Shoelace Technique Guide

Six Anchor Technique
STEP 1
DermaClose® Shoelace Technique Guide
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M
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STEP 3
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W
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Using both hands, grasp the tension line near the front of
the tension controller and with the first movement form the
letter V by going around the tabs of anchors #1 and #3.
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STEP 2
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With the next movement form the letter M by
guiding the tension line around tabs #4 and #6.
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DermaClose® Shoelace Technique Guide
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Holding the tension line with one hand, guide
line over anchor tab #2 opposite the tension
controller, completing the letter W. Gently
pull back on the tension controller to remove
any slack in the line. Turn blue control knob
clockwise until audible clicking is heard
(approx. 22 half rotations).
1. Supra fascial undermining of the wound margins approximately half the width of the wound is recommended.
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2. Close distal and proximal ends of the wound as clinically indicated prior to positioning skin anchors.
3. Position tips of skin anchors approximately 0.5 to 1cm from wound edge and 2-3cm apart. Secure each skin anchor with1a minimum
2 of 3two skin staples.
IF USING WITH NPWT:
Please refer to our DermaClose® Using DermaClose with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Guide.
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Ten Anchor Technique
STEP 2
STEP 1
To Pull Out Tension Line
STEP 3
Press down on the center of the tension controller knob while
pulling the line out with the other hand.
It may be helpful to press the blue knob in and out.
OR
Seat tension controller tube under tab
of home anchor (#8); loop line under
anchor tabs #2 and #4.
STEP 4
Loop line under anchor tabs #6 and #10.
KEY STEPS
STEP 5
Loop line under anchor tabs #1and #5.
STEP 6
Turn the blue knob counter-clockwise while
pressing down on the knob.
Prevent Loop or Eyelet
Loop line under anchor tabs #7 and #9.
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To take up slack, pull tension controller while
allowing line to loop under anchor tab #3.
To take up remaining slack, turn
tension controller knob clockwise and seat
into home anchor #8.
CAUTION: Be sure that a loop or eyelet
is NOT created in the tension line.
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