Specialty Tape Division Introduces New Generation Hydrocolloid

ANAHEIM, CA (January 2000) - Avery Dennison Medical/Specialty Tape introduced H2440 to North America at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West. The new adhesive is the cornerstone of the New Generation hydrocolloid line using H2440 formulation. Hydrocolloids represent a technology that offer both adhesive and absorptive performance. Manufactured in a class 10,000 Cleanroom, Avery Dennison's H2440 hydrocolloid absorbs bodily fluids and wound exudate with uses ideal in ostomy and wound care applications.

The new formulation is a highly integrated product that contains no tackifying resins; significant in eliminating the opportunity for leachables to enter the wound site. This New Generation product line, simirlar to the first generation Avery Dennison Specialty Tape H2410 hydrocolloid product line do not contain animal derived components. Additionally, H2440 hydrocolloid is offered in two product versions MED 5585H (0.3 mm hydrocolloid) and MED 5586H (0.5mm hydrocolloid). Both are combined with a PUR film that results in a water proof dressing. MED 5585H and MED 5586H offer low peel properties, making it ideal for a broad range of skin types. Gentle removal from skin minimizes damage to healing skin, offering greater patient comfort. H2440 hydrocolloid is translucent in color, allowing patient to visually monitor the wound site without disturbing the dressing. The ability to view the healing process improves the decision of the appropriate time to remove or change the dressing.

Avery Dennison now has a family of hydrocolloid offerings that include MED 2190H, MED 2191H, MED 5580H, MED 5581H, MED 5585H and MED 5586H. Test data indicate the hydrocolloid product line to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating per ISO 10993 guidelines.

In addition to skin contact and medical device applications, Avery Dennison Specialty Tape Division produces pressure-sensitive tapes used for fastening, bonding, and sealing in appliances, electronics, packaging, labels, graphics, HVAC, automotive and aerospace markets.