OPSITE FLEXIFIX Transparent Film Roll | Smith & Nephew | 10cm x 10m | 66000041 | 1 in Box

OPSITE FLEXIFIX Transparent Film Roll

Smith & Nephew 66000041 | Size: 10 cm x 10 m | 1-Each

Features:

Transparent
Conformable
Unique roll format

Benefits:

OPSITE Film – The film is waterproof and aids in the prevention of bacterial contamination. Its high moisture vapour permeability helps prevent the accumulation of perspiration and fluid under the dressing. The acrylic adhesive minimizes the risk of skin damage on removal, especially after long periods of wear.

Adaptable to awkward areas – OPSITE FLEXIFIX has been designed to allow easy application of the film to awkward areas of the body and over dressings and tubes. The film is highly conformable and extensible to increase patient comfort.

Unique roll system – The unique and novel roll format enables rapid and economical use of the OPSITE film to create comfortable, waterproof fixation for dressings.

OPSITE FLEXIFIX Indications

OPSITE FLEXIFIX uses include:

• Retention of primary dressings Low Adherent Dressings or ALLEVYN Hydrocellular Hydrophillic Polyurethane Wound Dressing
• Fixation of tubing
• Attachment of leg bags, stoma devices, etc.

How to use OPSITE FLEXIFIX

1. Wash your hands before and after dealing with a wound. Gently clean the wound and surrounding skin, and dry thoroughly.
2. Cut the required length from the roll. Fold along the length of the film to crack the protective backing paper.
3. Remove the backing paper marked number 1 – ‘remove first’. Apply the sticky side to the desired area and gently smooth down.
4. Remove the green-coloured grid covering and gently smooth down again.

How to remove OPSITE FLEXIFIX

1. To remove, pull the film to gently stretch it parallel to the skin and lift off.