UV curing adhesives for medical device assembly

Med Device Technol. 1992 May;3(4):22-35.

Abstract

UV cured medical-grade aerobic adhesives yield the same structural bond strength as thermal, sonic, or solvent welding. Solvents are recognized as having a potential for negative health and environmental effects. Substrate limitations have historically restricted medical device design when using sonic or thermal welding techniques. UV curing aerobic adhesives clearly represent a significant advance for an industry in which product reliability and user safety are a requisite.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry*
  • Adhesives / chemistry*
  • Adhesives / standards
  • Contraindications
  • Disposable Equipment / standards
  • Humans
  • Plastics / standards
  • Solvents / chemistry
  • Ultraviolet Rays*

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Adhesives
  • Plastics
  • Solvents