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ARTISS
The use of staples or sutures can leave a dead space under tissue flaps or skin grafts, leading to post-operative fluid accumulation such as haematoma or seroma. Artiss is a premixed, slow-setting fibrin sealant for sealing and adhering subcutaneous tissues in plastic, reconstructive and burn surgery.
The sealant can improve haemostatis on subcutaneous tissue surfaces, says manufacturer Baxter International. Artiss is made from two components of human plasma—sealer protein and thrombin, which, when combined, mimic the final stage of the blood coagulation cascade.
Artiss is sprayed on the wound—surgeons then have 60 seconds to manipulate and position the tissue for a tight seal and achieve surface adherence to the subcutaneous tissue.
The manufacturer says clinical studies show Artiss is well tolerated and generates similar outcomes as staples for attaching skin grafts in burn patients. Studies show reduced incidence of haematoma and seroma on Artiss-treated sites on day one, says Baxter.
Baxter Healthcare +44 (0) 1635 206103; W: baxter.com
