Henkel Introduces
Instant Adhesives For Medical Device Applications
As a manufacturer of advanced
adhesive solutions for the medical industry, Henkel has
introduced two next-generation medical grade,
cyanoacrylates-based instant adhesives that are designed
to offer improved safety and performance.
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The new products are
formulated without CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or
Reproductively hazardous) ingredients and are designed to
offer increased strength during and after heat cycling.
Loctite 4011S and Loctite 4061S are designed to meet the
specifications of Loctite 4011 and 4061 for easier
validation in existing medical applications.
Both new products have been
tested to ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards. The
adhesives aim to develop handling strength in seconds on
most substrates and aim to provide high bond strength on a
range of materials including plastics, rubbers, and
metals. After 1000 hours of exposure to 120°C (248°F)
heat, these next generation adhesives offer approximately
100% greater shear strength on steel than other instant
adhesive formulations.
Henkel's new, heat-resistant
instant adhesives are "excellent candidates" for bonding
various types of catheters, as well as tube sets, surgical
robots, and other medical housings.
“Henkel is committed to
medical quality systems and good manufacturing practices
as a pioneer for sustainable solutions,” said Philipp
Loosen, vice president and head of industrials EIMEA and
global key accounts medical at Henkel. “The launch of
these new, next generation instant adhesives are
formulated to meet the highest safety standards,
addressing the need for safe and effective medical device
assemblies, and demonstrating our longstanding commitment
to the medical industry.”
For more information about
Loctite 4011S and Loctite 4061S, Henkel will be at MD&M
West from 6-8th February in Anaheim, CA, at booth #2326.
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