Medical device manufacturers often use silicone adhesives to assemble products such as catheters, pacemakers, cochlear implants, aesthetic implants and gastric balloons.
In addition to evaluating different adhesive formulations, device manufacturers need to critically assess several other factors in the adhesion process, including the substrates to be bonded, their surface energy and even the overall device manufacturing process. Without addressing these factors early in the design process, device makers risk costly delays and potential manufacturing issues.