Double-sided tape for tissues could replace surgical sutures, MIT News
Inspired by a sticky substance spiders use to catch prey, MIT engineers designed a double-sided tape that can rapidly seal tissues together. This adhesive may eventually be used in place of surgical sutures or to implant medical devices.
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Double-Sided Tape Could Replace Surgical Sutures - Tech Briefs
Engineers develop surgical 'duct tape' as an alternative to sutures
Super-strong surgical tape detaches on demand, MIT News
MIT engineers develop surgical 'duct tape' for sutures and operations
Highly Conformable, Water Resistant, Latex-Free 3M Microfoam Surgical Tape is designed to stretch and conform while providing secure adhesion to joints or skin folds. Excellent for repeated applications on sensitive, fragile skin and elderly patients. This tape does not contain rubber latex or dry natural rubber. It is water-resistant, hypoallergenic and highly conformable. It consists of closed cell foam and gives all-direction stretch.
Microfoam Surgical Medical Tape, Elastic Foam Tape, 1 inch x 5-1/2 Yards, 3M 1528-1 - Each
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Double-sided tape for tissues could replace surgical sutures, MIT News
Engineers Develop Surgical 'Duct Tape' as an Alternative to Sutures - The Good Men Project
Super-strong surgical tape detaches on demand, MIT News
Super-strong surgical tape detaches on demand, MIT News
