Wound Closure - Skin Closure Strips, Sutures, Trays, Butterfly
Wound closure products for ED, OR, surgery centers and outpatient clinical settings - Steri-Strip and reinforced skin closure strips from 3M, V-Loc barbed sutures from Medtronic, wound closure trays and kits from Aspen Surgical and Dukal, plus butterfly closure strips. Available in multiple lengths (1/8 x 3, 1/4 x 1.5, 1/4 x 3 inch) for incision sizes from small lacerations through major surgical wounds. Sterile, ships within 24 hours. Wholesale case pricing.
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Wound Closure for ED, OR and Procedural Care
The wound closure subcategory covers the full range of products used to approximate wound edges for primary healing - from minor laceration closure in emergency departments and urgent care through major surgical wound closure in the OR. The catalog stocks four distinct product classes: skin closure strips (the highest-volume closure product, used widely across ED, post-operative care and outpatient procedural settings), sutures (covering V-Loc barbed sutures specifically), wound closure trays and kits (pre-packaged sterile sets for ED and procedural use), and butterfly closures (a specialty closure format for small lacerations). Each subsubcategory below expands into product-level depth with brand comparison and format details.
Wound Closure Subsubcategories
- Skin Closure Strips - 3M Steri-Strip standard and reinforced skin closure strips in 1/8 x 3, 1/4 x 1.5 and 1/4 x 3 inch sizes. The highest-volume wound closure SKU group, used across ED, post-op care and outpatient procedural settings.
- Sutures (V-Loc) - Medtronic V-Loc barbed sutures in absorbable and non-absorbable variants. Eliminate the need for knot tying through unidirectional barbs along the suture length.
- Wound Closure Trays & Kits - Pre-packaged sterile wound closure trays and kits from Aspen Surgical, Dukal, McKesson and Medline for ED and procedural settings.
- Butterfly Closures - Butterfly closure strips for small lacerations and minor wound approximation.
Wound Closure Product Classes at a Glance
| Product Class | Clinical Setting | Wound Types | Representative Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin closure strips | ED, OR, post-op, outpatient procedural | Lacerations, surgical incisions, post-suture reinforcement | 3M Steri-Strip, Steri-Strip Reinforced, Smith & Nephew |
| Sutures (V-Loc) | OR, surgical specialty practice | Surgical wound closure, fascial closure, subcuticular | Medtronic V-Loc |
| Wound closure trays & kits | ED, urgent care, outpatient procedure rooms | Pre-packaged sterile sets for laceration repair | Aspen Surgical, Dukal, McKesson, Medline |
| Butterfly closures | First aid, urgent care, minor laceration | Small lacerations, superficial cuts | Multiple brands |
Steri-Strip and Reinforced Skin Closure Strips
3M Steri-Strip skin closure strips are the standard skin closure product across US emergency departments, urgent care, surgical specialty practices and post-operative care. The product approximates wound edges using sterile adhesive strips applied across the wound - either as the primary closure for minor lacerations or as adjunct reinforcement after suturing for surgical wounds. The reinforced variant (Steri-Strip Reinforced) adds filaments for higher tensile strength in wounds under tension. Both formats are stocked in 1/8 x 3 inch (narrow, for small wounds) and 1/4 x 1.5 inch (wider, for moderate wounds and post-suture reinforcement) and 1/4 x 3 inch (extended length for longer wounds and surgical incision reinforcement).
V-Loc Barbed Sutures
Medtronic V-Loc barbed sutures are an alternative to traditional knotted suture closure. The suture is manufactured with unidirectional barbs along its length, allowing tissue approximation without knot tying - the barbs hold the suture in place against tissue. The clinical applications are subcuticular closure, fascial closure and other applications where knot-tying is operationally inefficient or where knot bulk is undesirable. Available in both absorbable and non-absorbable variants for different clinical applications.
Wound Closure Trays and Kits
- Aspen Surgical wound closure trays - Sterile pre-packaged trays containing the instruments and materials needed for wound closure in a single package. Used in ED and urgent care for efficient laceration repair workflow.
