Description
Smith & Nephew OPSITE IV3000 Transparent Film Dressing – 6 Configurations – Sizes 2.38" x 2.75" to 4" x 8" is a transparent IV film dressing from Smith & Nephew that seals the catheter site under a transparent, breathable film that keeps the insertion point visible. The line covers sizes from 2.38" x 2.75" to 4" x 8" across 6 configurations, so infusion and ward teams can match the exact size to the wound and the protocol. Each configuration is sold as 100/bx, 10 bx/cs with its own item number and price.
- Bacterial Barrier – Moisture creates an ideal environment for bacteria to flourish, with potential for microorganisms to cause serious infection. IV3000 Dressings help to minimise moisture build-up, which is an important feature for catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) prevention strategies.
- Moist Wound Environment – The REACTIC film switches to become more permeable in the presence of moisture by allowing it to evaporate from underneath the dressing.
- Full Size Range – Configurations span sizes from 2.38" x 2.75" to 4" x 8", which keeps one item-number system across the whole range.
- Department Packaging – Sold as 100/bx, 10 bx/cs, so supply rooms can stock at the level each department actually uses.
- Wear Time – The dressing is designed to stay in place for up to 7 days, which reduces unnecessary changes.
IV Film Dressing Built for IV catheter site care and securement
The work of IV catheter site care and securement sets the design brief for this transparent IV film dressing, from the first handling detail to the last. Protection against the threat of infection. Use for up to 7 days, reducing unscheduled dressing changes. By preventing the accumulation of moisture. Securing strips help to increase conformability around the dressing site. The payoff for infusion and ward teams is a transparent IV film dressing that behaves the same way every time it is opened.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Handling
- Transparent Film – Transparent film keeps the insertion site visible for checks.
- Protective Barrier – Film barrier shields the site from external contamination.
Ordering and Workflow
- One Item-Number System – All 6 configurations sit under one listing, so reordering the exact size takes seconds.
- Stocked by the Package – Sold as 100/bx, 10 bx/cs as the manufacturer packages it, with the formula price applied to the full package.
Product Specifications
General
- Brand – Smith & Nephew.
- Product Type – Transparent IV Film Dressing.
- Wear Time – Designed for wear of up to 7 days per the manufacturer.
Sizes and Packaging
- Size Range – Sizes from 2.38" x 2.75" to 4" x 8".
- Configurations – 6 manufacturer configurations are listed, each with its own SKU and price.
- Packaging – Sold as 100/bx, 10 bx/cs, exactly as the manufacturer lists it.
See more transparent IV film dressing options from Smith & Nephew at MedicalEx, or compare related lines inside IV Dressings & Securement.
Why Choose This IV Film Dressing
The OPSITE IV3000 earns its place on the par cart because every configuration is documented and priced on one listing. Buyers verify the specification once and reorder by item number after that. Staff open a familiar package each time, which keeps the setup consistent.
- Predictable Performance – The transparent IV film dressing behaves the same way case after case, which shortens the learning curve for new staff.
- Fewer Stock-Outs – One listing covering sizes from 2.38" x 2.75" to 4" x 8" makes par levels visible, so reorders happen before the shelf runs dry.
- Published Specifications – Smith & Nephew publishes the full specification for this line, so what arrives matches what was ordered.
- Package-Level Pricing – Pricing is set per manufacturer package (100/bx, 10 bx/cs), so the price on the page is the price for the box on the shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does this transparent IV film dressing come in?
It comes in sizes from 2.38" x 2.75" to 4" x 8". Every size carries its own item number and price on this listing, which keeps the ordered size and the shipped size identical.
How long can this transparent IV film dressing stay in place?
The manufacturer designs it for wear of up to 7 days, depending on the wound and the protocol in use. Change it sooner if the dressing is saturated, leaking or lifted, as the linked manufacturer guidance describes.
How is this transparent IV film dressing packaged?
It is sold as 100/bx, 10 bx/cs, exactly as the manufacturer lists it. The price shown applies to that full package, and the packaging is restated on every configuration in the listing.
Who makes this transparent IV film dressing?
Smith & Nephew makes it, and MedicalEx lists it under the manufacturer's own item numbers. The brand and product type are stated in the product specifications on this page.
Who uses this transparent IV film dressing?
Infusion and ward teams use it for IV catheter site care and securement. The listing states the configurations, the packaging and the item numbers those teams order against.
Is this the genuine manufacturer transparent IV film dressing?
Yes. Every configuration on this listing carries the manufacturer's own item number, and the specification shown is the manufacturer's published specification for the line.
What should I check before ordering?
Check the configuration's size and packaging against the protocol in use, because each configuration is a distinct manufacturer item. The item number, the size and the pack are stated on every configuration in this listing.
