ZipStitch Needle Free Sutures | Breach Bang Clear This looks interesting, I can think of one time where I could have used it. It seems like the blood flow would have had to stop on it's own already.
Nothing a butterfly won't do. Cheaper and lighter. And you probably shouldn't be defaulting to closing wounds in the field.
Not ideal but sometimes fishing line and hook with barb cut off and the eye pounded flat just has to do
Just remember to sterilise the improvised suturing kit before use..... Upholstery repair needles are also a viable improvised suturing kit option. The curved mattress needles are large gauge, so the scar will probably not look pretty....but perhaps in a TEOTWAWKI world...being intimidating looking might be a very useful adaptation. Edit: I don't think the sack needle is probably the best option for stitching ball sacks...
Can take pretty much any needle and a small piece of stick or whatever and do a cold bend to get a workable suture needle of much smaller size than the mattress needle Hot bend works better if you can. LOL what you use for the suture itself is more important than the needle. Nylon or Mono line or thread that can be sterilized. And for kicks if the cut is deep enough throw a sterilized glass marble into before sewing it shut...... It makes a great conversation piece for years to come!
Throw a moderate sized sterilised stainless steel ball bearing in....and you're guaranteed regular conversations with TSA agents too.
I have taken some small sewing needles and bent them into half circles . I have plyers made for bending wire , makes the job easier and smoother. Also pack along monofilament for sewing and fishing line .
i keep looking at these and wondering 2 things 1) why you would need a zip tie to hold the surface of the wound together when a butterfly does the same thing 2) if for some reason you do need zip ties why not just glue small zip ties on your skin and cross them over its cheaper and does the same thing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXBRPPL/?tag=survivalmonke-20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HGRVBW/?tag=survivalmonke-20 either of these could work
The idea was to apply differing amounts of tension to the laceration. Had these at the hospital when I worked there, but never saw one get used.
The disadvantage in sewing or zip ties is you are creating new wounds. I can see the value of sutures if the incision is significantly deeper than a surface bind will draw together. Knowing how to suture a wound is quite valuable. I have used super glue successfully no complications what so ever. As a mechanic, you use the superglue and then use what ever tape you have available, then go back to work. For Wounds post, some earth-shaking event and no professional medical is available, being totally on your own people will die of internal bleeding, bullet wounds, knife wounds, injuries due to accidents in debris, without skilled nursing and fundamental surgical skills.