Description
Vetbond by 3M (3 mL) is an n-butyl cyanoacrylate adhesive, which will bond tissue together and form a flexible wound barrier in a variety of veterinary procedures, often eliminating the need for sutures and/or bandages.
The adhesive is also a haemostatic agent. It contains a blue indicator for good visualization, and is supplied in a handy, squeezable bottle with a narrow tip to dispense small drops.Useful Information
General indications
Low tension minor wounds
Lacerations
Abrasions
Foot pad injuries
Oral trauma
Small surgical incisions
Oral surgery
Tooth extraction
Dew claw removal
Contra-indications
*Do not use Vetbond tissue adhesive on:
Infected wounds
Deep puncture wounds
High tension wounds (unless as a support to sutures)
Although Vetbond tissue adhesive is a haemostatic agent, it is not designed to stop the flow from large vessels.
| Features | Benefits | |
| Convenient | Blue indicator | Easy visualization. |
| Adhesive | Minimizes tissue trauma. Reduces need for anesthesia |
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| Time saving | Bonds tissue together in 15secs | Avoids the need for time consuming suturing and suture removal |
| Economical | Bottle contains 150 drops | Sufficient for 50-75 small wound closures |
| Versatile | Haemostatic agent | Particular benefit after removal of warts, polyps or teeth |
| Supportive | Use between tension sutures or other tension devices | Give support to reduce the incidence of dehiscence |
Contra-indications
*Do not use Vetbond tissue adhesive on: