Sequa®Hold Wound Closure Device consists of a pair of polypropylene hasp with medical adhesive panels. The adhesive panels are porous nonwoven coated with pressure-sensitive hypoallergenic adhesive. The device is designed for non-invasive closure of wounds. It allows gentle application of pressure on closure for an early and successful healing. The non-invasive technique reduces tissue trauma and improves patients’ comfort and possibly causes less scars after healing.
Wound Closure Device is indicated to close acute wounds such as lacerations and surgical incisions. Wound Closure Device could also be used in conjunction with skin sutures for large wounds.
Reduces tissue trauma and improves patients’ comfort
Can be used to irregular wounds without restriction to wound dimensions
Everting suture helps to reduce wound infection rate
No sutures on wound surface minimizes the probability of scar expansion or dehiscence, resulting in better quality and less scars after healing
Performance characteristics
The nonwoven adhesive tape are one of best medical tape which offer gentle but secure adhe- sion of the strips to the skin.
The moderate closing force ensures an easy application for medical workers.
The product has a strong breakaway force provid- ing a secure lock of the toothed tabs.
Unique design of three parallel tabs providing balanced force for the even closure of the wound.
Examples of Clinical Applications
Wound closure on forehead
Caesarean operation
Indications
Wound Closure Device is indicated to close acute wounds such as small cuts, lacerations and surgical incisions. Wound Closure Device may also be used in conjunction with skin sutures for large wounds.