Derma Sciences Skin Closure Strip Suture Strip® Plus 1/4" X 1-1/2" Non-woven Material, 50EA/BX

Skin Closure Strip Suture Strip® Plus 1/4" X 1-1/2" Non-woven Material, 50EA/BX

Suture Strip Plus skin closure strips are non-woven adhesive strips used to help approximate skin edges. They are a practical choice for clinical settings that want a strip designed to move with the skin while maintaining adherence. This version measures 1/4 inch x 1-1/2 inch and uses a water-resistant, skin-friendly adhesive on macroporous non-woven polyamide.

Good Fit For

• Clinical wound closure workflows using adhesive skin closure strips
• Settings where skin movement can affect strip hold
• Buyers seeking a narrow 1/4 inch x 1-1/2 inch strip format

Key Features

• Macroporous non-woven polyamide construction with pressure sensitive adhesive
• Balanced elasticity and adherence to more closely mimic the elastic modulus of human skin
• Inherent elasticity allows the strip to elongate with skin movement
• Helps reduce force concentration at the strip ends, which may reduce chances of traction blisters or skin shear
• Water-resistant design supports use when light moisture resistance is important
• Skin-friendly adhesive for patient comfort considerations

Applications and Usage

• Approximating skin edges with adhesive closure strips
• Supporting skin closure where a flexible strip may help accommodate movement
• Using a water-resistant strip in routine clinical care

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Check the 1/4 inch x 1-1/2 inch strip size to confirm it matches the closure area and preferred technique.
• This product uses a pressure sensitive adhesive, so buyers may want to match adhesive preference to their standard skin closure workflow.
• Water resistance may be helpful in care settings where light moisture exposure is a concern.

FAQ

• What material is used in this skin closure strip? This skin closure strip uses macroporous non-woven polyamide with a pressure sensitive adhesive.
• How large is each strip? Each strip measures 1/4 inch x 1-1/2 inch.
• Does the strip move with the skin? Yes. The strip has inherent elasticity that allows it to elongate and yield to skin movement.
• Is the adhesive intended to be gentle on skin? Yes. The product details state that it uses a skin-friendly adhesive.
• Is this skin closure strip water resistant? Yes. The product details state that the strips are water resistant.

From Suture Strip Plus by Derma Sciences.