Wound Closures (Pack of 3)
First Aid Kit Refills
$2.56
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WOUNDCLOS
Wound closures, adhesive strips that hold small cuts and lacerations together without stitches. Pack of 3, for a personal kit or a top-up rather than a clinic tray.
How adhesive wound closures work
Each strip bridges the cut, anchored on clean skin either side. The strip carries the tension across the gap so the edges stay aligned while the skin knits. No anaesthetic, no needle punctures, and no removal appointment.
For a clean, shallow, straight cut whose edges meet with light pressure, that is often all that is needed.
Which pack size
| Pack | Suits |
|---|---|
| Pack of 3 (this one) | A personal kit, glovebox or top-up |
| Butterfly closures, pack of 10 | Workplace kits and first aid rooms, or a longer cut needing several strips |
One cut usually takes more than one strip, so three is a single incident rather than a stock level.
When a cut needs stitches instead
- It gapes, or the edges will not meet with gentle pressure
- It is deep enough to show fat, muscle or bone
- It is bleeding heavily or will not stop
- It is on the face, a hand, or over a joint that moves
- It came from a bite, or a dirty or rusty object, or has anything embedded
- The person has diabetes, poor circulation or a weakened immune system
Never close a contaminated wound. Applying strips over dirt, grit or glass seals the contamination inside and invites infection. Clean thoroughly first, and if anything remains embedded, get it assessed rather than covered. Check tetanus status after a dirty or puncture wound.
Applying them properly
Clean and fully dry the skin, because adhesive does not hold on damp or greasy skin. Start in the middle of the cut, anchor one side, draw the edges together without overlapping them, then press the other side down. Space additional strips with small gaps so fluid can escape rather than collecting underneath. Keep them dry and let them lift on their own.
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Specifications
| Type | Adhesive wound closure strips |
| Pack | 3 |
| Use | Small cuts and lacerations with edges that meet |
| Anaesthetic | Not required |
Wound closure FAQs
What are wound closures used for?
Holding small, shallow, clean cuts together while they heal, as an alternative to stitches. No anaesthetic and no needle marks.
Is a pack of 3 enough?
For one small cut, usually. Most cuts take more than one strip, so three is a single incident rather than a stock level. A workplace kit wants the larger pack.
When do I need stitches instead?
If the cut gapes, is deep enough to show fat or muscle, bleeds heavily, is on the face or a hand or over a moving joint, or came from a bite or dirty object. Also if the person has diabetes or poor circulation.
How do I apply them?
Clean and fully dry the skin, start in the middle, anchor one side, draw the edges together without overlapping, press the other side down. Space further strips so fluid can escape.
How long do they stay on?
Leave them as directed and let them lift naturally rather than pulling them off, which can reopen the cut. Keep them dry, since wet adhesive lets go.
Can I use them on a dirty cut?
No. Closing over dirt, grit or glass traps contamination in the wound. Clean it properly first, and get assessment if anything is embedded or it came from a bite.
Seek medical attention for deep, gaping, heavily bleeding, dirty or bite wounds, for wounds on the face or joints, and for any sign of infection. This information is a general guide and is not medical advice.
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