Medical Bandage Tape Adhesives

Which applications are suitable with Bostik medical tape adhesives?

• Surgical drapes: sterile constructions (cloth or a synthetic cloth-like construction) used to isolate the surgical site from the rest of the body to avoid contamination from beyond the surgical site. 
• Electrodes: designed to measure electrical impulses within the body that can be used to aid in the diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions. The electrode is constructed using a foam, coated paper or plastic type material coated with skin safe adhesive. 
• Bandages & compresses: used to protect a wound generally with layers of gauze attached by pressure sensitive adhesive to a facestock of either woven fabric or a variety of plastic. 
• Wound dressings: used for the covering and protection of a wound. This may include the use of a sterile pad in applications such as island or other surgical dressings meant to absorb exudate, repel bacteria, and prevent infection. Applications also include securing an IV or catheter to the patient’s skin. 

Why can it be difficult to improve the shelf-life integrity of medical tapes?

If you want to increase adhesion between tape and the skin, you need to have a tape with a higher peel. However, you need to consider not increasing it as much as it can lead to skin irritation, therefore, reducing patient comfort. Finally, you need to find the right balance between patient comfort and product longevity.