Zipstitch wound closure

[Randy F]

I'm not known for being up on the newest latest greatest anything so it's no surprise that I haven't heard of these yet. Apparently introduced in 2018, and available everywhere it seems.

Has anyone here had the unfortunate opportunity to use one of these ? Do they perform as advertised?

If they work they will be must-have addition to everything first-aid in my world...my work, all of my hobbies, and especially in my hunting gear...I know me...I'll likely need one eventually.

ZipStitch: The hospital-grade wound closure device for everyday use

ZipLine Medical says anyone can use its ZipStitch device for wound closure, and it doesn't need to be prescribed by a doctor.

www.ns-healthcare.com

Elevator Pitch: ZipStitch

Close wounds in a zip.

www.snewsnet.com

 

[CJW]

Very intriguing and very cool if it works. Why didn't I come up with this???

 

[Randy F]

Very intriguing and very cool if it works. Why didn't I come up with this???

Yeah my thoughts exactly.

 

[baxterb]

Interesting.

I once had to put four stitches in a guys thumb. Nope, not a doctor, but did use to cross-stitch with my mom when I was a kid.

this probably would not have worked for this guy given the angle of the cut across his thumb. A good idea though.

 

[Randy F]

The literature says it’s stronger than conventional stitches. I don’t know about that but I do know that if the wound is cleaned properly where the glue adheres then it should be strong enough to be a bitch to get back off.
But most definitely it would be a great first-aid when out it the woods...and no needles making more holes.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

 

[fourfive8]

I think pretty good idea especially for remote camps where you may want to be able to stay instead of very expensive flights/travel. Probably good for some wounds but not all. Probably best used with antibiotics.

 

[Ravensview]

Looks like a good addition to a first aid kit, I have used butterfly bandages and prepackaged sutures before, but these look like a nice setup

 

[jduckhunter]

Damn and all these years I've been putting hunting buddies back together with Crazy glue and gauze.

 

[Cam Moon]

Me too for the crazy glue! I've had holes in my body glued together on several occasions!
This looks like a good idea.
I've had some that IDK how I'd get the bleeding stopped first though.

 

[Randy F]

Me too for the crazy glue! I've had holes in my body glued together on several occasions!
This looks like a good idea.
I've had some that IDK how I'd get the bleeding stopped first though.

In the movie The Revenant I believe it was done with a little gun powder and a spark.

 

[Cam Moon]

@Randy F I'll try that if it's you that's injured, not me!

 

[Randy F]

@Randy F I'll try that if it's you that's injured, not me!

Fair enough. Almost think I’d rather bleed out.

 

[Mekaniks]

I haven't used these yet, but they look really cool. I was following them when they came out a couple years ago but prices were still kinda high. When they come down a little I think they will make a good addition to any first aid kit.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

There are several powdered products that aid in blood clotting , floor works when dehorning beef steers.

 

[Brent in Az]

The hard part is to stop the bleeding long enough to get a clean and dry surface to attach it to.

 

[Randy F]

Clozex has one that looks easier yet with a few videos on YouTube for different scenarios.


Looks like Band-Aid brand has a version as well as a few lessor known brands.

 

[sambarhunter]

might tighten up a few other things too

 

[tedthorn]

I've seen the Zip stitch but won't be replacing my one time use stapler with them quite yet.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I'm not known for being up on the newest latest greatest anything so it's no surprise that I haven't heard of these yet. Apparently introduced in 2018, and available everywhere it seems.

Has anyone here had the unfortunate opportunity to use one of these ? Do they perform as advertised?

If they work they will be must-have addition to everything first-aid in my world...my work, all of my hobbies, and especially in my hunting gear...I know me...I'll likely need one eventually.

ZipStitch: The hospital-grade wound closure device for everyday use

ZipLine Medical says anyone can use its ZipStitch device for wound closure, and it doesn't need to be prescribed by a doctor.

www.ns-healthcare.com

Elevator Pitch: ZipStitch

Close wounds in a zip.

www.snewsnet.com

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@RandyF
Makes two of us that have never heard of it. Great idea.
It only closes wound up to 4mm wide so I would hazard a guess it wouldn't keep a nagging wife's mouth closed. Ah well I will have to stick with duct tape for that one
Bob