Description
Smith & Nephew OPSITE Post-Op Visible Composite Dressing – 6 Configurations – Sizes 10cm x 8cm to 35cm x 10cm is a post-operative composite dressing from Smith & Nephew that covers the incision with an absorbent pad sealed under a waterproof adhesive film border. The line covers sizes from 10cm x 8cm to 35cm x 10cm across 6 configurations, so surgical and ward teams can match the exact size to the wound and the protocol. Each configuration is sold as 20/bx, 12 bx/cs with its own item number and price.
- Exudate Absorption – The post-operative composite dressing Waterproof, Bacteria-proof Dressing with See-through Absorbent Pad helps to reduce unnecessary dressing changes and disruption to the healing process in surgical incisions.
- Bacterial Barrier – Facilitating easy monitoring of the surgical site for early signs of infection while helping to maintain optimal wound moisture, protect skin integrity and prevent bacterial contamination.
- Full Size Range – Configurations span sizes from 10cm x 8cm to 35cm x 10cm, which keeps one item-number system across the whole range.
- Department Packaging – Sold as 20/bx, 12 bx/cs, so supply rooms can stock at the level each department actually uses.
Post-Op Dressing Built for Closed surgical incisions and post-operative wounds
The work of closed surgical incisions and post-operative wounds sets the design brief for this post-operative composite dressing, from the first handling detail to the last. Post-operative care for closed surgical incisions. Use in standard care protocols for the management of closed surgical incisions. Provides a barrier against bacteria, including MRSA (in-vitro). Low adherent wound contact layer helps to minimise pain on dressing removal, facilitating patient comfort. For surgical and ward teams, that means a predictable setup and fewer mid-procedure workarounds.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Handling
- Waterproof Barrier – Waterproof film border seals out 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 20/bx, 12 bx/cs as the manufacturer packages it, with the formula price applied to the full package.
Product Specifications
General
- Brand – Smith & Nephew.
- Product Type – Visible Composite Post-Op Dressing.
Sizes and Packaging
- Size Range – Sizes from 10cm x 8cm to 35cm x 10cm.
- Configurations – 6 manufacturer configurations are listed, each with its own SKU and price.
- Packaging – Sold as 20/bx, 12 bx/cs, exactly as the manufacturer lists it.
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Why Choose This Post-Op Dressing
Departments standardize on the OPSITE Post-Op Visible because the full range sits under one item-number system with published specifications. That makes preference cards and par levels simple to maintain across the range. The result is fewer substitutions and a setup the team already knows when the case starts.
- Trained-In Behavior – Because the post-operative composite dressing is consistent across sizes from 10cm x 8cm to 35cm x 10cm, new staff learn one setup instead of several.
- Visible Stock Picture – A single listing shows the whole range at once, which makes gaps in the par cart easy to spot and fix.
- Manufacturer-Backed Design – The line is designed and specified by Smith & Nephew for closed surgical incisions and post-operative wounds, so buyers verify real specifications before the item reaches the shelf.
- No Substitute Risk – Ordering by item number across 6 configurations removes the guesswork that leads to wrong-size substitutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does this post-operative composite dressing come in?
It comes in sizes from 10cm x 8cm to 35cm x 10cm. Every size carries its own item number and price on this listing, which keeps the ordered size and the shipped size identical.
How is this post-operative composite dressing packaged?
It is sold as 20/bx, 12 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 post-operative composite dressing?
Smith & Nephew is the manufacturer, and the item numbers on this listing are the manufacturer's own. Brand and product details sit in the specifications section of this page.
Who uses this post-operative composite dressing?
Surgical and ward teams use it for closed surgical incisions and post-operative wounds. The listing states the configurations, the packaging and the item numbers those teams order against.
Is this the genuine manufacturer post-operative composite 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.
How do I reorder the exact same post-operative composite dressing?
Reorder by the manufacturer item number shown on the configuration you bought, such as 66800136. Every one of the 6 configurations keeps its own SKU and price on this listing, so the repeat order lands on the identical item.
