Non-invasive design helps reduce scarring and the risk of infection when compared to sutures and staples
Stretches with body movement
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Adhesive Type |
Acrylate |
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Brands |
Steri-Strip™ |
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Clinical Area |
I.V. Therapy, Home Care, ICU, NICU, Oncology, Dialysis Centre, General Patient Care |
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Condition |
Skin Closure |
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Department |
Pediatrics, Wound Care, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, Orthopedics, Urgent Care, Emergency, Labor & Delivery, Operating Room-Surgery |
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Latex |
No |
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Overall Length (Imperial) |
2 in |
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Overall Length (Metric) |
50 mm |
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Overall Width (Imperial) |
0.5 in |
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Overall Width (Metric) |
12 mm |
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Product Type |
Skin Closures |
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Skin Closure Condition Type |
Skin Laceration |
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Sterile |
Yes |
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Therapeutic Area and Conditions |
Elasticated Skin Closure Strips |
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Units per Pack |
50 |
Details
Highlights
- Non-invasive design helps reduce scarring and the risk of infection when compared to sutures and staples
- Stretches with body movement
- More economical than skin adhesives, sutures or staples
- Soft, nonwoven backing for patient comfort
- Hypoallergenic adhesive
- Sterile, breathable and comfortable to wear
- Fast and easy application
3M™ Steri-Strip™ Elastic Skin Closures are sterile skin closure strips for when conformability and flexibility are required. The micro-porous material is strong and comfortable to wear, while the non-invasive design provides wound support and assists in increasing the tensile strength of affected areas. Made with a porous, non-woven elastic backing coated with a hypoallergenic adhesive they are ideal for highly contoured areas, areas of musculoskeletal movement, or where edema is expected.
Suggested applications
- Steri-Strip Elastic Skin Closures are ideal for highly contoured areas, where musculoskeletal movement or edema is expected
- For use in areas where swelling, edema, hematomas, or bloating may occur
- Emergency Department
- Operating Room
- Same day surgery centres
More economical than skin adhesives, sutures or staples
