Pushing boundaries in health tech: 3M launches new medical adhesive offering premium wear time, up to 28 days

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3M has introduced a new medical adhesive, 3M™ Medical Tape 4578, capable of adhering for up to 28 days, effectively doubling the previous standard of 14 days. This advancement aims to enhance patient care by lowering costs, reducing patient disruption, and accumulating more data for healthcare decisions. The adhesive is designed for various medical devices, including glucose and heart monitors, and offers liner-free stability with a storage life of up to one year. With over 55 years of skin adhesion science, this product strengthens 3M's position in the medical adhesive market.

Positive

• New adhesive extends wear time to 28 days, doubling the previous standard.
• Helps drive down patient costs and reduces patient disruption.
• Supports data accumulation for improved healthcare decision-making.
• Liner-free stability allows for one-year storage, enhancing flexibility for device design.

Negative

• None.

• Longer wear times may help drive down patient costs
• Prior to 2022, standard wear time was up to 14 days
• Intended use for medical devices such as glucose and heart monitors

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M unveils its new medical adhesive that can stick to the skin for up to 28 days and is intended for use with a wide array of health monitors, sensors, and long-term medical wearables. Prior to 2022, the standard wear time for extended medical adhesives was up to 14 days. 3M now doubles that standard to help deliver a more patient-centric model of care.

"Our 3M scientists created a technology and then pushed that tech to its boundaries without compromising skin health."

Longer wear time for devices and monitors may help drive down costs, accumulate more data for better decision making, and reduce patient disruption.

"Our 3M scientists created a technology and then pushed that tech to its boundaries without compromising skin health," said Chad Reed, director of global business for 3M Medical Materials and Technologies. "Medical wearables are a cornerstone for the future of health care, and we're committed to unlocking its potential with our world-class materials science."

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.

3M touts more than 55 years of skin adhesion science and 3M Medical Tape 4578 adds to the extensive breadth of the company's medical adhesive offerings.

To learn more about 3M Medical Tape 4578, visit 3M.com/MedicalTape4578. Design engineers can also visit FindMyAdhesive.com for help selecting the right adhesive for their next medical device project. Created by 3M, Find My Adhesive is an online resource that uses a series of project-specific questions to identify a list of 3M medical adhesive suggestions.

About 3M

3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what's possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we're working to improve lives and make what's next at 3M.com/news or on Twitter at @3M or @3MNews.

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FAQ

What are the benefits of 3M's new medical adhesive, ticker MMM?

3M's new adhesive offers extended wear time of up to 28 days, reducing patient costs and disruptions while enabling better healthcare data collection.

When was 3M's new medical adhesive announced?

The new medical adhesive was announced on February 6, 2023.

What is the significance of the 28-day wear time for 3M's adhesive?

The 28-day wear time is significant as it enhances patient convenience and lowers healthcare costs by reducing the frequency of adhesive changes.

How does 3M's new adhesive benefit healthcare providers?

Healthcare providers benefit from the new adhesive by having a product that accumulates more data over longer wear periods, leading to better patient care decisions.