The adhesives allow virtually pain-free removal of wound dressings and adhesive bandages. Conventional adhesives used to cover wounds can cause damage on removal, however, the new technology allows the adhesive to be 'de-activated' by peeling off a backing strip and exposing it to light for a number of seconds. The dressing can then be removed without trauma to the patient or the wound.
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