OPSITE* Post-Op Film Dressing

A low allergy post-operative film dressing comprised of a low adherent absorbent pad and bacterial barrier top film to protect low risk incisions from secondary infection.

Key Features and Benefits

Moisture Responsive Film

OPSITE* Post-Op is an absorbent, waterproof and bacteria proof film dressing which is comprised of a moisture responsive film. This allows the film to react in the presence of moisture or water, keeping the skin surface dry helping the OPSITE* Post-Operative dressing to stay in place at least twice as long as a non-woven dressing.

Bacterial Barrier

The OPSITE* Post-Op dressing top film provides a bacterial barrier to protect the incision from bacterial contamination including resistant organisms such as Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, helping to prevent surgical site infections.

Waterproof

The OPSITE* Post-Op dressing incorporates a waterproof top film allowing patients to shower with the dressing in place to help maintain personal hygiene post-surgery.

Patient Comfort

The OPSITE* Post-Op dressing is conformable and is designed to have a grid adhesive spread and round corners to help minimise the risk of post-operative blistering.

Easy to Apply

The OPSITE* Post-Op dressing application handles allow easy application to the incision.

Reference Materials and Videos

Smith & Nephew OpSite* Post-Op Film Dressing Sell Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is S&N OpSite* Post-Op?

  The Smith & Nephew OpSite* Post-Op Dressing is an absorbent, waterproof and bacteria proof film dressing.

• What type of wounds are OpSite* Post-Op indicated for?

  S&N OpSite* Post-Op Dressings are for wound such as:

  • Lacerations
  • Cuts
  • Abrasions
  • Post-operative wounds
  • Minor burns, where levels of exudate are low to moderate.
• What are the benefits of S&N OpSite* Post-Op?

  The benefits of OpSite* Post-Op include:

  • Providing a barrier to bacteria including MSA.
  • Reducing the risk of maceration.
  • Reducing the risk of blistering.
  • Is waterproof.
• Is S&N OpSite* Post-Op easy to apply?

  Yes S&N OpSite* Post-Op Dressings are easy to apply and remove as well as being comformable and comfortable to wear.

• Does S&N OpSite* Post-Op allow monitoring of the wound?

  Yes, S&N OpSite* Post-Op allows constant monitoring of the wound and peri-wound area.

References

1. Tompkins L. OPSITE™ Post-Op Visible Dressings Physical Properties.Data on file; 2010: report DS/10/084/R1.
2. Smith & Nephew Wound Management Laboratory Report. Data on file: 2009: report DS/08/149/R3.
3. Keene A. OPSITE Post-Op Visible (High MVTR) waterproof transparent dressing low allergy claim. Data on file.
4. Groves A, et al. An evaluation of a lightweight non-adherent dry dressing in the clinical situation. Data on file; 1983: UK 34.