3 Important Considerations for Medical Device Manufacturers When Validating an LED Curing System

LED curing systems are quickly replacing broad spectrum bulb systems when it comes to using light-curable adhesives in medical device assembly applications. But that replacement should not take place without careful consideration of several important factors that ultimately impact the performance of the finished device. Because not all light-curable chemistries are LED optimized, and some formulas may not be LED compatible at all, they are not always able to be dropped into an existing line. In cases where the adhesive does cure with LED, it’s important to ensure that all adhesive bonds are still maintaining the same performance characteristics in your device or assembly. An adhesive cured with LED does not necessarily deliver the same performance properties as the broad-spectrum-cured adhesive it’s replacing. 

This webinar will focus on the key points to consider when setting up your process validation to switch from a broad-spectrum bulb system to a new LED system. In addition to learning about LED curing technology, you’ll hear actual application experiences from a qualified process engineer with experience in setting up, conducting, and completing a process validation to successfully switch from broad spectrum to LED. Our guest engineer will review process validation definitions and requirements, tips for success, potential pitfalls to avoid, and things to consider and watch for relative to your light-curable adhesive.

Moving to an LED system is often a great move for a manufacturer because of the many benefits associated with LED. But that transition must be properly executed and validated. Join this webinar to learn how to switch to an LED system.

Key takeaways from this webinar include:

• A review of the benefits of LED curing technology
• How your light-curable adhesive may be affected when switching from broad spectrum to LED
• Key considerations for your process validation setup
• Lessons learned from an experienced process engineer

Speakers

Stacey Chance, Global Product Manager for Medical Adhesives, Dymax Corporation

Stacey Chance is a Global Product Manager for Medical Adhesives at Dymax Corporation, focused on Dymax needle bonding adhesives used in the medical device assembly market. She has experience in finished medical device assembly and has worked with many of the global leaders in this market. Stacey is responsible for Dymax’s current product portfolio as well as coordinating the company’s new product direction for medical adhesives.

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Michelle Gumbert, Product Line Manager for Adhesives, Dymax Corporation

Michelle Gumbert is a Product Line Manager for Adhesives at Dymax Corporation, which includes support for all medical grade adhesives. She has over 5 years of experience as an Application Engineer where she supported customers on new and current applications from initial formulation and equipment selection, through the design and process validation phase, all the way on to process implementation. Michelle is responsible for Dymax’s adhesive product portfolio including new product development and product stewardship. She holds her MBA in Global Business Leadership with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University where she graduated summa cum laude.

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