Besides the identification of the patient’s needs and the selection of the most suitable adhesive materials, it is crucial to engage in prototyping and testing to ensure the materials meet or exceed the requirements in terms of functionality, wear time, and comfort.

The development phase of a new medical wearable device starts with gathering a deep understanding of the design requirements, focused on patient needs. The medical device’s configuration is a determining factor in how the product adheres to the body and will consequently have a major influence on the choice of the adhesive.

Identifying the intended use and the specific group of users will further help in choosing the right adhesive materials that offer the necessary biocompatibility, skin-friendliness, and durability. Furthermore, the selected adhesive materials need to be evaluated for their performance under real-world conditions (wear studies), including a diverse test population, moisture exposure, and temperature variations, to ensure the final product effectively meets the design specifications.

Prototyping, testing, and incorporating iterative feedback allow refining the design for practicality, ease of use, and patient comfort. Successfully processing design inputs into design outputs allows for the development of a wearable device that properly balances medical efficacy with user-centric design considerations.