Zip skin closure

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This is
Zip

A non-invasive skin closure device that's free of punctures and full of advantages.

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1. Isolation

The scaffold-like structure creates an isolation zone around the wound, designed to protect it from external forces.

2. Protection

Secure hydrocolloid adhesion designed to stick to the skin has shown to be 12x stronger² than sutures.

3. Flexibility

Dynamic compression can maintain wound integrity while providing better flexibility.

4. Adjustability

Greater isolation from tension known to promote scarring.

Zip
is designed for...

Better outcomes

Surgical sites have significantly less wound related complications post-operatively.^1,2
ZIP patients required less post-operative care for removal compared to staples.^2,3

Superior scar quality

Better cosmetic outcomes with no risk of needlestick injury^3,4,5
Hydrocolloid adhesive to allow for a puncture free closure

Faster closure

Zip provides rapid, secure, adjustable closure⁶
Zip is 4x faster than sutures⁷
Suture closing time variability 8x higher than with Zip⁷

Key Benefits

12x
Stronger
than sutures⁸

4x
Faster
than sutures⁷

Better
cosmetic appearance⁴.
Designed to increase patient satisfaction^3,5

Viability
Explore the data

''Do zip-type skin-closing devices show better wound status compared to conventional staple devices in total knee arthroplasty?''

''Using a non-invasive secure skin closure following total knee arthroplasty leads to fewer wound complications and no patient home care visits compared to surgical staples.''

''Patient Satisfaction and Cosmetic Outcome in a Randomized, Prospective Study of Total Knee Arthroplasty Skin Closure Comparing Zip Surgical Skin Closure with Staples.''

Zip
Skin Closure

· Fewer wound complications⁶

· Reduced scarring¹

· Increased range of motion during recovery⁴

· No added pathways for bacteria

· Easier, faster, and less painful to apply and remove^2,5

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Zip skin closure.

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