OpSite Film 4986 | 6 x 11 Inch

OpSite Incise Drape Transparent Film Dressings are moisture vapor permeable dressing manufactured by Smith & Nephew. These transparent dressings are conformable and extendable to the curves of the body. The dressing can be easily cut into strips or shapes for application to awkward areas such as heels, elbows and knees.The OpSite Dressing helps keep the wound site dry. Constructed with a superior film base and with acrylic adhesive, OpSite Transparent Dressings are resistant to water and body fluids, allowing the patient to bathe without changing dressings.

Other Opsite Incise Drape options include the 4963 Incise Drape, 4975 Incise Drape, 4987 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 Transparent Film Dressing Features & Benefits

• Grid pattern adhesive.
• Transparent and conformable
• Film acts as a barrier to bacteria including MSRA.
• Creates an environment for managing moisture at the catheter site through increased moisture vapor transmission rates.
• May help reduce risk of infection by preventing moisture accumulation.
• Minimizes unscheduled dressing changes.
• Offers greater patient comfort.
• Provides excellent catheter stabilization.
• Offers convenient visual inspection.
• Reduces dressing changes.
• Easy application and removal.
• Waterproof barrier.

OpSite Incise Drape Transparent Film Dressings Specifications

• OpSite Transparent Film Dressing Product Number: 4986.
• Width: 6 Inch.
• Length: 11 Inch.
• Use: Moisture responsive cannula fixation dressing.
• Application: Transparent Dressing.
• Color: Transparent.
• Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew.
• Brand: Opsite.
• HCPCS Code: A6257.
• UNSPSC Code: 42311527.

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.
• Grier-Idris, Carletta. "For use in surgical procedures." U.S. Patent No. 5,197,493. 30 Mar. 1993.
• Schein, M., et al. "The 'sandwich technique' in the management of the open abdomen." British Journal of Surgery 73.5 (1986): 369-370.
• Webster, Joan, and Abdullah Alghamdi. "Use of plastic adhesive drapes during surgery for preventing surgical site infection." Cochrane Database Syst Rev 1.4 (2013).
• Ward, H. R. G., et al. "Do plastic adhesive drapes prevent post caesarean wound infection?." Journal of hospital infection 47.3 (2001): 230-234.