The topic is about finding alternatives to the Hollister Medical Adhesive Spray 7730, which has been a reliable product for many but is now discontinued. Here are some suggestions and insights from the community to help you find a suitable replacement:
1. If you need short-term supplies, you might consider checking eBay, where Hollister 7730 cans are available for about $28 each.
2. For a similar spray replacement, Ten Aces Medical Adhesive Spray is reported to have the same formulation as Hollister 7730. You can find it at medicalmonks.com.
3. Hollister's own replacement suggestions include:
- Manfred Sauer UK Ltd "Original Skin Latex Adhesive" series, available in different versions:
- 50.01 Original (standard)
- Pure Latex (stronger bond)
- Lanolin-Free Latex (for those with lanolin allergies)
- 50% skin-care component reduction
- 2% Resin version (stronger) and 12% Resin version (strongest, for when weaker versions are not sufficient)
- Prosthetic Solutions Ltd – Zeflosil Silicone Adhesive
- Salts Healthcare – Latex Adhesive Solution
- Technovent Ltd – G626 Probond Secure Adhesive, which is safe for direct skin application
4. Other products and resources mentioned include:
- Torbot Product #375, available at Torbot.com
- Nu-Hope Adhesive, found at nu-hope.com
- Urocare Uro-Bond line, available at urocare.com
- Dansac TRE Seal, which can be found at dansac.com.au
- Ainscorp Aloe-Rings, available at ainscorp.com.au
- Searching for "7730 medical adhesive" on Amazon may also yield comparable sprays.
5. For non-spray mechanical alternatives:
- 2.5-inch "Sookwang" double-sided tape, a Korean brand, has been successfully tested as a pouch seal.
- Skin-Tac adhesive barrier wipes, often sold by Torbot and others, are praised for improving wafer adhesion without the need for sprays.
6. The community encourages members who try any of these alternatives to share their experiences, helping others to determine their effectiveness.
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