- Dukal wound closure trays - Alternative wound closure tray line with similar pre-packaged sterile configuration.
- McKesson wound closure kits - Wound closure kit configurations for ED and procedural use.
- Medline wound closure trays - Additional pre-packaged sterile wound closure tray options.
- Suture removal kits - Sterile suture removal kits with instruments for post-operative suture removal in clinic and home health settings.
The wound closure subcategory serves multiple clinical settings with different product preferences - ED and urgent care prioritize skin closure strips, wound closure trays and butterfly closures for laceration management; OR and surgical specialty practices prioritize sutures and post-operative reinforcement strips; outpatient and home health settings use suture removal kits and adjunct closure strips. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
Wound closure products are used alongside primary wound care supplies. For wound site coverage after closure, see transparent film dressings (Opsite Post Op) or composite dressings. For wound bed preparation before closure, see wound cleansers. For surgical hemostasis support during closure, see hemostatic dressings (Surgicel, Surgifoam). For closure site fixation, see surgical and medical tape. For sterile-field PPE during wound closure procedures, see sterile gloves.
Top Wound Closure Products
- 3M # R1540 - Steri-Strip Skin Closure Strip, 1/8" x 3", 5 strips/env, 50 env/bx
- 3M # R1541 - Steri-Strip Skin Closure Strip, 1/4" x 1.5", 3 strips/env, 50 env/bx
- 3M # R1546 - Steri-Strip Reinforced Skin Closure Strip, 1/4" x 3"
- 3M # R1547 - Steri-Strip Reinforced Skin Closure Strip, 1/2" x 4"
- Smith & Nephew # 66002876 - Skin Closure Strip variant
- Smith & Nephew # 66002878 - Skin Closure Strip variant
- Smith & Nephew # 66002879 - Skin Closure Strip variant
- Smith & Nephew # 66002880 - Skin Closure Strip variant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between skin closure strips and sutures?
Skin closure strips (Steri-Strip) are sterile adhesive strips applied across a wound to approximate wound edges - used for minor lacerations as primary closure or as adjunct reinforcement after suturing. Sutures use a threaded material passed through tissue and tied to approximate wound edges - the surgical standard for deeper or more complex wounds, fascial closure and most OR applications. The choice is based on wound depth, tension, anatomical location and operator preference.
What are wound closure trays and kits used for?
Wound closure trays and kits are pre-packaged sterile sets containing the instruments and materials needed for wound closure in a single package - typically forceps, needle drivers, scissors, suture material and dressings. They are used in ED, urgent care and outpatient procedural settings for efficient laceration repair workflow, eliminating the need to gather individual instruments for each closure procedure.
What are V-Loc barbed sutures?
V-Loc barbed sutures from Medtronic are sutures manufactured with unidirectional barbs along the suture length, allowing tissue approximation without knot tying - the barbs hold the suture in place against tissue. The clinical applications are subcuticular closure, fascial closure and other applications where knot-tying is operationally inefficient or where knot bulk is undesirable. Available in absorbable and non-absorbable variants.
Can hospitals and surgery centers order wound closure products in bulk?
Yes. Skin closure strips, sutures, wound closure trays and kits, and butterfly closures are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, ED, urgent care, surgical specialty practices and licensed distributors. Steri-Strip in multiple sizes is among the highest-velocity wound closure SKUs and is typically automated through standing orders. Contact our team for case pricing and standing order setup across the wound closure subcategory.
What wound closure products should be in a hospital or surgery center formulary?
A complete wound closure formulary typically includes Steri-Strip and Steri-Strip Reinforced in 1/8 x 3, 1/4 x 1.5 and 1/4 x 3 inch sizes, V-Loc absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in surgical-specialty appropriate sizes, wound closure trays for ED and procedural use, and butterfly closures for minor laceration and first aid applications. Suture removal kits should also be stocked for post-operative follow-up. Contact our team to build a complete wound closure formulary matched to clinical setting and case mix.