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Medical Adhesives Manufacturer

We manufacture premium medical adhesives, offering full inโ€‘house capabilities including OEM/ODM, private label, sterile packaging, and custom formulation โ€” all from our controlled cleanโ€‘room environment. Whether you need sterilizable, biocompatible skinโ€‘contact adhesives or deviceโ€‘bonding glues for wearables, medical tapes, or disposable medical products, ZDS delivers consistent quality, regulatory-ready documentation, and scalable production.

Factory Capability Proof

ZDS runs dedicated cleanโ€‘room adhesive production lines, with full traceability and compliance to medicalโ€‘industry standards โ€” ideal for manufacturing adhesives for skin contact or medical devices.

ISOโ€‘style cleanโ€‘room manufacturing

separating skinโ€‘contact adhesive lines (e.g. silicone, hydrogel) from industrial lines, minimizing crossโ€‘contamination.

Inโ€‘house laboratory

performing biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, skin irritation, sensitization), sterilization compatibility (gamma, EtO), peel and shear adhesion measurement, and accelerated aging tests.

Strict QC workflow

rawโ€‘material verification, batch number tracking, VOC and residual monomer analysis, adhesive consistency and cureโ€‘time control, final batch release only after passing all safety and performance criteria.

Packaging & Sterilization Services

from small sterile syringes or tubes for surgical adhesives to bulk cartridges for medical tapes, with optional EO or gamma sterile packaging and accompanying LOT traceability โ€” ready for OEM/brandโ€‘labeling.

ZDS Medical Adhesives

ModelCategoryAppearanceViscosityCuringMore
ZDS-5013ABEpoxyMore
ZDS-2186ABAcrylicAmber liquid18000-30000 cps5-8 min @25ยฐCMore
ZDS-PA1600ABAcrylic8 min @25ยฐCMore
ZDS-703ABEpoxyMore
ZDS-5017ABAcrylicMore
ZDS-1346ABAcrylic5 min @25ยฐCMore
ZDS-4018ABUV1200-1800 cps10-30 s @365-405nmMore
ZDS-5014ABEpoxy24 h @25ยฐCMore
ZDS-1101ABEpoxy50000-80000 cps30 min @25ยฐCMore
ZDS-2109011AcrylicColorless to light yellow transparent liquid12000-35000 cps150-200mj (50W LED light 395nm)More
ZDS-2201061UVTransparent or yellowish liquid7 cps200 mJ @ 365/395nm LED lightMore
ZDS-2011031UVTranslucent liquid (thixotropic)10000-25000 cps880mj exposure (2KW medium pressure mercury lamp)More

Application Solutions

Sterilizable cyanoacrylate or silicone-based surgical adhesive ideal for sutureโ€‘alternatives, minor surgical procedures, or firstโ€‘aid kits.
Gentle, latexโ€‘free hydrogel or silicone adhesives for ECG patches, insulin pumps, continuousโ€‘glucose monitors, or bandages โ€” secure adhesion without skin irritation.
Biocompatible adhesives for bonding plastics, metals, or fabric components in devices like catheters, tubing, housings for implantable or disposable devices.
Medicalโ€‘grade acrylic or silicone adhesives formulated for secure adhesion yet painless removal โ€” suitable for adhesive tapes, dressing overlays, or postโ€‘operative dressings.
Customโ€‘formulated adhesives per your specification (e.g. lowโ€‘residue, fastโ€‘cure, sterilizationโ€‘resistant, labelโ€‘free packaging) โ€” ideal for privateโ€‘label medical supplies.
By aligning adhesive chemistry and properties with the intended medical application โ€” skin contact, device bonding, or disposable consumables โ€” ZDS ensures both performance and compliance.

Material Decision Matrix

Application / Product TypeAdhesive TypeKey Benefits / Considerations
Wound closure, minor surgeryCyanoacrylate surgical adhesiveRapid cure, high bond strength, sterilizable, minimal residue
Wearable patches / sensor adhesives (skin)Silicone-based or hydrogel adhesiveBiocompatible, gentle on skin, hypoallergenic, flexible, washable
Medical tape / dressing attachmentMedicalgrade acrylic adhesiveBalanced adhesion and removal, skin-safe, lowirritation
Device assembly (plastic, metal, fabric)Medical-grade structural adhesiveStrong bonding, chemical resistance, sterilization stability
Disposable / single-use devicesSterilizable adhesive + sterile packagingRegulatory traceability, consistent batch quality, scalable packaging
OEM / Private label medical suppliesCustom-formulated adhesive per specTailored cure time, adhesion strength, skin/contact compliance, packaging

