MERIFIX
MERIFIX Topical Skin Adhesive
Tissue AdhesivesMeril Life Sciences
Topical skin adhesive consisting of monomeric 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate, which polymerises quickly when comes in contact with tissue fluid. Intended for topical application to close easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations.
Product overview
Topical skin adhesive consisting of monomeric 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate, which polymerises quickly when comes in contact with tissue fluid. Intended for topical application to close easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations.
Technical specifications
| composition | Monomeric 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate |
| set time | < 130 seconds |
| application method | Topical application as thin film along wound edges |
| wound size | Small to medium incisions (up to 6 inches) |
| hold time | 30-40 seconds |
Clinical scope
Procedures
- • Surgical Incision Closure
- • Minimally Invasive Surgery Puncture Closure
- • Traumatic Laceration Closure
- • Wound Closure
Anatomical focus
- • Skin
- • Superficial Tissue
Indications & use cases
Topical wound closureSurgical incision approximationLaceration repairSkin edge approximationAlternative to sutures/staples