Fixation Device Converters
Working closely with your development team, our design and production engineers have the resources and expertise to produce the most cost-effective fixation products for any application
SKIN-FRIENDLY ADHESIVES
Utilizing a wide range of skin-friendly and low trauma adhesive-coated products, non-wovens, elastics, foams as well as hook and loop products, we will fast track your design from prototype to full-scale production.
As a flexible material converter, PolarSeal works tirelessly to provide secure, flexible, and intelligent fixation of tubes and medical devices to the body. PolarSeal develops and provides innovative adhesive solutions to clients operating in the medical industry, specifically for Fixation devices we ensure end products provide:
- Secure fixation
- Adjustability
- Variable material combination
Product design
There are many reasons for securing a tube or medical device to the body and some considerations include:
- Need for cushioning under the device
- Strong anchoring preventing accidental removal
- Reduction of infection risk
- Inspection of puncture site
- Extended life of device due to fewer changes required
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Application overview
Some of the more common uses for self-adhesive fixation devices include:
- Central line catheters
- I.V cannulae lines
- Nasal oxygen lines
- Duodenal and nasal feeding tubes
- Urinary catheters
- Eye protection during surgery
- Endotracheal tubation
- Hemodialysis catheterization
- Umbilical catheters
- Epidural catheters
Converting Capabilities
Case Study
Problem
- A tube holder to hold a tube firmly but also requiring flexibility when washing or moving the patient
- This is a unique case and solution as it would typically require a change of tube fixation or increase risk of not using fixation when moving patient
Solution
- Creating a technically advanced product with the customer. A solution that worked perfectly in the application
Result
- Product created that allows for rigid fixation
- Economically viable product to produce
- Assistance with the CE marking and patent process
Frequently ASked Questions
What materials can be used for medical fixation devices?
- Non-wovens
- Foams
- Elastics
- Adhesive-coated products
What should be considered when designing a fixation device?
Factors to consider when designing and manufacturing a medical fixation device are:
- Position
- Volume
- Adjustability
- Materials
- Cushioning under device for comfort
- Strong anchoring to prevent device moving
What accreditations should an Adhesive Tape Converter have?
PolarSeal consistently upholds and maintains its fullest commitment to:
- ISO 13485
- ISO 7 Cleanrooms to 14644-1
- MDR (Medical Device Regulation) regulation
- FDA Registered and Audited
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