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Wound Care \ Steri-Strip™
3M™ Steri-Strip™ Reinforced Adhesive Skin Closures
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3M™ Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures (Reinforced) are the standard for wound closure and wound support.
Sterile skin closure strips that are made of a porous, non-woven backing coated with a pressure-sensitive, hypoallergenic adhesive and reinforced with polyester filaments for added strength.
Reinforced Steri-Strip skin closures provide general wound support for increased tensile strength and finer wound edge approximation.- White, non-woven, rayon-backed, material reinforced with filaments for strength
- Microporous material is breathable
- Hypoallergenic adhesive
- Provides wound support and assists in increasing the tensile strength of the wound
- Provides better cosmetic outcome than sutures or staples
- Permits early staple/suture removal
- Allows finer wound edge approximation
- Latex-free
- Reduces the risk of infection*
* Forrester JC: Wolff's law in relation to the healing skin wound. J Trauma, 10:770-779, 1970. (Information provided by the manufacturer.)
Benefits:- Less scarring when compared to staples or sutures.
- Enhances patient comfort and less chance of infection than with sutures or staples.
- Fast application.
- Comfortable to wear.
- Reduces likelihood of skin irritation.
Suggested Applications:- Providing wound support following early suture or staple removal.
- Appropriate for low tension wounds.
| ITEM# | DESCRIPTION | PRICES | | R1540 | 3M Steri-Strip Reinforced Adhesive Skin Closures, 1/8" x 3", 5 Strips/Envelope, 50 Envelopes/Box |  | | R1541 | 3M Steri-Strip Reinforced Adhesive Skin Closures, 1/4" x 3", 3 Strips/Envelope, 50 Envelopes/Box | | | R1542 | 3M Steri-Strip Reinforced Adhesive Skin Closures, 1/4" x 1 1/2", 6 Strips/Envelope, 50 Envelope/Box | | | | | To see prices or order, click on the log-in button |
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