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Evaluating the Key Role of Adhesives in Wearable Medical Devices

Technological advancements have undoubtedly percolated into several aspects of our lives, which are beyond traditional fields as one could imagine. The deep penetration of technology into our lives, combined with a growing health consciousness in urban & youth populations, has pushed forward massive developments in healthcare technology & personal use devices. As more & more people are becoming mindful about tracking their health status, there's a significantly rising demand for wearable healthcare technology in order to monitor various health parameters like heart rate, daily steps, blood oxygen levels, & blood pressure, among others.

Wearable medical devices include fitness trackers, smart watches, ECG monitors, biosensors, etc., which monitor & store data on users' health, exercise, & other activities. The leading manufacturers of these devices are actively working on making them less invasive, lighter, & sleeker to cater to the burgeoning user requirements. It is where adhesives for these wearable medical devices come into the picture & play two crucial roles— sticking devices to the skin and adhering device components together.


There are several prominent areas where adhesives contribute to the success of wearable medical devices. For starters, they exhibit breathable properties that aid in maintaining minimum friction between the skin & wearables. Secondly, nonwoven & acrylic-based adhesive solutions with a breathable backing help a device stay intact & adhered for longer durations.


Besides this, adhesive wear time & skin-friendliness are other important considerations manufacturers keep in mind while designing the devices. As a result of these roles of adhesives, they are undergoing rigorous research & their demand is rapidly growing, owing to which a recent research report published by MarkNtel Advisors has cited around 12.5% CAGR for the Global Wearable Medical Device Adhesives Market during 2022-27.


Recent Trends in Wearable Healthcare Devices & Adhesives


One cannot deny the paramount functionality brought by wearable medical devices & health-tracking gadgets to the health-conscious journey of consumers. As the pace of life, especially in urban areas, is exceeding expectations, there has been a subsequent increase in the prevalence of lifestyle diseases. It, in turn, is propelling the production & sales of wearable medical devices, along with their adhesives, which are available in different materials, including silicone, acrylic, hydrocolloid, & synthetic rubber.


Out of all materials, silicon-based adhesives for wearable medical devices are witnessing notable growth in their demand globally, as silicon is biocompatible, adaptable to the body, provides added comfort, and is easier to clean than other materials. In addition, the hydrophobic nature and the flexibility & durability for a longer duration are other aspects contributing to the growing user preferences for silicone adhesives in wearable medical devices.


Various medical services experts are empowering the reception and integration of these gadgets for effectively checking the patient biometrics and giving momentary & real-time results for relevant health metrics. In order to better accommodate these introductions into the growing consumer base, there has also been a surge in demand for personalized clinical & medical devices like drug delivery systems, easy diabetes, insulin diagnostics, etc. Hence, in the coming years, the leading manufacturers of these devices are likely to bring innovations in adhesive solutions beyond user expectations in order to sustain themselves in the market while providing the best possible user experience.


A Way Ahead for the Wearable Medical Device Adhesives Market


Adhesive manufacturers are actively working toward developing durable adhesives to cater to challenging tasks but also remain gentle & comfortable on the skin. On the other hand, designers play a notable role in the field-making decisions, which directly influence end customers. As a result, prioritizing users' skin, particularly w.r.t. how it feels, will enhance the upcoming models of wearable healthcare devices & continue being a priority for engineers as they're designing the latest in wearable medical devices.


As the wearable healthcare devices industry continues to change the way users track & interact with their health, designers & the leading adhesive manufacturers are into developing smarter devices equipped with skin-friendly materials, which, as a result, project a tremendous boost in the growth of the global wearable medical device adhesives market in the years ahead.

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