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  • From initial design through production, we put our medical industry expertise and broad technology portfolio to work for you - helping you bring the next generation of medical devices to life. Careful selection of quality materials during the concept stage can reduce the risk of delays late in the development process. With 3M, you can get technical, design-in expertise right from the start - making your materials selection process a whole lot easier. Select the technical information to start collaborating today.



When you are designing a device that must attach to a patient’s skin, a lot depends on your choice of adhesive system. How long will the device remain on the patient?
What skin types or conditions will be encountered? Will the adhesive be compatible with both your materials of construction and the patient?

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  • Your next generation device is ready for next steps. Our network of Preferred Converters includes a diverse group of medical device manufacturing experts to help you take the next step.