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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
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3 New Wound Closure Devices
