URGOstrips
For what? For whom?
URGOSTRIPS is indicated for the rapid, and sterile closure of superficial wounds and surgical incisions.
Why choose this product?
URGOSTRIPS sterile adhesive suture strips promote the conditions for aesthetic healing thanks to their high tear resistance, strong adhesion and excellent skin tolerance.
How should you use this product?
This device must be applied by an adult for those under 16 years of age.
1. Clean and disinfect the wound and surrounding skin with an antiseptic solution. Stop any bleeding if necessary.
Dry with a sterile pad to help the strips adhere.
2. Open the pouch aseptically. If the strips need to be cut, use sterile or alcohol-disinfected scissors.
3. After washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water, apply two strips parallel to the wound, one on each side.
4. Take care not to place your fingers on the part of the strip that will be in contact with the wound. Apply a third strip perpendicularly to one edge of the wound and, under light traction, apply it to the opposite edge to bring the wound edges together without overlapping.
5. Apply subsequent strips in the same way until the wound is fully closed. Finish by applying 2 transverse strips to reinforce the closure.
Leave strips in place (3-4 days) until they detach on their own or no longer hold. Replace as directed until fully healed. The wound must remain dry. A superficial wound typically heals within approximately ten days.
Frequently asked questions
What are the contraindications for URGOSTRIPS?
- Contraindicated for premature babies and infants under 3.5 Kg
- Do not use on infected, exuding or bleeding wounds.
- Do not apply to the eyes or eyelids.
- Do not apply over joints (risk of high tension and tearing of the strips).
- Do not use for more than 30 consecutive days.
What precautions should you take when using URGOSTRIPS?
The presence of hair or greasy products such as creams or ointments can affect adhesiveness
Sterile single-use strip; do not reuse or reposition a strip once applied, and do not store a strip in an open pouch (risk of infection)
Do not resterilize. Check the integrity of the sterility pouch before use. Do not use if packaging is damaged or open.
To limit the risk of wound super-infection, cover the area with an antiseptic dressing. Do not remove or change the strips each time the dressing is renewed.
Healing is promoted when the strip is positioned without gaps or overlaps between the wound edges and when the edges do not overlap.
Monitor the wound and surrounding skin regularly for signs of infection: pain, redness, oedema, odour, or discharge.
If in doubt or infection occurs, contact your doctor or nursing service.
Do not use after the expiry date (shown on the pouch and box).
Store strip pouches in their original box.
What does URGOSTRIPS contain?
URGOSTRIPS contains 10 strips measuring 1 cm x 0.6 cm.
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Our advice and tips
URGOSTRIPS, sterile adhesive surgical suture strips. Indications: rapid and effective approximation of wound edges (emergency surgery, reconstructive and dermatological surgery); rapid sutures of superficial wounds. Seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist and read the package leaflet before use. This medical device is a regulated health product bearing the CE marking under these applicable regulations. URGO Healthcare- 21300 CHENÔVE- RCS DIJON 798 251 559 – Share capital €56,280,458. MM/YYYY