Description

OPSITE TRANSPARENT ADHESIVE DRESSING - is a transparent polyurethane membrane which creates a moist environment by trapping the wound exudate. The film is moisture vapor permeable, conformable and extensible. It is widely used to provide a moist wound environment for superficial wounds and it is also ideal for use as a secondary dressing.

Warnings and Precautions

OPSITE: may be used on clinically infected wounds if the following precautions are followed:

The patient should be under medical/clinical supervision

The dressing should be changed daily

The patient should be receiving suitable systemic treatment

Immuno-compromised patients and diabetic patients may require extra supervision. Care should be taken to avoid skin damage by repeated applications on patients with thin or fragile skin.
In common with all adhesive products, some cases of irritation and/or maceration of the skin surrounding the wound have been reported. It should be noted that inappropriate use or too frequent dressing changes, particularly in patients with fragile skin, can result in skin stripping.