Evaluation of microMend wound closure device in repairing skin lacerations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

microMend, a novel microstaple skin closure device, may be able to close simple lacerations. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using microMend to close these wounds in the ED.

Methods

This was an open-label, single-arm clinical study conducted at two EDs within a large urban academic medical centre. Wounds closed with microMend underwent assessments performed at days 0, 7, 30 and 90. Photographs of treated wounds were rated by two plastic surgeons using a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS) and a wound evaluation scale (WES), which has a best possible score of 6. Participants rated pain during application and both participants and providers rated their satisfaction with the device.

Results

Thirty-one participants were enrolled

SUBMITTER: Nizami T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10423470 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature