McKesson Skin Closure Strip, 1/8 X 3 Inches

A 1/8-inch by 3-inch reinforced skin closure strip — the smallest reinforced variant, combining minimal-profile width with embedded filament strength for fine cuts under tension.

McKesson skin closure strips provide a faster, less invasive alternative to sutures for shallow cuts. The reinforced 1/8" × 3" (3 mm × 76 mm) variant adds embedded filaments for extra strength when wounds are under skin tension.

Key Benefits

• Reinforced construction with embedded filaments for added strength on cuts under more skin tension
• Alternative or adjunct to sutures for shallow wounds — faster application, less scarring
• Microporous permits skin ventilation and helps prevent maceration
• Easy to apply by clinicians, first responders, or trained home users
• White color — clinical/professional look

Features & Design

• Reinforced nonwoven material with embedded filaments
• Microporous construction for skin ventilation
• White color
• Strong skin-friendly adhesive
• NonSterile single-use

Specifications

Skin Closure Strip Family — Choosing Nonreinforced vs Reinforced

McKesson offers two variants of every size: Nonreinforced (tan) for maximum flexibility on areas like joints or facial wounds where movement matters, and Reinforced (white) with embedded filaments for added strength on cuts under more tension. Sizes available in both versions:

Ideal For

• Fine cuts under skin tension
• Pediatric reinforced closure
• Dermatology and plastic surgery adjunct

How To Use

Clean and dry the skin around the wound. Gently approximate the wound edges. Apply strips perpendicular to the wound, working from center outward, leaving small gaps for drainage. Avoid stretching the strips during application. Strips typically remain in place 7–14 days; let them detach naturally or trim if needed.

Important Notes

Not appropriate for deep, gaping, dirty, infected, or facial wounds requiring physician assessment. If a wound is gaping, bleeding heavily, or infected, seek medical care.

Care & Compatibility

Keep dry for the first 24–48 hours. After that, brief water exposure is typically tolerated — pat (don't rub) dry. Compatible with secondary dressings for absorbent coverage if needed.

Available Options

Select your preferred option from the dropdown above. Each option matches the configuration described in this section.