Medical devices and IT applications continue to transform medical care through the connection of patients and providers. Medical device connectivity is the establishment and maintenance of a connection through which data is transferred between a medical device and an information system. Fox River Associates is actively involved in providing film release liners and paper release liners for these advanced technical products which often involve skin contact and medical grade adhesives.
Fox River Associates delivers the highest quality film release liners and paper release liners optimized for compatibility with the specialized adhesives used in these emerging medical applications.
Whatever your design parameters and specifications, our team is ready to help. Call us today at 1-800-647-6579 or use the form on this page for more information about our full release liner product offering. Our medical team is ready to work with you.
Release Liners for Wearable Medical Devices
Whatever adhesive your medical devices require - silicone, hydrogel, acrylic, combination - Fox River Associates has the appropriate release liner for your application. We offer a full line of filmic release liners including release liners with silicone and fluorosilicone release coatings for the wearable medical device market.
Fox River Associates’ release liners are ideal in multi-layer processing applications and are excellent for protection of electronic wiring and skin penetration points within the devices. Our products offer strength, precise thickness, puncture-resistance, excellent die-cuttability and cleanliness.
Silicone Adhesives Offer Advantages for Performance and Patient Comfort
Silicone adhesives are preferred for many medical applications because they deliver the appropriate adhesion with gentle removal. Throughout the medical device’s application time, therapeutic wear and removal, the selected adhesive must ensure that the device stays in place and doesn’t damage the patient’s skin. Silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives for geriatric, neonatal and other fragile skin care applications deliver enhanced patient comfort, extended wear time, and minimized risk of damage upon removal.
When using a silicone adhesive, it is imperative to choose the right release liner. Traditional silicone adhesives will not properly release from traditional silicone-based release coatings. Higher processing temperatures are required to cure these silicone adhesives. Fox River Associates has the experience and expertise to help you determine the right release liner for your application.
For more information on release liners for use with silicone adhesives for medical applications message us at info@foxriverassociates.com. Our medical release liner specialists are ready to help.
Release Liners for Emerging Transdermal Developments
Use of transdermal medical loaded patches (TDDS) has expanded into unique medicines like medical THC (cannabinoids), Ritalin, Parkinson’s treatments and many other emerging medicinal developments. Skin penetrating drug loaded patches offer benefits in drug delivery over edibles, creams and vapes. Fox River Associates’ filmic release liners are ideal for all medicine loaded patches, including the growing applications for medical cannabis delivery.
Fox River Associates offers silicone and fluorosilicone release coatings for the Medical Market which are specifically designed for superior performance with soft skin contact adhesives, hydrogels, urethanes, silicone adhesives, hydrocolloids, drug loaded adhesives and many others.
The choice of release coating on release liners directly impacts their performance. Silicone and fluorosilicone coatings are commonly used because of their excellent release properties and chemical resistance.
Silicone coatings are the most widely used for release liners in medical applications. They offer several advantages, including a low surface energy that ensures easy release of the adhesive without leaving residue. Silicone coatings are also highly flexible, allowing them to conform to various shapes and surfaces, which is essential for medical devices that need to adhere to the body's contours.
Moreover, silicone coatings can withstand a wide range of temperatures, making them suitable for applications where the release liner might be exposed to heat during sterilization processes. Their stability and inertness make them an ideal choice for medical-grade release liners.
Fluorosilicone release coatings, like silicone release coatings, offer enhanced chemical resistance. They are particularly useful in applications where the adhesive might be exposed to harsh chemicals or solvents, which could otherwise degrade the adhesive or the liner itself. Fluoro release systems provide an even lower surface energy than silicones, ensuring ultra-smooth release properties. This is particularly beneficial for adhesives with high tack, as it minimizes the risk of the adhesive sticking to the liner during removal.
Fluorosilicone coatings are often used in more demanding medical applications where exposure to aggressive substances is likely, or where the adhesive's performance is critical, such as in long-term wearables or drug delivery systems.
Performance Functionality of Release Liners
The performance of release liners in medical devices is multifaceted. They must protect the adhesive from contamination, ensure easy and clean release, and maintain the integrity of the adhesive during storage and application. A high-performing release liner should offer consistent peel strength, meaning the force required to remove the liner should be uniform across the entire surface. Inconsistent peel strength can lead to difficulties in applying the device, potentially compromising its effectiveness.
Additionally, release liners must be able to resist environmental factors such as humidity and temperature fluctuations, which can affect their performance. The liner must also prevent the adhesive from degrading over time, ensuring that the medical device remains effective throughout its shelf life.
Contact the experienced team at Fox River Associates today to begin the process to learn about the most appropriate release liner for your medical connectivity application needs. Contact us via email at info@foxriverassociates.com or call us at 1-800-647-6579. We’re ready to work with you.
Release Liners for All Your Medical Needs
Fox River Associates offers a full range of release liners for the medical market.
- Film Substrates
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- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
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- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
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- Polypropylene (PP)
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- Polyester (PET)
- Paper Substrates
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- Glassine
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- Super Calendared Kraft (SCK)
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- Poly Coated Kraft (PCK)
- Coatings
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- S1S, S2S (Equal and Differential)
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- Solvent, Solventless, Fluoro
- Enhancements
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- Colors
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- Natural and Bleached Papers
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- Printing – Back Printing and Printing under the Silicone
For more information about our full offering of release liners for medical applications, contact Fox River Associates today at 1-800-647-6579.
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