Surgical Fixation Devices
- Name
- Surgical Fixation Devices
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001488
- Description
Devices used to hold tissue structures together for repair, reconstruction or to close wounds. They may consist of adsorbable or non-adsorbable, natural or synthetic materials. They include tissue adhesives, skin tape, sutures, buttons, staples, clips, screws, etc., each designed to conform to various tissue geometries.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Acrylic Acid A drug used in combination with benzalkonium for eye disinfection and lubrication. Karaya gum An extract from Karaya gum used in allergy testing. 2-octyl cyanoacrylate Dermabond has been investigated for the basic science of Wound Healing. Ocrylate Ocrylate is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01918059 (Cosmetic Outcome Study of Lid Laceration Repair With Suture Versus Tissue Adhesive). - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Acrylic Acid Beta-lactamase SHV-1 target