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TOPICAL AND INTERNAL USE

TOPICAL AND INTERNAL USE

Histoacryl® Classic Tissue adhesive

 

Developed in the 1960’s - Histoacryl® Classic Tissue adhesive consists of monomeric n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, which polymerizes quickly in connection with tissue fluid.  

 

Available in two colours: translucent - for facial application and blue – clear visualization over quantity applied different applications.

 

Indications & Advantages             CAN BE USED BOTH ON SKIN WOUNDS & INTERNALLY

Skin Closure

  • Closure of skin wounds without tension, including clean surgical incisions.
  • Incisions from minimally invasive surgery Histoacryl® can be used for closure of endoscopic incisions.
  • Simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations.  Up to 5-7CM.
  • Polymerized Histoacryl® adhesive films are an effective microbial barrier
  • Ready to use, product storable at temperatures below 25°C
  • Wound closure in one minute. Only one layer required. Saves time and costs.
  • Significant less pain than suture materials.
  • High level of patient and physician satisfaction

 

Sclerotherapy

  • Sclerotherapy of large oesophageal or fundal varices
  • For bleeding and non-bleeding varices
  • Combined therapy with Histoacryl® and conventional sclerosation therapy is possible
  • Final hemostasis is achieved in >90% of cases
  • Lower rebleeding rate than with band ligation

 

Mesh Fixation

  • Fixation of hernia meshes, especially in inguinal surgery. Stand-alone fixation method in different hernia repair techniques.
  • Comparable recurrence rate than with traditional fixation methods
  • Low intra- and postoperative morbidity
  • Reduced risk of post-operative chronic pain compared to traditional fixation methods
  • Decreased surgery time compared to traditional fixation methods
  • Good biocompatibility and in vivo tolerance

 

 

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