The Science Behind TissuGlu® Surgical Adhesive

TissuGlu^® Surgical Adhesive* is a new, high-strength surgical adhesive that is biocompatible for internal use and designed to help reduce wound drainage while allowing tissues to heal naturally following plastic surgery procedures.

Single component

The adhesive begins as a low molecular weight, hyper-branched pre-polymer. Upon application, the ends of the molecules begin adhering to tissue surfaces. The adhesive cures in the presence of moisture with water reacting with the ends of unbounded molecules to bind them together, forming large polymeric chains.

Resorbable

The cured adhesive forms a network of large polymeric chains that allows the adhesive to remain soft and flexible while also creating a strong tissue bond. As tissues continue to heal, hydrolysis eventually degrades the adhesive into harmless, absorbable subcomponents.

No mixing

TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive requires no mixing and can be stored in the operating room at room temperature. The ergonomic TissuGlu applicator is ready for use with a simple flip of its actuator switch. The applicator’s Multi-Tip™ Pivoting Head delivers measured droplets of the adhesive at the squeeze of its trigger, and the built-in spacer guide aides the surgeon in applying an evenly spaced grid of adhesive to the tissue bed.

High strength

By forming a strong bond between tissue planes and reducing dead space in the surgical wound, TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive helps to decrease the amount of post-surgical fluid accumulation and may reduce the length of time drains are required following surgery.¹

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