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CUTIVA™ Topical Skin Adhesive (RM1700) is intended for topical application only, to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed trauma-induced lacerations. CUTIVA™ Topical Skin Adhesive (RM1700) should be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal stitches. The CUTIVA™ PLUS Skin Closure System (RM1739) is intended for topical application only to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. CUTIVA™ PLUS Skin Closure System (RM1739) should be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal stitches. Additionally, the adjunct wound closure device component maintains temporary skin edge alignment along the length of the application of the liquid adhesive.

CUTIVA™ Topical Skin Adhesive (RM1700) and the CUTIVA™ PLUS Skin Closure System (RM1739) are skin closure devices that are comprised of a 2-octyl cyanoacrylate liquid adhesive formulation. The liquid adhesive is supplied sterile within a single use dispensing applicator, which is used to deliver the adhesive to the skin. The CUTIVA™ PLUS Skin Closure System (RM1739) also incorporates a self-adhering mesh component that is applied to the wound prior to the application of the liquid adhesive to align the skin edges. The liquid adhesive is then applied to the mesh with the adhesive applicator to complete the device application. Once applied, the liquid adhesive polymerizes to form a thin film with strong bonding and tensile properties. CUTIVA™ Topical Skin Adhesive (RM1700) and the CUTIVA™ PLUS Skin Closure System (RM1739) provide a physical barrier to microbial penetration as long as the adhesive film remains intact. In vitro studies have been performed to demonstrate the microbial barrier properties of CUTIVA™ Topical Skin Adhesive (RM1700) and the CUTIVA™ PLUS Skin Closure System (RM1739) for 72 hours after device application. No clinical studies have been performed and no clinical benefit associated with the in vitro microbial barrier performance of the device has been demonstrated.