the feature of liner free stability, which can be stored for up to one year, giving device makers more flexibility in the design process. 3M relies on more than 55 years of experience in skin adhesion science and 3M Medical Tape 4578 expands company’s medical adhesive offerings.

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