Closure tape for improved wound or incision healing and its use

摘要

The invention provides the use of a tape comprising : a polymeric elastic film that is substantially impermeant to microorganisms, and a hydrocolloid adhesive coating on one face of the film and having fluid absorbing capacity, for the manufacture of a closure tape for use in closing a breach of the skin of the type that has typically been closed with sutures. The invention also provides a closure tape adapted for the use according to the invention.. <IMAGE>