Instructions for Use
PRIMED skin closure strips are made of comfortable, breathable materials and medical grade adhesive. They are durable, sterile and latex-free.
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Contraindications
- PRIMED skin closure strips are contraindicated for use where adhesion cannot be properly achieved (e.g. moisture, hair or oils).
- Do not use on infected wounds or high-tension wounds which cannot be brought together with forceps or fingers.
- Do not use over large areas of the body or near the eyes.
- Do not use over wounds that cannot be cleaned out.
Warnings & Precautions
- Since the product supplied is sterile, do not use if package is opened or damaged.
- The skin should be clean and dry prior to application.
- Skin closure strips must be applied without tension.
- Do not stretch the strips to apply.
- If the wound bleeds after the skin closure strips have been applied, another method of wound closure may be required.
- If the wound site becomes infected, consult your physician.
- Some may experience skin discolouration after removal.
- Change the strip at least once every seven days or as required to ensure good adhesion to both sides of the wound site.
- Removing the strips too quickly or incorrectly can increase the risk of reopening the wound.
- During removal, pull one end of the strip towards the center. Then repeat for the other side. This will help avoid pulling on the wound site.
- Follow your healthcare facility's policies and practices during application, monitoring and removal.
Removal
- Grasp one end of the skin closure strip and gently loosen.
- Stabilize the skin with one finger and pull the strip back over itself slowly, parallel to the skin, and towards the wound site. Pulling in other directions may be more likely to pull or tear fragile skin.
- Repeat for the other side of the strip and any other strips to be removed.