For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Derma+Flex

Skin closure/tissue adhesives Chemence

Derma+Flex

Gel tissue adhesive with two applicators.

Indications

Skin closure

Contraindications

Do not use on any wound with evidence of active infection, gangrene or on pressure ulcers. Do not use on mucosal surfaces, or on skin that may be regularly exposed to body fluids. Can be used on dense natural hair as long as such areas are properly prepared and the wound is free from hair. Do not use on patients with a known hypersensitivity to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde.

Price

0.5ml, £5.36
0.7ml ×10, price on application

Skin closure/tissue adhesives

All Skin closure/tissue adhesives

Histoacryl

Histoacryl

Tissue adhesive. Available in blue or clear translucent options. Can now be stored at room temperature.

Histoacryl Flexible

Histoacryl Flexible

Cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesive for longer surgical wounds. An applicator tip facilitates creation of longer layers onto the surgical incision. Can be stored at room temperature

Histoacryl L

Histoacryl L

Tissue adhesive. Available in blue or translucent options. Can now be stored at room temperature.

Histoacryl Octyl

Histoacryl Octyl

A 2-octyl topical adhesive with a high-viscosity formulation designed to reduce the risk of adhesive migration away from the wound site. Creates a protective barrier to pathogens, including MRSA. Can remain intact for 7–10 days. Has an angled applicator and transparent tip.

Liquiband

Advanced Medical Solutions

Liquiband

Tissue adhesive. Available as Standard and Flow Control Tissue Adhesive.

Steri-Strip Adhesive Skin Closures (Reinforced)

Solventum (KCI Medical)

Steri-Strip Adhesive Skin Closures (Reinforced)

Skin closure strip with microporous non-woven material designed to let the skin ‘breathe’ and reinforced filaments for added strength. Coated with a hypoallergenic adhesive.