Short Overview

DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ Skin Closure System is a sterile, liquid topical skin adhesive containing a monomeric (2-octyl cyanoacrylate) formulation and the colorant D&C Violet No. 2. It is provided in a single-use applicator packaged in a rigid blister. The applicator is composed of a crushable glass ampule contained within a liquid adhesive applicator with attached applicator tip. As applied to skin, the liquid adhesive is slightly more viscous than water and polymerizes within minutes. In vitro studies have shown that DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ System acts as a barrier to microbial penetration as long as the adhesive film remains intact. Clinical studies were not conducted to demonstrate microbial barrier properties. DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ System also incorporates a self adhering mesh that is applied to the approximated skin edges to provide temporary skin edge alignment until the liquid adhesive is applied to achieve skin closure.

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