A multi‐centre, prospective, clinical in‐market evaluation to assess the performance of Opsite^™ Post‐Op Visible dressings

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the performance of Opsite™ Post-Op Visible as a post-surgical dressing in a typical clinical setting. In this multi-centre clinical evaluation, patients who underwent clean surgery were treated with Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing. Duration of dressing wear, visibility through the dressing and ability to handle exudate were assessed and the product was rated in comparison with those normally used. A total of 64 patients were recruited. Mean wear time was 4·5 days. Exudate management was rated very good or good at 96% of assessments. Visibility of the incision site was rated as very good or good at 72%, and as acceptable at 24%, of assessments. Patient comfort was rated very comfortable (63%) or comfortable (37%) at all assessments. Dressings were generally rated as satisfactory or exceeding expectations with clinicians stating that the Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing was better than the dressing they routinely used for 92% of patients. Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing is an innovative dressing combining good visibility with exudate management and patient comfort. It was found to have adequate wear time, visibility and exudate management properties making it suitable for use on a variety of surgical incision sites.

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“…Opsite PostOp Visible is a waterproof, bacteria-proof dressing with a see-through absorbent pad that was developed to allow clinicians to inspect the incision site and periwound area without having to remove the dressing. 18 Opsite Post-Op Visible has advantages over traditional dressings as the film has been shown to provide a bacterial barrier to most common pathogens as well as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, and to provide good exudate handling properties through highly absorbent foam. 18 This study has potential limitations.…”

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“…18 The dressing is made up of a see-through lattice of highly absorbent Allevyn foam (Smith & Nephew), which provides good exudate handling properties. 18 In our patients, immediately after incisions were closed, an Atom Multipurpose catheter (5Fr) was placed on the incision site (not into the subcutaneous tissue) and the Opsite PostOp Visible dressing was applied over the incision site with the catheter (Fig. 1).…”

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