A Guide to Selecting Adhesives for Medical Device Applications

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This product guide from Master Bond presents a range of medical-grade adhesives designed for device manufacturing. It covers epoxies, silicones, cyanoacrylates, and UV/LED curable systems, each tested against biocompatibility standards including USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5. The guide highlights key selection criteria such as sterilization resistance (autoclaving, EtO, gamma radiation, chemical immersion), thermal performance, chemical resistance, and electrical properties. Case studies demonstrate real-world applications in prosthetics, implantable sensors, and diagnostic devices. The guide emphasizes that adhesive selection should be a systems-level decision made early in the design process to avoid performance and manufacturability trade-offs.