- Condition: Factory New
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Learn more:
- MFR: Smith & Nephew Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 66800140
- Phone: (800) 876-1261
Frequently asked questions
Does this dressing provide reliable waterproof protection?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew Opsite Post-Op Visible Dressing features a transparent waterproof top film layer. This allows patients to shower without compromising wound integrity, ensuring the wound remains protected and dry.
Does the dressing have a highly absorbent pad?
Yes, the OPSITE POST-OP VISIBLE dressing is equipped with a highly absorbent pad. This feature is essential for effectively managing and containing exudate from surgical wounds, which helps ensure a clean environment and contributes to the dressing’s extended wear time.
What are the dimensions of each dressing?
Each rectangle dressing has nominal dimensions of 30cm x 10cm.
How many dressings are included per carton?
Each carton (CTN 20) contains 20 units of the OPSITE POST-OP VISIBLE dressings.
Is the wound visible through the dressing?
Yes, a key feature is its transparent top film layer, which allows for clear visibility of the wound site without needing to remove the dressing. This is ideal for monitoring the healing process.
Is this dressing ideal for surgical wounds?
This dressing is specifically engineered for post-operative care and protection of surgical wound sites (such as incisions that are sutured or stapled).
Its design provides significant benefits for recovery:
- Waterproof Protection: The transparent film allows patients to shower without compromising the wound site.
- High Absorbency: The integrated pad effectively manages typical post-operative exudate.
- Visual Monitoring: The OPSITE POST-OP VISIBLE design allows continuous, non-invasive visual inspection of the incision without disturbing the dressing.
What is the condition of the product?
The product is supplied as Factory New.
Is the dressing comfortable and conforming?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew Opsite Post-Op dressing is engineered specifically for patient comfort and secure placement.
Key features supporting comfort and adherence:
- High Conformability: The dressing is designed to conform well to the body’s contours, ensuring reliable adherence even over challenging anatomical areas.
- Extended Wear: This conformability, combined with the flexible structure, allows for the intended extended wear time, minimizing irritation and the disruption caused by frequent dressing changes.
- Waterproof Top Film: The transparent waterproof top layer ensures the patient can maintain hygiene (like showering) without compromising the wound environment, which contributes to overall patient convenience and comfort.
Does this dressing offer an extended wear time?
Yes, this Smith & Nephew Opsite dressing is specifically engineered for extended wear time. This design aims to maximize the duration the dressing can remain in place, contributing to:
- Fewer Dressing Changes: Reducing the frequency of changes for patient convenience.
- Minimized Disturbance: Ensuring less disruption to the surgical wound site, which aids the healing process.
Combined with the transparent, waterproof top film layer, the dressing integrity is maintained throughout the required wear period.
What is the primary application of this dressing?
This dressing is specifically engineered for the post-operative care of surgical wounds, providing ultimate protection to the wound site.