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Medicines aprotinin + calcium chloride + human fibrinogen + human thrombinQuestion & answer

aprotinin + calcium chloride + human fibrinogen + human thrombin · Medicine question

Is TISSEEL the same as ordinary skin glue?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

No. It is a fibrin sealant for selected surgical uses and is not licensed to replace skin sutures used to close an operation wound.

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TISSEEL Ready to use Solutions for Sealantemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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