OPSITE Post-Op

Vital protection against serious consequences

OPSITE Post-Op provides an impermeable barrier against bacteria ¹, including MRSA (in-vitro) ², to reduce the risk of surgical site infection.

Help prevent blistering

In a 300 patient study on orthopaedic patients OPSITE Post-Op was found to cause significantly less blistering when compared to another film plus pad dressing or non-woven dressing. Being associated with fewer wound complications may lead to a shortened hospital stay and reduction in associated treatment cost. ³

Extended wear time

OPSITE Post-Op offers a significantly longer wear time when compared with non-woven or passive dressings. ^4,5

1. Smith & Nephew Report reference WRP-TW0420281
2. Smith & Nephew data on file report 0505004
3. Cosker T et al., (2005). Choice of dressing has a major impact on blistering and healing outcomes in orthopaedic patients. J Wound Care; 14(1): 27-29
4. Barker A. et al., (2010) A ward-based in-practice evaluation of a post-operative dressing. EWMA poster presentation
5. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2008). Surgical site infection. Prevention and treatment of surgical site infection. Available at: www.nice.org.uk/ nicemedia/pdf/CG74NICEGuideline.pdf. Date accessed: August 2012
6. Tompkins L, Laboratory Report – DS/10/084/R1: OPSITE Post-Op Visible Dressings Physical Properties, July 2010
7. Keene (2007) Low allergy statement
8. Jester R et al., (2000). A one hospital study of the effect of wound dressings and other related factors on skin blistering following hip and knee arthroplasty. J Orthopaedic Nursing; 4: 71-77
9. Smith & Nephew (2010) Report reference TEP/101/147