The DermaClose® RC is an innovative non-invasive alternative to traditional, and often complex, procedures used for closing chronic and acute wounds. It is safe, easy to use and requires minimal training.

Here is how the DermaClose® RC works:
Skin anchors, made of 316L surgical stainless steel are placed approximately 1.5 cm from the edge of the wound.  These anchors penetrate the skin into the subcutaneous tissue.  Each anchor is then stabled twice with a standard skin stapler.

Once the anchors are in place, the line from the DermaClose® tension controller is attached around each skin anchor and the knob of the tensioning device is rotated until a clutch mechanism provides an audible indication that full tension has been achieved.  The DermaClose now automatically maintains the proper amount of tension to gently stretch the skin on the subcutaneous planes around the wound until the edges of the wound are brought close enough together for final suturing and closure.

The DermaClose® RC is a sterile, single patient use device. The stainless steel skin anchors penetrate the skin to 4.5 mm into the subcutaneous tissue, and are held in place with two standard skin staples.  A stapler and staple remover are included with the kit.  The tension controller is just 1.7 inches wide, 2.6 inches long, 0.8 inches high and is made of ABS plastic.  The nylon suture line is 52 cm long enabling use on wounds of up to 15 cm in diameter.