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7 6 O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | M A Y 2 0 1 5 Suture-Quality Closure at the Speed of Staples Your physicians can shorten their OR closing times without sacrificing good cosmetic out- comes by using Zip Surgical Skin Closures from ZipLine Medical. The non-invasive, adhesive-tape-based device approximates and secures skin edges with adjustable tensioning straps. The compa- ny says you can apply it to dry skin in less time than it takes to complete subcuticu- lar stitches. The closure devices are easy to peel off after 7 to 14 days of healing, eliminating time-consuming suture or staple removal and the patient discomfort that comes with it. Zip Surgical Skin Closures are available in 8 cm and 16 cm lengths. ziplinemedical.com Heal Incisions With Negative Pressure This innovative device uses negative pressure therapy (but not batteries or electricity) to prevent infection and promote healing in high-risk incisions. The ciSNaP Closed Incision System by Spiracur combines negative pressure therapy with controlled tension relief to help reduce infection and dehiscence. It's a small, silent, sin- gle-use device. You apply ciSNaP (Smart Negative Pressure) over an incision following sutured or stapled closure. It can be left on for several days without the need for dressing changes. The system creates consis- tent levels of negative pressure on the wound through PRODUCT ROUNDUP 3 New Wound Closure Devices

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