3M Steri-Strip Elastic Skin Closures 1/2" x 4" long - 6 strip envelope 3M Steri-Strip Elastic Skin Closures are sterile flexible skin closures strips that are made of a porous non-woven backing coated with a pressure-sensitive hypoallergenic adhesive. Steri-Strip elastic skin closures are ideal for use in contoured areas or areas of musculoskeletal movement. Quick and easy to apply they hold the edges of an incision or laceration together yet allow skin movement. This enhances healing through rapid development of wound tensile strength. Product Benefits: Breathable porous elastic backing can be used on contoured body areas or where bending and movement occur. Comfortable stays in place despite movement helps prevent maceration Less scarring when compared to staples or sutures Enhanced patient comfort and less chance of infection than with sutures or staples Tan color for a cosmetically pleasing appearance. Eliminates crosshatching and puncture marks for better cosmetic results than sutures or staples. Fast and easy to apply to save time. Hypoallergenic adhesive. Product Applications: For use in highly contoured areas or body areas of musculoskeletal movements like joints. For use in areas where swelling edema hematomas or bloating may occur Providing wound support following early suture or staple removal. For use in Emergency Departments Operating Rooms Clinics and Physician's Offices same day surgery centers Product Specifics and Packaging Strips are 1/2" wide x 4" long Packaged in envelope containing 6 strips Tan colored for a better cosmetic appearance Single (1 each) envelope per Package Box of 50 packages (300 strips total)
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