A UNIQUE device closes wounds within 60 minutes by exploiting the skins ability to heal itself Called Sure-Closure the device is less painful more efficient inclosing most types of open wounds. At present being marketed worldwide by an American firm Sure-Closure was developed at the Techno-Israel Institute of Technology by Prof. Emeritus Bernard Hir show its.
The idea is to close a wound the use of skin grafting more complicated flap procedure “explains Dr Hir show its. “It is based on the principle that when skin is placed under controlled tension it has an extraordinary ability to stretch and heal itself” The device is fitted on the outer margins of the wound and gently pulls the skin until the wound is closed The extent of tension applied to the skin can be controlled by a surgeon using a feedback mechanism built into the device. Within an hour the most open of wounds can be closed by this disposable system allowing the skin to heal with minimal scar ring.
Article extracted from this publication >> July 15, 1994
