Description
AthroSkinFix is a non-invasive suture device intended for the emergency closure of lacerations or surgical incisions, allowing for natural, effective wound healing
Features
- AthroSkinFix is sterile packed and free from Cytotoxity
- Easy to apply, allowing for accurate alignment over the wound
- Faster than sutures – 7 times stronger than sutures
- Protects wounds from distraction forces
- High standard of wound concealment – less scaring
- Hydrocolloid, hypo allergenic adhesive fixation
- Can be loosened at point of application
- Stretches with incision during flexing
- High tissue perfusion at wound site after closure
- 7 – 14 days healing recommended. Removed simply by peeling from skin
- Saves valuable theatre time
- Non-invasive design, no need to puncture skin and avoids secondary damage
- Considerably faster closing compared against sutures and staples
- Replaces staples, suture glue and other branded closure systems
AthroSkinFix features a patented screw twist closing method (regulating levers) which are precise and provide a proper force to counteract skin tension during healing. The closure forces are distributed in an equal amount, on either side of the wound, leaving a neutral zone along the wound.
AthroSkinFix eliminates patient home care visits or return to outpatients for removal.
AthroSkinFix creates a scaffold over the wound, protecting it from the forces of flexion and extension.
How to apply AthroSkinFix to the wound site
How to release & adjust AthroSkinFix using the regulating levers
Available in 8cm lengths (1 unit)
Precautions and warnings
- AthroSkinFix is not recommended for use on skin areas such as Sulcus Auriculae Posterior, arm pit or groin.
- If the wound edges are too wide squeeze the adjacent edges together by hand to be less than 1cm across before using AthroSkinFix.
- AthroSkinFix is not designed to absorb fluids
- Always clean the skin surface around the wound before positioning the suture device
- Do not let the adhesive tapes touch or stick to the edges of the incision
- Once suture is applied do not try to reposition it. Replace suture device if adhesion is poor
- If gauze pad becomes soaked with exudates replace carefully with a fresh pad in case bonding strength becomes weak due to excess fluids
Contraindications
Do not use this product if incisions have damaged skin along the line of the wound, an infected incision or extreme swellings around wound
Storage
- Keep indoors where possible 5 – 30°C out of sunlight
- Shelf life: 30 months.
