Scientific articles

Clinic resin waste station with labeled bins for cured resin solids, contaminated gloves/padding, and clean activation water

Resin Waste, Safety & Environmental Practices

Practical guidance for resin-waste management in fiberglass casting: PPE, segregation, full cure, temporary storage/transfer, source reduction, and a cast-room checklist.

Dec 30 2025

Checking the skin under a fiberglass cast for redness, itching, and pressure spots before finalizing the cast

Skin Safety: Resin Allergy & Contact Dermatitis with Fiberglass Casts

Practical guide to preventing and managing resin irritation/allergy and contact dermatitis with fiberglass casting tapes—red flags, safe technique, and home care.

Dec 02 2025

Applying a fiberglass cast in a hot, humid clinic; controlled lukewarm water and a timer to manage set time

Fiberglass Cast Performance in Hot & Humid Climates

Practical guidance on set-time control, application technique, packaging/storage, and patient care for fiberglass casts in hot and humid environments.

Nov 18 2025

Heat-sealed foil pouch with desiccant sachet and printed lot/expiry for a fiberglass cast tape

Packaging, Labeling & Expiry Management for Fiberglass Cast Tapes

Practical guide to moisture-barrier packaging, compliant on-pack information, and FEFO-based inventory control for consistent quality and traceability

Nov 04 2025

Test bench with a stopwatch and a fiberglass cast sample curing on a standard mandrel

Quality Control Tests for Fiberglass Cast Tape: Set Time, Strength, Water Uptake

Practical methods to measure set/cure time, mechanical strength (tensile/flexural/interlaminar), and water uptake; sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and reporting.

Oct 29 2025

Quality documentation desk with technical file folders, audit checklists, and labeling compliance for a medical device

Standards & Quality Requirements for Fiberglass Cast Bandages

End-to-end overview of ISO 13485 QMS, ISO 14971 risk, ISO 10993 biocompatibility, ISO 20417/15223-1 labeling, EU MDR/UDI, and performance evidence for CE marking.

Oct 27 2025

Close-up of fiberglass cast structure with embedded antimicrobial and antifungal additives in the resin matrix

The Future of Antimicrobial & Antifungal Cast Bandages (Materials to Clinical Standards)

Active agents and mechanisms, integration routes with fiberglass casts, safety/durability, ISO/ASTM testing, and clinical directions toward smarter immobilization.

Oct 21 2025

Medical laboratory with scientist blending polymer resin and fiber to create advanced composite

Medical Composites in Modern Healthcare: Applications and Benefits

Explore types of medical composites, their advantages, manufacturing processes, orthopedic and surgical applications, and safety and storage guidelines

Aug 12 2025

Different Types of Fracture Casting

Learn about different types of orthopedic casts for limb fractures, including upper and lower limb casts with detailed explanations of their uses and important tips.

Sep 16 2024

Close-up of healthcare professional applying lightweight and strong fiberglass orthopedic cast bandage on patient's forearm

Advantages of Fiberglass Orthopedic Bands over POP Casts

Learn about the advantages of fiberglass cast bandages over POP casts, including lighter weight, higher strength, better radiographic transparency, and important care tips to maintain quality and skin health.

Aug 04 2024