Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Skin closure/tissue adhesives

365 Healthcare Wound Closure Strips
Mediq

365 Healthcare Wound Closure Strips

Reinforced paper wound closure strips
CleverSkin
CleverSkin Technologies

CleverSkin

Advanced freeform wound dressing for wound closure of various aetiologies. A two-component polyurethane foam composition in aluminised polyethene packaging, obtained by mixing two components: polyol (with the addition of nanocrystalline boehmite) and isocyanate. When applied to the wound, the PU foam mass forms a fine-pored elastic coating of 0.8–1 cm thickness. Maintains a moisture-rich environment while managing exudate and reducing the risk of infection.
Derma+Flex
Chemence

Derma+Flex

Gel tissue adhesive with two applicators.

Exofin Advantage
Chemence

Exofin Advantage

High-viscocity 2-octyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive.

Exofin Fusion
Chemence

Exofin Fusion

Skin-closure system with high-viscocity 2-octyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive and mesh applicator.

Exofin Micro
Chemence

Exofin Micro

High-viscocity 2-octyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive.

Exofin Precsion Pen
Chemence

Exofin Precsion Pen

High-viscocity 2-octyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive with precise tip.

Histoacryl
B Braun

Histoacryl

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

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
B Braun

Histoacryl L

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

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.
Leukostrip Skin Closure Strips
Smith+Nephew

Leukostrip Skin Closure Strips

Skin closure strips.
Liquiband
Advanced Medical Solutions

Liquiband

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

Omnistrip

Adhesive wound-closure strip made of non-woven flexible fabric

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.