Short Overview

High viscosity DERMABOND™ Topical Skin Adhesive is a sterile, liquid topical skin adhesive containing a monomeric (2-octyl cyanoacrylate) formulation and the colorant D & C Violet #2. It is provided in a single-use applicator packaged in a blister pouch. The applicator is composed of a crushable glass ampule contained within a plastic vial with attached applicator tip. As applied to skin, the liquid is syrup-like in viscosity and polymerizes within minutes. In vitro studies have shown that high viscosity DERMABOND™ Adhesive 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.

High viscosity DERMABOND™ Adhesive is different from the regular, or low viscosity DERMABOND™ Adhesive due to the increased viscosity of the liquid adhesive formulation. Low viscosity DERMABOND™ Adhesive has a viscosity slightly greater than water, while high viscosity DERMABOND™ Adhesive has a syrup-like viscosity. The increased viscosity of high viscosity DERMABOND™ Adhesive is intended to reduce the risk of unintended placement of the adhesive during application due to migration of the liquid adhesive from the wound site.

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