Minnesota Rubber and Plastics News: Silicone Bonding Process Improves Medical Instrument Safety, Design and Function

Unique New Silicone Bonding Process By Minnesota Rubber & Plastics Improves Medical Instrument Safety, Design And Function Bond Seal Integrity Meets Medical Requirements For Repeat Autoclave Sterilization

Minneapolis, Minnesota: Surgical and dental instrument safety, design and function can be improved when silicone grips and sleeves are custom molded to the instruments.

Minnesota Rubber & Plastics' proprietary silicone bonding process creates a hermetic seal between the silicone and the over molded instrument. This seal withstands repeated autoclave cycling and inhibits the migration of body fluids between sealed surfaces.

Ergonomically designed features increase rotational control of instruments while providing a light and secure grip.

Silicone molded designs are possible that satisfy requirements for accuracy, durability, comfort and most significantly, tactile sensitivity. They also allow for color customization of stainless steel, high performance plastics and aluminum instruments.

“Silicone bond integrity to the instrument, which can withstand repeated autoclave sterilizations, is achieved with Minnesota Rubber & Plastics' proprietary bonding process,” reports Mike Kosiak, national sales manager. “By offering this capability, we now can provide surgical and dental OEM manufacturers new and improved options for their instrument designs. The process is proven for medical applications both with current medical device customers and by our own laboratory testing on a wide range of instruments.”

In addition to surgical and dental instruments, Minnesota Rubber & Plastics' silicone bonding process has a potential fit for a wide range medical and pharmaceutical applications.