OptMed, Inc. announced it has received a letter from the U.S.Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearing its 510(k) TearRepair™ Liquid Skin Protectant.
TearRepair™ Liquid Skin Protectant is a non-cytotoxic, methylidene malonate based, rapid-drying liquid barrier film for the protection of the skin. It is applied as a liquid and dries within minutes, adhering to the contours of the skin to form a transparent flexible film. TearRepair™ will wear off naturally and is provided sterile.
Optmed, Inc. has been developing a completely new and revolutionary medical adhesive for over 10 years, whose chemistry, methylidene malonate, is unlike any other chemistry offered to the market and indeed may be integral to revolutionizing surgical procedures in the future.
