OpSite Incise Drape 5-1/2 x 4 inch is a transparent adhesive film dressing used often in surgical procedures. Manufactured by Smith & Nephew, Opsite Incise Drape Dressings are constructed with a transparent, adhesive polyurethane film. The purpsoe of the Opsite Incise Drape is to provide a sterile working field around the surgical site. The Incise Drape allows the skin to breathe to prevnt moisture build-up under the drape. OpSite Incise adheres throughout long surgeries offering a conformable and extensive protective dressing. The Incise Drape adheres right up to the wound edge and is thin but extremely strong. The purpsoe of the Opsite Incise Drape is to provide a sterile working field around the operation site.
OpSite Incise Drape is very conformable on awkward operation sites, yet its elastic qualities make it suitable for use where heavy manipulative surgery is involved. OpSite Incise Drape provides a sterile working field, upon which internal organs may be placed, while reducing the risk of contamination.
Other Opsite Incise Drape options include the 4963 Incise Drape, 4975 Incise Drape, 4986 Incise Drape, 4988 Incise Drape and 4989 Incise Drape.
Smith & Nephew also manufactures other OpSite Dressings, including Flexifix, Post-Op, Post-Op Visible, Flexigrid, and IV3000 Dressings.
Opsite Incise Drape Features & Benefits
- Maintains a sterile operation site.
- Adheres right up to wound edge.
- Conformable and elastic.
- Tear resistant, yet can be cleanly cut with a scalpel.
- The drape will provide protection from laterally migrating bacteria.
- Transparent non-glare surface.
- The incision site is clearly visible without glare.
- Thin yet extremely strong.
- Stays in place even throughout major operations involving prolonged retraction of wound edges.
Opsite Incise Drape Specifications
- Opsite Incise Drape Product Number: 4975.
- Width: 5-1/2 Inch.
- Length: 4 Inch.
- Application: Surgical Transparent Drape Dressing.
- Construction: Transparent Film.
- Latex free.
- Adhesive dressing.
- Sterile.
- Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew.
- Brand: OpSite Incise.
- UNSPSC Code: 42311527.
- HCPCS Code: A6259.
Incise Drapes Additional Information
- Baker, Dennis L., et al. "Surgical incise drape." U.S. Patent No. 5,979,450. 9 Nov. 1999.
- Comstock, Kristen L., et al. "Surgical incise drape." U.S. Patent No. 5,985,395. 16 Nov. 1999.
- Schein, M., et al. "The 'sandwich technique' in the management of the open abdomen."British Journal of Surgery73.5 (1986): 369-370.
- Grier-Idris, Carletta. "For use in surgical procedures." U.S. Patent No. 5,197,493. 30 Mar. 1993.
- Webster, Joan, and Abdullah Alghamdi. "Use of plastic adhesive drapes during surgery for preventing surgical site infection."Cochrane Database Syst Rev1.4 (2013).
- Ward, H. R. G., et al. "Do plastic adhesive drapes prevent post caesarean wound infection?."Journal of hospital infection47.3 (2001): 230-234.
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