FDA approves TissueGlu adhesive for surgical procedures- Cohera Medical

The FDA has approved TissuGlu, from Cohera Medical, the first tissue adhesive approved for internal use. TissuGlu is a urethane-based adhesive that a surgeon can use to connect tissue flaps made during surgery to remove excess fat and skin or to restore weakened or separated abdominal muscles (abdominoplasty surgery). Connecting the tissue flaps with an internal adhesive may reduce or eliminate the need for postoperative surgical draining of fluid between the abdominoplasty tissue flaps.

Drops of liquid TissuGlu are applied by a surgeon using a hand-held applicator. After applying the drops, the surgeon positions the abdominoplasty flap in place. Water in the patient�s tissue starts a chemical reaction that bonds the flaps together. The surgeon then proceeds with standard closure of the skin using sutures.

Comment: The US approval was based on a study that showed that 73% of TissueGlu participants required no post-operative intervention to drain fluid that can accumulate between abdominoplasty tissue flaps. TissueGlu has CE Mark in Europe since 2011 and is distributed in Germany, Spain an Portugual by B Braun.