The adhesives used to bond parts in medical devices are far different from their industrial counterparts.
Adhesives for any application should be chosen carefully, but adhesives for bonding medical devices should be chosen with the utmost care. "Manufacturers of medical devices are more conscientious about using the best material for the job," says Jere Donohue, CEO of Integrated Dispensing Solutions (Woodland Hills, CA). "They are more willing to take the time to look around at adhesives. We do a lot of quotes for people who request samples for various tests.