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StayStrips
StayStrips Flexible Skin Closure Strip Sterile
StayStrips Wound Closure Strips are flexible, porous strips with a reliable, hypoallergenic adhesive that allows skin to breathe while providing general wound support Conforms to wound edges Moisture and air permeable Helps reduce scar formation
As low as $27.08 -
McKesson
McKesson Flexible Skin Closure Strip 1/8 x 3" Sterile 250 per Box
Package Count: 250. McKesson skin closure strips are designed to provide superior wound closure and security. They are made of a macro porous non-woven polyamide material with pressure-sensitive adhesive. McKesson skin closure strips are ideal for...
$49.99 -
McKesson
McKesson Flexible Skin Closure Strip .25 x 4" Sterile 50 per Box
Package Count: 50. McKesson skin closure strips are designed to provide superior wound closure and security. They are made of a macro porous non-woven polyamide material with pressure-sensitive adhesive. McKesson skin closure strips are ideal for...
$50.00 -
McKesson
McKesson Flexible Skin Closure Strip .25 x 3" Sterile 50 per Box
Package Count: 50. McKesson skin closure strips are designed to provide superior wound closure and security. They are made of a porous non-woven polyamide material with pressure-sensitive adhesive. McKesson skin closure strips are ideal for primary...
$19.99 -
McKesson
McKesson Flexible Skin Closure Strip .25 x 1.5" Sterile 50 per Box
Package Count: 50. McKesson skin closure strips are designed to provide superior wound closure and security. They are made of a macro porous non-woven polyamide material with pressure-sensitive adhesive. McKesson skin closure strips are ideal for...
$59.60 -
McKesson
McKesson Flexible Skin Closure Strip 1 x 5" Sterile 25 per Box
Package Count: 25. McKesson skin closure strips are designed to provide superior wound closure and security. They are made of a porous non-woven polyamide material with pressure-sensitive adhesive. McKesson skin closure strips are ideal for primary...
$49.99 -
McKesson
McKesson Reinforced Skin Closure Strip 1 x 5" Sterile 25 per Box
Package Count: 25. McKesson Skin Closure Strip is ideal for taking care of smaller cuts and wounds that need not only closure but also protection and support. The small strips are a perfect addition to any first aid kit. With the compact size, they can...
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Dynarex
Dynarex Skin Closure Strip - Sterile, Flexible Wound Closure Adhesive - 2400 per Case
Dynarex Butterfly Wound Closures are ideal for closing and securing small wounds and incisions.White
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3M
Steri-Strip Skin Closure Strips - Flexible Wound Closure Adhesive
Non-invasive, sterile design helps reduce scarring and the risk of infection, compared to sutures and staples, with less tissue trauma and better cosmetic outcomes Adhesive is hypoallergenic Easy to apply - Fast application
As low as $55.15 -
3M
Steri-Strip Skin Closure Strips - Reinforced Wound Closure Adhesive
3M Steri-Strip Adhesive Skin Closure Reinforced are sterile skin closure strips. These wound closure strips are made of a porous, non-woven backing coated with a pressure-sensitive, hypoallergenic adhesive. Each strip is reinforced with polyester...
As low as $57.93 -
McKesson
McKesson Skin Closure Strip - Flexible Wound Closure Adhesive, 1/2 in x 4 in
Non-Reinforced 1/2-inch x 4-inch (12 mm x 102 mm) Tan Ideal for closing small cuts and wounds Unique microporous construction is designed to permit skin ventilation and prevent maceration Easy to apply and comfortable to wear Flexible material conforms...
As low as $59.99 -
McKesson
McKesson Skin Closure Strips - Sterile, Reinforced Adhesive for Small Cuts and Wounds
McKesson Skin Closure Strip is ideal for taking care of smaller cuts and wounds that need not only closure but also protection and support. The small strips are a perfect addition to any first aid kit. With the compact size, they can also be transported...
As low as $24.13
Wound Closure
Wound Closure
Closing and healing a wound as effectively as possible is really important for a variety of reasons, including preventing scarring, infection, and promoting rapid healing. Some wounds are small enough that stitches, staples, or other wound closure methods aren’t necessary.
That is where steri-strips or wound closure strips come in handy.
What Are Wound Closures?
For minor injuries, skin closure can be accomplished using simple wound closure strips. Using adhesive, they pull the sides of the wound together.
Wound closures have some advantages over stitches and staples, including reducing the likelihood of scarring and for ease of care. They are very simple to apply, and typically require a secondary bandage to protect both the strips and the wound itself. It's best to let a medical professional decide whether a wound needs stitches, or whether steri-strips will be sufficient.
What is the Purpose of Wound Closure Strips and How are they Used?
You use Steri-strips or wound closure strips for skin closure in the case of a minor, generally smaller wound. Musculoskeletal joints that move and flex often require flexible wound closures to prevent reopening the wound.
They can also be secondary support to subcutaneous (under the skin) stitches or as additional support for other wound closure techniques. Alternatively, you might use skin closures in conjunction with a tissue adhesive as an additional layer of support and protection.
Washing with mild soap and water and patting dry is acceptable, but submerging the wound in bathtubs or sinks, pulling on the wound closure strips, or applying any lotion, cream, anti-biotic ointment, or another substance can compromise the integrity of the strips and the wound itself.
What Are Wound Closures Made Of?
Manufacturers make most steri-strips with a porous, non-woven backing, pressure-sensitive, and hypoallergenic adhesive coating, and then reinforce them with polyester fibers to add additional strength.
There are variations that are waterproof or non-reinforced and designed to blend with various skin tones, but for the most part, other than size differences, steri-strips are made of similar materials.
What Size Ranges are Typically Available?
Keep in mind that wound closures are designed to pull the skin together without touching the wound itself, usually as an alternative to stitches. As they are often used on joints, they are not very wide. In fact, the widest size is a single inch. Instead of using a large skin closure, generally, use several smaller ones in conjunction with one another to keep a wound closed.
Nor are they very long. For most wounds that are wide enough to require a strip larger than the typical sizes offered, stitches or staples are a better option.
Selecting the right size steri-strip largely depends on the size and location of the wound. For those around joint areas, more strips that are smaller and as short as possible often are the best choice.
As with any wound closure, consult a medical professional for proper application of wound closure strips and proper continuing care after application. As most skin closure strips are designed to fall off on their own, never tug, pull, or remove them without consulting your physician or medical professional. Watch the wound area for redness, swelling, and discharge that might indicate an infection, and return to care immediately if such symptoms should occur.