How It Works

The Science Behind DermaClip

DermaClip applies sustained bilateral tension across the wound margins, mechanically everting the skin edges into the anatomically correct position for healing.

No needle penetration. No tissue adhesive. No suture removal visit.

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What is Wound Eversion — And Why Does it Matter?

Eversion: The Gold Standard

When a wound closes with the skin edges turned slightly upward, the dermis-to-dermis contact that drives healing is maximized. This is called eversion, and it is the anatomical gold standard for primary closure.

The DermaClip Advantage

Most closure methods — sutures, staples, adhesives — require technique, equipment, or both to achieve it consistently. DermaClip achieves eversion mechanically, every time, through bilateral tension applied symmetrically across the wound margins.

The result: proper dermal apposition without needles, without anesthesia, and without the variability of clinician technique.

And DermaClip achieves eversion without creating track scarring, leaving patients with the recovery they deserve.

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How DermaClip Compares

Function
DermaClip
recommended
 Sutures Staples Glues Bandages
Clinical Capability
Mechanically closes wound Limited —
Creates wound edge eversion Skill Dependent — — —
Maintains approximation Weak —
Disperses wound tension — — — —
Safety & Ease of Use
Requires needles or sharps — — —
Requires specialized skill — Moderate Low —
Requires removal visit — — —
Covers wound only — — — —

DermaClip functions in the same category as sutures and staples - it is a wound closure device, not a wound covering. The circle indicates the feature is present.

  • DermaClip

    Needle-free. Achieves eversion while distributing tension equally. No anesthesia. No track scarring. No removal visit. Consistent results independent of skill level.

  • Sutures

    Commonly used, but requires anesthesia, needle penetration, and a return visit for removal. Technique-dependent result with fewer capable providers.

  • Staples

    Fast application but no eversion control. Removal requires a second visit and a staple remover. Not appropriate for face or high-visibility areas, due to scarring concerns.

  • Tissue Adhesive

    Needle-free but surface-only. Cannot hold tension on longer wounds. Not appropriate for wounds under tension or in moist environments.

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When to Use DermaClip

DermaClip is appropriate for primary closure of lacerations, surgical incisions, and wounds where needle-free closure is clinically preferred. Wounds closed with DermaClip have ranged from simple wounds and incisions to high-tension wounds. 

Ideal settings for DermaClip closures are anywhere skin closure is required, including but not limited to emergency medicine, urgent care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and surgical closure where speed, patient comfort, and reduced procedure burden are priorities.

When Not to Use

DermaClip is not indicated for wounds with significant contamination, patients with known adhesive allergies, or on areas where there is not adequate space for placement of adhesive pads.

For wounds with deep tissue involvement requiring layered closure, DermaClip could be used as the final layer closure in conjuction with other methods.

As with any closure device, clinical judgment governs appropriate use.