The tissue adhesive Histoacryl^® consists of monomeric n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, which polymerizes quickly in connection with tissue fluid.

Histoacryl^® is available in two colors:

• translucent, special for facial application
• blue, which enables an easy control over the quantity applied in different indications approved.

Indication:

• Skin Closure: Closure of skin wounds without tension (including clean surgical incisions and incisions from minimally invasive surgery), and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations.
• Sclerotherapy: Sclerotherapy of large esophageal or fundal varices.
• Mesh fixation: Fixation of hernia meshes, especially in inguinal hernia surgery.