Performance Parameter Table

Parameter (depending on formulation)Typical Specification / Range
Peel Adhesion (skin patch)1.5โ€“3.0 N/cm on clean skin
Shear/Tensile Strength (device bonding)6โ€“12 MPa (after full cure)
Cytotoxicity (ISO 109935)Pass โ€” no cytotoxic response
Skin Irritation / Sensitization (ISO 1099310)Pass โ€” nonirritant, hypoallergenic
Sterilization CompatibilityStable after gamma / EtO sterilization
Residual Monomer / VOC Content<โ€ฏ0.1% residual monomer (cyanoacrylate) / minimal VOC (solventfree or hydrogel types)
Working Time / Cure Time10โ€“60 seconds (surgical glue), 2โ€“5 minutes (device assembly adhesives)
Service Temperature / Humidity Rangeโ€“20โ€ฏยฐC to +60โ€ฏยฐC, up to 95% RH (humidtolerant formulations)

These performance benchmarks align with typical requirements for medical device bonding, skinโ€‘contact reliability, sterilization resistance, and safe woundโ€‘care applications.

Real Industry Use Cases

OEM Production of Adhesive Wound Closure Glue Kits

OEM Production

A medical supply company partnered with ZDS to launch a line of sterile cyanoacrylate glue kits for firstโ€‘aid and minor surgical use. ZDS provided sterileโ€‘packaged syringes, full documentation for cytotoxicity and skin irritation tests, and scalable supply โ€” enabling rapid timeโ€‘toโ€‘market.
Adhesive for Wearable Sensor Patches

Wearable Sensor Patches

A manufacturer of continuousโ€‘glucose monitors needed a skinโ€‘friendly adhesive that could hold sensors firmly in place for 5โ€“7 days without causing redness or discomfort. ZDS developed a hydrogel-based adhesive that met biocompatibility standards and maintained adhesion despite sweat, movement, and daily washing.

Assembly of Catheter Components with Medical Grade Bonding Glue

Grade Bonding Glue

For a disposable catheter device, the OEM relied on ZDSโ€™s structural adhesive to bond plastic and metal components โ€” adhesive cured quickly, withstood sterilization, and maintained bond integrity during transport and use, ensuring device safety and reliability.
Private Label Medical Tape Manufacturer

Privateโ€‘Label

A regional distributor commissioned ZDS to supply medicalโ€‘grade acrylic adhesive in bulk pails under their own brand. ZDS handled formulation tuning, lotโ€‘tracking, and packaging โ€” allowing the distributor to offer a premiumโ€‘quality medical tape without investing in their own production facility.

Sampling & Rapid Prototyping

We recognize the critical importance of trial runs when dealing with medicalโ€‘grade materials. ZDS offers:
  • Free smallโ€‘volume samples (e.g., 50โ€“100โ€ฏg) โ€” for adhesion testing, skin patch trials, cureโ€‘time verification, and sterilization stress tests.
  • Custom formulation tweaks โ€” adjust cure rate, adhesive tackiness, softness, residue, or sterilization compatibility.
  • Pilotโ€‘scale production batches โ€” once sample testing passes, ZDS can produce pilot batches under cleanโ€‘room conditions for final customer validation before full-scale orders.

FAQs

Yes โ€” we offer biocompatible formulations, tested under ISO 10993 standards (cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization) and suitable for direct skin contact, wearable devices, or medicalโ€‘device assembly.
Yes โ€” we provide sterilization-compatible adhesive options, with adhesive stability and bond integrity maintained after gamma or EtO sterilization cycles; packaging and traceability are provided for sterile supply.
Absolutely โ€” ZDS offers full OEM/ODM and privateโ€‘label services, including formulation, sterile packaging, branding options, and scaled bulk supply.
We accommodate small sample orders and pilot batches โ€” there is no strict minimum order quantity. Once approved, we scale to large bulk supply as required.
We maintain strict cleanโ€‘room manufacturing, batchโ€‘byโ€‘batch traceability, inโ€‘house biocompatibility and adhesion testing, sterilization verification, and final QC before shipment.
After prototype approval, standard bulk order lead time ranges from 3โ€“5 weeks, depending on formulation complexity, packaging, and sterilization requirements.
Yes โ€” we can produce latexโ€‘free, hypoallergenic adhesives, suitable for sensitive skin and ensured to pass irritation and sensitization testing.
Yes โ€” our R&D team can customize adhesive formulations to meet your project requirements, adjusting parameters such as cure speed, adhesive softness, tack level, residual monomer content, and sterilization compatibility.
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