Dermabond Mini Skin Glue 1 Piece - 0.36ml
DERMABOND is a sterile, liquid, externally applied topical skin adhesive. The tissue adhesive can be used on its own or as a superficial supplement to absorbable sutures placed in the wound.
Clinical studies have shown that DERMABOND skin adhesive acts as a protective film after application against the penetration of microbes into the healing wound.
Product details
- DERMABOND® topical wound adhesive
- Consists of a monomer (2-octyl cyanoacrylate)
- Colour: violet
- Slightly thicker than water on the skin
- Polymerises within a few minutes (2.5 minutes to full mechanical load capacity)
- 45 to 90 seconds curing time
- Microbial barrier
- No dressing changes
- Shower-resistant
- Easy and quick to apply
- Safe adaptation to the wound edges
- Storage at room temperature
Areas of application
For external use only
Not a substitute for intra- or subcutaneous sutures!
For uncomplicated wound care of cuts and small incisions up to 4 cm in length.
Intended for use by medical professionals.
Brief user information Dermabond Skin Adhesive
Dermabond is a sterile, liquid, topical skin adhesive that has a monomer (2-octyl cyanoacrylate) formulation and contains the dye D&C violet no. 2. It is available in a single-use applicator in a blister pack. The applicator consists of a breakable glass ampoule contained in a plastic bottle with the accompanying applicator tip.
When applied to the skin, the liquid adhesive is slightly more viscous than water and polymerizes within minutes.
Indications:
Dermabond is intended for topical use only for the retention of easily-gathered wound edges resulting from surgical procedures, including punctures from minimally invasive surgeries and uncomplicated, thoroughly cleaned trauma lacerations. To reduce tension on the wound edges, sutures may be placed in the deeper skin layers and/or subcutaneous tissue prior to topical application of the skin adhesive. Dermabond may be used with, but not in place of, deep skin sutures or subcutaneous sutures.
Contraindications:
• Do not use on wounds that indicate active infection, gangrene or wounds caused by decubitus ulcers.
• Do not use on mucous membrane surfaces or mucous membrane-skin interfaces (e.g. oral cavity, lips) or on skin that is regularly exposed to body fluids or skin that is heavily covered with natural hair.
• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde.
Warnings:
• Dermabond is a fast-setting adhesive that will bond to most body tissues as well as to many other materials, including latex gloves and stainless steel. Therefore, avoid accidental contact with other body tissues and with surfaces or equipment that are not disposable or that cannot be easily cleaned with a solvent such as acetone.
• Dermabond should not be applied to the eye. If the adhesive accidentally comes into contact with the eye, rinse the eye thoroughly with plenty of water or saline. If any adhesive remains on the eye, apply an eye ointment to loosen the adhesive and seek medical attention.
• When Dermabond is used to close a facial wound that is near one of the eyes, the patient should be positioned so that any excess adhesive drains away from the eye. The patient should keep the eye closed and the eye should be covered with gauze. Prophylactic application of petrolatum around the eye can be an effective way to prevent accidental dripping of adhesive into the eye, as it acts as a mechanical barrier. Dermabond will not adhere to skin that has previously been coated with petrolatum.
• Dermabond should not be applied under the skin.
• Dermabond should not be used on skin that is under a lot of tension or on skin that may be under increased tension such as knuckles, elbows, unless the joint is going to be immobilized for the time it takes for the skin to heal.
• Wounds treated with Dermabond adhesive should be monitored for any signs of infection.
• Dermabond should only be used on clean wounds that have undergone wound excision in accordance with standard surgical practice. A local anaesthetic may be used to achieve this.
• Apply Dermabond to the easily brought together wound edges using a very light, brushing motion of the applicator tip.
• Dermabond polymerises by exothermic reaction which releases a small amount of heat. Therefore, apply in multiple thin layers (at least three) to dry skin with sufficient time for polymerisation between applications. This will allow the heat to be released slowly and minimise any sensation of heat or pain.
• Use for one patient per applicator.
• Not sterilisable