Post Operative Skin Approximation With Cyanoacrylate Based Wound Closure Adhesives

Post Operative Skin Approximation With Cyanoacrylate Based Wound Closure Adhesives

surgical adhesive systems are used to close surgical cuts and simple skin wounds. This system is a non-invasive option, meaning it can be used instead of stitches or staples. Because these products do not require stitching deep into the skin, they can reduce the time it takes to close a wound and may reduce stress or damage to the skin edges.

The OptiClose surgical adhesive system combines a liquid adhesive with a self-adhering mesh for the closure of surgical incisions and simple lacerations. It acts as a demonstrated noninvasive alternative to skin sutures and staples.

The OptiClose and Dermabond topical skin adhesives combine a self-adhering, pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), polyester-based mesh (for incisions requiring a mesh), as well as a simple non mesh application system (for incisions that do not require a mesh) for temporarily adjoining the approximated skin edges of an incision, and a 2-octyl cyanoacrylate liquid adhesive formulation for final skin closure. By sparing long intracutaneous sutures, wound closure time is significantly reduced and wound edge ischemia potentially diminished. The purpose of this study is to conduct a two arm, prospective, randomized control trial by which participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the Dermabond wound closure adhesive or the OptiClose wound closure adhesive in participants undergoing the closure of any subcutaneous tissue following surgical site incisions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Are able to understand and willing to carry out instructions for this study.
• Full thickness surgical incision requiring subcutaneous closure.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known sensitivities/allergies to the ingredients contained in the products. Individuals with a self-reported Type IV hypersensitivity reaction to cyanoacrylates (namely acrylates).