In April 2022, 3M debuted an adhesive — 3M Medical Tape 4576 — that could last for up to 21 days. 3M developers in the U.S. and Japan spent about a year devising that longer-lasting adhesive.

ST. PAUL, Minn.—To bridge the gap between strength and comfort for silicone adhesives used in the medical device market, 3M has introduced a "next generation" of single-coated, non-woven medical tape.

3M unveiled a new medical adhesive tape at MD&M West 2023 in Anaheim, Calif. The product, known as 3M Medical Tape 4578, can stick to the skin for up to 28 days and is intended for use with a wide ...

Attendees to the 3M booth were able to sample the medical tape, along with other 3M product demonstrations. MD&M West 2023 ran from Feb. 7-9, 2023 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif.

3M™ Extended Wear Medical Transfer Adhesive, 4075 (3M™ 4075) features an extended wear pressure sensitive adhesive and allows design engineers to use a variety of backings.

The new adhesive, 3M™ Medical Tape 4578, also adds the feature of liner free stability, which can be stored for up to one year, giving device makers more flexibility in the design process.

ST. PAUL, Minn.—3M Co. recently released a new class of silicone adhesives, expanding its 3M Hi-Tack silicone adhesive portfolio with a product that it claims offers strength, flexibility and comfort ...

June 08, 2011 3M's new Kind Removal Silicone Tape is said to cause less discomfort and skin damage upon removal than other medical adhesive tapes (Image: 3M) View 3 Images View gallery - 3 images ...

St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M Co.'s healthcare segment won a 2019 materials and assembly Golden Mousetrap Award for its 4077 elastic polyurethane-blend nonwoven extended-wear medical tape.

“3M is the world’s adhesive technology leader, and 3M Kind Removal Silicone Tape further builds on our history of innovation; it raises the bar in medical tape performance,” said Paul Keel ...