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Wound Closure Strips
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LEUKOSTRIP Skin Closure Strips are used for first-aid skin closure for minor cuts.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Features and Benefits
Sizes
| Sizes | Dressings per pack |
| 6.4mm x 76mm | 3 pouches of 3 strips |
| 4mm x 38mm | 50 pouches of 8 strips |
| 13mm x 102mm | 10 pouches of 6 strips |
Instructions for Use
Step 1: Clean and dry skin for at least 5 cm around the cut with either water, alcohol or saline and ensure that all dirt and grit has been removed from the cut.
Step 2: Peel open envelope, remove card, break on perforated line and tear off the strips.
Step 3: Always apply the first closure strip across the middle of the wound. Draw together skin edge exactly using fingers or tweezers.
Step 4: Complete wound closure with additional strips spaced approximately 2-3mm apart to allow for drainage.
How to remove: Bathe the wound area with water and gently lift off from the middle, pulling away gently to the outside edges. LEUKOSTRIP wound closure strips can be removed after 3-5 days or once healing is advanced enough to ensure the wound is closed.
Step 2: Peel open envelope, remove card, break on perforated line and tear off the strips.
Step 3: Always apply the first closure strip across the middle of the wound. Draw together skin edge exactly using fingers or tweezers.
Step 4: Complete wound closure with additional strips spaced approximately 2-3mm apart to allow for drainage.
How to remove: Bathe the wound area with water and gently lift off from the middle, pulling away gently to the outside edges. LEUKOSTRIP wound closure strips can be removed after 3-5 days or once healing is advanced enough to ensure the wound is closed.
Precautions for Use
Seek medical advice immediately for all serious wounds and burns, and if redness or discomfort occurs.
References
1. Smith & Nephew 2019. PMCF Survey Report for LEUKOSTRIP Skin Closure Strips. Internal Report. PMS-295.
2. Steinau G, Tittel A, Winkeltau G, Schumpelick V. Interrupted Suture versus Adhesive Dressing in Skin Closure of Pediatric Inguinal Hernia - A Controlled Randomized Prospective Study. Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie. 1992;117(11):599‐602.
3. Smith & Nephew 2009. Generation of Claims Support for Leukostrip. Internal Report. C 1555/R4.
4. Rosengran H, Askew DA, Heal C, et al. Does Taping Torso Scars following Dermatologic Surgery improve Scar Appearance? Dermatol Pract Concept. 2013;3(2):75 - 83.
5. Smith & Nephew 2009. Comparison of Retention Performance of ILA Adhesive: Nolax M11 185 Dressings with Current Leukostrip. Internal Report. OR-DOF/007.
6. Smith & Nephew 2009. Safety Statement - Leukostrip. Internal Statement.