Wound Closure Strips
Low-allergy wound closure strips, which offer secure adhesion and reduce the risk of scarring.
Step 1: Open pack by peeling apart side flaps. Remove backing paper from either end and lift off one strip at a time. Apply to intact skin on one side of wound, at right angles, using light pressure to ensure good adhesion. | |
Step 2: Gently push wound edges together and adhere LEUKOSTRIP wound closure strips to opposite side of cut, being careful not to overstretch strip. | |
Step 3: The wound can then be covered with a wound pad such as MELOLIN◊, or an adhesive fabric dressing such as PRIMAPORE◊ or a waterproof dressing such as OPSITE◊ Post-Op. |
Bathe the wound area with water and gently lift off from the middle, pulling away gently to the outside edges.
LEUKOSTRIP wound closure strips can be removed after 3-5 days or once healing is advanced enough to ensure the wound is closed.