MACtac Medical Products Improves Adhesive for Surgical Drape Applications
16 April 2008
New adhesive platform offers better performance, expanded fabric and film compatibility – while lowering healthcare costs
MACtac Medical Products has introduced its enhanced line of single-coated and double-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive systems, specifically designed for use in surgical drape application.
MACtac Medical Products' expanded platform features three categories of adhesion: maximum hold, medium hold and gentle hold. Through this platform converters can rely on MACtac for superior performing adhesive systems that are tested according to ISO 10993-5/-10 standards for cytotoxicity, skin irritation and skin sensitization.
Converters are seeing an increased demand for optimal adhesion in drape-to-drape and drape-to-patient application as end users seek to lower the risk of surgical site infections (SSI). With an estimated 500,000 SSIs each year, US health providers are constantly looking for ways to lower costs.
MACtac's pressure-sensitive adhesive systems help with this, isolating the surgical site by providing a barrier that creates a sterile field – all without sacrificing patient comfort during removal.
"Healthcare providers are pressured to decrease spending while improving patient care," said Aaron Smith, technical marketing manager, MACtac Medical Products. “Our new surgical drape adhesive assists customers with their budget and patient comfort requirements – and offers the ability to customize for specific applications."
MACtac’s expanded platform increases the variety of substrates converters are able to work with, including spunlace, SMS, Kraton, and PE and EVA films.
"We not only understand the level of performance our customers need in today’s medical market, but their ability to work within a diverse product line as well," Smith said. "MACtac Medical Products' dedication to continuous improvement enables us to provide OEMs and converters alike with the level of quality they require from their supply chain partners."
MACtac is a leading global supplier of pressure sensitive adhesives. Founded on personal service, technical support, quality assurance, custom capabilities and supply chain efficiency, MACtac is dedicated to providing superior quality to its customers. Headquartered in Stow, Ohio, MACtac is a subsidiary of the Bemis Company, Inc., the largest flexible packaging supplier in North America.
