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Jan 29, 2021

Testing Wearable Medical Device Adhesion During Development Stage

The wearable adhesives market is growing rapidly, driven by provider and consumer demand as well as advancements

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FW Flexpore in use
Jan 18, 2021

What to Consider When Selecting Adhesives for Medical Fixation Devices

Scapa Healthcare works closely with medical device manufacturers to understand the user requirements to select the correct adhesive and backing material for the device.

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sterilisation blog
Dec 16, 2020

Sterilisation Methods for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Products

Medical devices and pharmaceutical products must be sterilised to meet regulatory and safety requirements before they can be distributed and sold.

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Nov 25, 2020

Leveraging Regional Management to Drive Growth for Scapa Healthcare

Evolving with the rapidly changing market, Scapa Healthcare recently established regional leadership roles to streamline

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Nov 10, 2020

Skin Adhesives And Topical Solutions to Manage Diabetic Skin Conditions

There are 387 million people living with diabetes worldwide today, and more than ½ billion expected by 2035, according to the Center for Disease Control.

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Medicated Powders
Oct 13, 2020

What to Consider When Developing Custom Medicated Powders for Skin Care Needs

Scapa Healthcare’s Anthony Castrogiovanni, Site Manager, R&D and Regulatory Affairs at the Dallas facility shared some expert input and insights on developing custom medicated powders for external use.

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Pulse Oximetry blog
Sep 9, 2020

Developing Skin Safe Pulse Oximetry Devices for Neonatal Care

Pulse oximetry involves checking how well the heart is pumping oxygen through the body by attaching a painless sensor to rapidly detect changes in how efficiently oxygen is being carried to the extremities furthest from the heart.

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Aug 12, 2020

Discussing Skin Care and Healthy Aging with Actor/Writer Shedrack Anderson III

The actor, writer/director and entrepreneur recently sat down with us to discuss his passion for the skin care industry, his tips for healthy aging and why he chose to work with Scapa Healthcare to develop his premium anti-aging skin care product line.

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maskne
Aug 12, 2020

Treating and Preventing “Maskne” Breakouts with Skin Care Topicals

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, breakouts that occur from wearing a mask have become so common that the term "maskne" has gained popularity.

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FW Flexpore in use
Aug 11, 2020

Hydrogels -- Beyond Debridement Applications

Hydrogels have long been a staple for advanced wound and burn care to facilitate debridement -- the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound. They can absorb and retain wound exudates, promoting fibroblast proliferation and keratinocyte migration

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