The tissue adhesive Histoacryl consists of monomeric n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, which polymerises quickly in connection with tissue fluid. Histoacryl is available in two colours: translucent, special for facial application, and blue, which enables an easy control over the quantity applied in different indications approved.

Skin closure

• Wound closure in one minute
• Significant less pain than suture materials
• Effective microbial barrier
• Storage at room temperature <22º
• High level of patient and physician satisfaction
• Save time and costs
• Only one layer is neede
• Histoacryl can be used for closure of endoscopic incisions

Sclerotherapy

• For bleeding and non-bleeding varices
• Combined therapy with Histoacryl and conventional sclerosation therapy is possible
• Final hemostasis is achieved in >90% of cases
• Lower rebleeding rate than with band ligation

Mesh fixation

• Non-invasive method reported to be better tolerated by the patient than traditional fixation methods
• Stand-alone fixation method in different hernia repair techniques
• Comparable recurrence rate than with traditional fixation methods
• Low intra- and postoperative morbidity
• Reduced risk of post-operative chronic pain compared to traditional fixation methods
• Decreased surgery time compared to traditional fixation methods
• Good biocompatibility and in vivo tolerance

Indication

• Skin Closure: Closure of skin wounds without tension (including clean surgical incisions and incisions from minimally invasive surgery), and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations.
• Sclerotherapy: Sclerotherapy of large oesophageal or fundal varices.
• Mesh fixation: Fixation of hernia meshes, especially in inguinal hernia surgery.