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Tissue AidTM

Solution to replace sutures in surgical incisions and trauma-induced lacerations.

About TissueAid

GeneJet Biotech, Inc. is a medical device company founded in 2011 focused on developing solutions for wound care, skin protection/treatment and in vitro diagnostic technologies.

TissueAidâ„¢ is intended for external dermal application and can be used to replace sutures or staples to close surgical incisions and trauma-induced lacerations.

They can also be used in conjunction with deep dermal stitches to close topical wounds.
Once in place, they protect the wound by providing a flexible barrier to prevent microbial penetration while the adhesive film remains intact.

Benefits of TissueAidâ„¢ External Tissue Glue

Two main types of cyanoacrylate fabric adhesives

N-BUTYL CYANOACRYLATE (NBCA)

2-OCTYL CYANOACRYLATE (2OCA)

Compared to NBCA, the 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (2OCA) used in TissueAidâ„¢

Better biocompatibility
Better flexibility
Best microbial barrier

Additionally, 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (2OCA) is approved as an antimicrobial barrier by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

TissueAid™ – Comparison between surgical closures

Suture

  • Most commonly used 
  • Low cost 

Flaw

  • Longer procedure time
  • Higher risk of infection
  • Necessary anesthesia (ER)
  • Pain 
  • Scar

Surgical Tape

  • Faster than suture 
  • Lower cost

Flaw

  • Low resistance 
  • Higher risk of infection

Skin Clip

  • Faster than suture

Flaw

  • Higher risk of infection
  • Pain Dor
  • Scar

TissueAidâ„¢

  • Friendly
  • No anesthesia (ER)
  • Less pain
  • Better aesthetic result
  • Lower risk of infection

TissueAidâ„¢ - Clinical Advantages

No sutures,
less pain

Decreased
surgical time

Better aesthetic result

Waterproof

Antibacterial, reduces the risk
of infection

Better Healing

DAY 0

Glue group for external tissue – patient A on the 1st day

DAY 30

Glue group for external tissue – patient A on the 30th day

DAY 0

Suture group – patient B on the 1st day

DAY 30

Suture group – patient B on the 30th day

TissueAidâ„¢ Indications

TissueAid™ – Scientific studies

Incision treatment in thoracoscopic surgery

A comparative study of TissueAidâ„¢ and the traditional method.
Wenjie Huang, M.D.

Director of Thoracic Surgery Department, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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