Mastisol® Liquid Adhesive

Mastisol Product Family

What is Mastisol?

Mastisol is a liquid medical adhesive used to secure dressings, tapes, and certain medical devices over an extended period of time.

Use of Mastisol offers the following benefits:

  • Reduced likelihood of dressing displacement and device dislodgement⁴
  • Minimized risk of device-related infection by creating a lasting occlusive barrier.⁵
  • Improved nurse efficiency with reduced time associated with unplanned dressing changes.⁸
  • Versatility to improve the adhesive power of a variety of adhesive tapes, dressings and, devices.³
  • Compatible with chlorahexidine gluconate (CHG)⁷
  • Low risk of adverse reactions and latex-free⁴

Instructions for Use

Security comes in four easy steps:

Crack: Place an individual vial blister pack on a hard surface with the label facing down. Gently apply pressure to the vial through the blister pack to crush the inner ampule to release Mastisol.

Peel: Peel back the lid of the blister pack and remove the vial using aseptic technique.

Apply: Turn the vial upside-down to dispense Mastisol onto the skin in a half-inch wide line.
Apply Mastisol to the outside border of where the dressing will be placed, avoiding the area immediately surrounding the catheter insertion site.
Allow Mastisol to dry completely, for approximately 20–30 seconds.

Dress: Per facility protocol, apply the dressing to the skin, ensuring edges are in contact with Mastisol.

For best results, use Detachol Adhesive Remover for removal.

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Product Resources

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    Improve Patient Outcomes

    Use of Mastisol reduces likelihood of dressing displacement and device dislodgement¹𝄒²𝄒³𝄒⁴ creating a lasting occlusive barrier that minimizes risk of infection.⁵𝄒⁶𝄒⁷ Mastisol is non-water soluble and secures even in moist or moisture-prone areas and is compatible with Chlorahexadine Gluconate⁷

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    Increase Quality

    Mastisol promotes compliance with CDC guidelines, reducing workflow disruption.¹𝄒²𝄒³𝄒⁴ It is clinically-proven to improve the adhesive power of a variety of different adhesive tapes/dressings.³

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    Reduce Cost

    Mastisol can reduce product waste due to fewer unscheduled dressing changes resulting in overall supply cost savings and recovered nursing time.

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    Operating Room

    Wound Closure Strip Securement, ET Tube Securement, Sterile Field Drapes

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    Intensive Care Units

    Vascular Access Device Dressing Securement, ET Tube & NG Tube Securement, Fecal Management Bag & Foley Anchor Securement

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    Hematology/Oncology

    Vascular Access Device Dressing Securement, Wound Dressing Securement

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    Emergency Room

    Wound Closure Strip Securement, Wound Dressing Securement, Chest Tube Securement

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    Pediatrics

    Vascular Access Device Dressing Securement, Wound Dressing Securement, ET Tube & NG Tube Securement

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    Respiratory Therapy

    ET Tube & NG Tube Securement

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    Vascular Access Team

    Vascular Access Device Dressing Securement

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    Wound Ostomy

    Ostomy Appliance Securement, Wound Dressing Securement, NPWT Drape Securement

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Ordering Information

Product SKUs 0496-0523-48 0496-0523-15 0496-0523-16 0496-0523-06
Product 48 x 2/3 mL Vial, Box 15 mL, Bottle 15 mL, Spray Bottle 2 oz, Bottle
Packer Qty 1 12 12 12

Testimonials

“Mastisol was the only product able to hold the {device} system on the patient…it was easy to use and did not burn or hurt the patient.”

– Diana B., RN, Falls Church VA

“This product is really making a difference in patient care. The tape {used to secure the NG tube} kept sliding down the patient’s nose {due to their oily skin and} put the patient at risk of aspiration. When Mastisol was used…problem solved.”

– Lori M., RN, Dearborn MI

“I have had numerous years of experience with Mastisol. It is easy to use and has superior adhesive qualities. I have never heard any complaints about the product, either from practitioners or patients.”

– Beverly B., Clinical Educator, Phoenix, AZ

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References

[1]Deneau J, Craig A. Nursing Survey Reveals Novel Strategy in Assisting Adherence to Best Practices of CVC Dressing Management. Poster presented at: Institute for Healthcare Improvement National Forum, December 8-11, 2013.

[2]Pullen D. Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve Dressing Adherence Reveals Improved Dressing Adherence Observations on a Before- After Analysis. Poster presented at: AVA Annual Scientific Meeting, September 7-10, 2014.
[3]Patel N. The influence of tape type and of skin preparation on the force required to dislodge angiocatheters. Can J Anaesth. 1994;41:8:738-741

[4]Lesesne CB. The postoperative use of wound adhesives: gum mastic versus benzoin, USP.J Dermatol Surg Onc. 1992;18(11):990.

[5]Timsit J. et al. Dressing disruption is a major risk factor for catheter-related infections. Crit Care Med. 2012;40(6):1701-1714.

[6]Browne B, Moffo H. Quality improvement initiative results in fewer dressing disruptions and improved adherence to best practices. Presented at: Greater Cincinnati AACN Chapter, 28th Annual Trends in Critical Care Conference, April 8, 2016.

[7]Ryder M, Duley C. Evaluation of compatibility of a gum mastic liquid adhesive and liquid adhesive remover with an alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate skin preparation. J Infus Nurs. 2016;40(4):245-252.

[8]Nelson Squires E, Bruggeman S. Use of gum mastic medical adhesive to maintain central venous access device dressing integrity. Presented at: Association for Vascular Access Annual Scientific Meeting, October 4-7, 2019.