Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Histoacryl

Histoacryl

B Braun

Description

Tissue adhesive. Available in blue or clear translucent options. Can now be stored at room temperature.

Indications

Closure of minor skin wounds from surgical incisions and simple traumatic lacerations

Contraindications

Do not use on any wound with evidence of active infection, gangrene, or wounds of pressure aetiology. Do not use on mucosal surfaces, or on skin which may be regularly exposed to body fluids or with dense natural hair. Do not use on patients with a known hypersensitivity to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde.

Price

0.5ml, £6.69

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