Removal Instructions - Ethicon DERMABOND PRINEO Quick Manual

ODP Skin/Wound
Quick Guide Preparation
DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ Skin Closure System (22 cm)

Removal Instructions

DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ System is designed to naturally slough o ,
or it can be removed by following the removal instructions below.
Gently grasp the edge of the DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ System at one end of the wound. If the edge of the device
is still adhered to the skin, gently pick at the edge until it begins to peel away from the skin.
Slowly peel the DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ System away from the skin along the line of the wound, close to the skin.
Do not pull the mesh straight up from the skin. Use the other hand to stabilize the wound as the mesh is peeled o .
If required, petroleum jelly may be applied to aid in removal.
Any residual adhesive and/or dried wound exudate can be cleaned from the skin according to usual practice.
Please refer always to the Instructions for Use / Package Insert that come with the
device for the most current and complete instructions.
References
1. DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ Skin Closure System (22 cm) Instructions for Use.
2 Ethicon Inc, 06TR071, Study Report for in vitro evaluation of microbial barrier properties of DERMABOND ProTape, Dec 2006, Data on File
Mesh Liquid Adhesive
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