Surgical films - combining medical adhesives & materials
Skin-friendly incise film solutions
Sealing off surgical field and preventing bacteria
Skin friendly surgical film solutions
Utilising a range of high specification and skin-friendly polyurethane films, PolarSeal has the capabilities and a depth of experience in the production of user-friendly incision films for surgical use.
Application overview
The use of disposable surgical drapes is recognised as a major factor in minimising the incidence of post-operative infections. A broad range of skin-friendly adhesive surgical films is available to meet the requirements of this sector. Applications include:
- Incision Films
- OP Strips
- Bordering Tapes
- Fixation Tapes
The high-performance polyurethane (PU) films, which are an effective bacterial and viral barrier together with advanced specification medical-grade pressure-sensitive adhesive are at the core of this product range. These skin-friendly adhesives demonstrate the unique ability to maintain adhesion despite the extensive use of irrigation fluids or the release of body fluids during surgical procedures.
Product design
PolarSeal is fully qualified in this specialist field and can offer great flexibility in terms of the options possible in respect of the design or construction specifications of surgical film products which may include:
- Retention or removal of the polyethylene support film
- Liners – including printed liners for brand recognition
- Handling bars in a custom colour to match brand or application
- Folding and packing into a sealed pouch, sterilised and ready for use
- Products suitable for gamma and ETO sterilisation procedures
Case study
The function and ease of surgical film application is paramount when dealing with critical care. PolarSeal uses R&D experience to design, develop and manufacture a surgical film for one of our customers, solving one of their biggest challenges yet.