Dermabond Topical Skin Adhesive
Description. 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 comprised of a crushable glass ampule contained within a plastic vial with attached applicator tip. As applied to the skin, the liquid adhesive is slightly more viscous than water and polymerizes within minutes.
Indications. Dermabond adhesive is intended for topical application only to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. Dermabond adhesive may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, subcuticular sutures.
Contraindications. Dermabond adhesive is contraindicated for use on any wounds with evidence of active infection, gangrene, or wounds of decubitus etiology.
Dermabond adhesive is contraindicated for use on mucosal surfaces or across mucocutaneous junctions (e.g., oral cavity, lips) or on skin that may be regularly exposed to body fluids or with dense, natural hair (e.g., scalp).
Dermabond adhesive is contraindicated for use on patients with a known hypersensitivity to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde.
Source: Summary of package insert.
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