3M Steri-Strip Skin Closures 25mm x 125 mm (R1548)
£1.99
3M Steri-Strip Skin Closures help hold the edges of small cuts and minor wounds together while they heal, reducing the risk of reopening. Gentle on sensitive skin and supplied sterile, they’re a practical first aid addition for the home, workplace or travel kit.
✔ Secure Closure For Cuts And Minor Wounds
✔ Gentle, Hypoallergenic Adhesive
✔ Sterile And Latex Free
✔ Reinforced With Filaments For Strength
✔ 25mm x 125mm Strips, 4 Per Pack
✔ Long Expiry Date
3M Steri-Strip Skin Closures are adhesive strips designed to bring the edges of a small cut or wound together, helping to support healing and reduce the chance of the wound reopening. Each pack contains four strips measuring 25mm x 125mm, a useful size for slightly larger cuts that need extra support.
They’re a straightforward addition to a first aid kit at home, in the car, at work or when travelling, ready for those moments when a cut needs a bit of extra help staying closed.
Key Benefits
- Helps wounds stay closed. The strips are reinforced with fine filaments, giving them the strength to hold wound edges together while reducing the pull on the surrounding skin.
- Kind to sensitive skin. The adhesive is pressure sensitive and hypoallergenic, so it’s gentle against the skin around the wound.
- Breathable material. Made from a porous, non-woven fabric that allows some air to reach the skin underneath.
- Sterile and latex free. Each strip is supplied sterile and free from latex, useful for anyone with a latex sensitivity.
- Works alongside sutures or staples. Steri-Strips can be used together with skin sutures and staples, or afterwards to give a healing wound continued support once stitches or staples are removed.
How To Use
For external use only.
Clean and dry the skin around the wound before applying a strip. Position the strip across the cut so it gently brings the edges together, then press down firmly at both ends to secure it in place. Avoid pulling the strip too tightly, as this can put unnecessary strain on the skin.
Leave the strip in place until it starts to lift naturally, replacing it with a fresh one if needed. If a wound is deep, wide, gaping or shows signs of infection, seek medical advice rather than relying on a skin closure strip alone.
Who Is It Suitable For?
These skin closures are suitable for adults and children with minor cuts, grazes or surgical incisions where the wound edges can be brought together easily. They’re not intended for deep, heavily bleeding or infected wounds, which should be assessed by a healthcare professional. If you’re at all unsure whether a wound is suitable for a skin closure strip, it’s best to seek medical advice first.
Safety Information
- For external use only
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Not intended for deep, heavily bleeding or infected wounds
- Discontinue use and seek advice if irritation occurs
- Not a substitute for medical treatment where a wound needs professional assessment
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool, dry place
Product Information
| Brand | 3M |
| Product Name | Steri-Strip Skin Closures |
| Size | 25mm x 125mm (1in x 5in) |
| Pack Quantity | 4 strips |
| Country of Manufacture | USA |
The Wider 3M Steri-Strip Range
R1548 is part of 3M’s full Steri-Strip range, which covers a variety of strip sizes to suit different cuts and wounds:
- R1540 – 3mm x 75mm – 5 strips per pack
- R1541 – 6mm x 75mm – 3 strips per pack
- R1542 – 6mm x 38mm – 6 strips per pack
- R1546 – 6mm x 100mm – 10 strips per pack
- R1547 – 12mm x 100mm – 6 strips per pack
- R1548 – 25mm x 125 mm – 4 strips per pack
FAQs
Can Steri-Strips be used after stitches or staples are removed?
Yes. They can be used to give a healing wound continued support once stitches or staples have been taken out.
Are these strips latex free?
Yes, R1548 is sterile and latex free, making it suitable for anyone with a latex sensitivity.
How many strips come in a pack of R1548?
Each pack contains four strips measuring 25mm x 125mm.
Can I use these on a deep or heavily bleeding wound?
No. Deep, wide, gaping or infected wounds should be assessed by a healthcare professional rather than closed with a skin closure strip alone.
Do these have a long shelf life?
Yes, they’re supplied with a long expiry date. Check the packaging for the specific date before use.
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