Mastisol Medical Liquid Adhesive 15ml Bottle Twist top

  • Mastisol Liquid Adhesive is used to adhere dressings and medical appliances to the body.
  • Mastisol is a liquid medical adhesive used to ensure the integrity of dressings, tapes, and certain devices over an extended period of time.
  • It may be used for the most difficult dressings over a protracted period of time. 
  • Mastisol is indicated for us with: Steri-strips, wound care dressings, monitor leads, endotracheal tubes, IV lines, central venous pressure lines, angiocatheters, tapes, surgical drapes, arterial lines, epidural tubing, feeding tubes, urine bags and many other uses. 
  • Matisol Liquid Adhesive is manufactured by Ferndale Laboratories to hold medicals devices and dressings firmly securely, easily and safely. Mastisol is not to be confused with Dermabond or similar products. It is not "liquid stitches." It is not intended to close wounds or incisions.
  • Mastisol is to be used only on intact skin. Removal with Detachol® recommended.
  • This version of Mastisol is sold in 15ml plastic bottle a twist-top cap.

Additional Information Provided by the as provided by the manufacturer Ferndale Laboratories:

Mastisol Liquid Adhesives:

Mastisol® is a liquid medical adhesive used to ensure the integrity of dressing, tapes, and certain devices over an extended period of time.

Why should you choose Mastisol®?

Offers superior holding power

  • Holds securely--even under difficult conditions, including on diaphoretic patients, and on moist body areas
  • Tops benzoin--holding power proven significantly more effective than benzoin1

Convenience and versatility for you

  • Saves time and effort--ensuring long lasting adhesive that doesn’t need replacing
  • Offers versatility--different available sizes and single-use vials increase efficiency

Improves patient safety

  • Ensures device integrity--strong adhesion reduces risk of infection and dislodgement of devices
  • Fewer adverse reactions--lower incidence of post-operative contact dermatitis and skin discoloration than tincture of benzoin1

-Mastisol® is a registered tradmark of Ferndale IP, Inc.

Mastisol Liquid Adhesives Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Mastisol?
A. Mastisol is a liquid medical adhesive used to secure dressings, tapes, and certain devices in the medical environment. Mastisol ensures the integrity of tapes and dressings. Its proven performance will make life more convenient for the patient and caregiver. It will also reduce the risk of life threatening situations.

Q: What are the ingredients of Mastisol?
A: Gum Mastic, Styrax Liquid, Alcohol (SDA-23), and Methyl Salicylate

Q: What are the unique benefits of Mastisol?
A: Unique benefits include:

  • Non-Water Soluble: Mastisol holds securely on diaphoretic patients.
  • Saves time: Long-lasting adhesion reduces unplanned dressing changes.
  • Clinically Proven Effectiveness:Adhesive power proven significantly more effective than Benzoin.*
  • Clear liquid: Mastisol won't stain patient's skin.

Q: How does Miastisol compare to Beozoin?
A: According to a study conducted by Dr. Lesesne, loss of adhesiveness was experienced in 40% of patients with Benzoin, compared to only 7%, with Mastisol. Additionally, temporary contact dermatitis developed in 57 Benzoin treated patients compared with 1 Mastisol patient.*

Q: Is Mastisol like Dermabond?
A: Mastisol is not to be confused with Dermabond or similar products. It is not "liquid stitches." It is not intended to close wounds or incisions. Mastisol is to be used only on intact skin to significantly improve the adhesive power of tapes and wound closure strips.

INSTRUCTIONS FROM PACKAGING:

Directions: Spray a fine mist around the area where bandage or tubing will be sured. Avoid contact with broken skin. Allow to dry for 20-30 seconds. Place the dressing or tape so that the edges come in contact with Mastisol®. Removal with Detachol® recommended. Irritant or allergic-type application site reactions (e.g. redness, blistering, itching, rash and burning), especially in patients who have previously developed sensitivity to benzoin or other adhesive components, have been reported.

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