Description
OPSITE Spray is a transparent and quick drying film which is
easy and convenient to apply. The film helps to provide protection for dry
minor surgical and surface wounds.
Features
- Permeable to moisture vapour and air
- Water resistant
- Conformable and elastic
- Quick and easy to apply
- This product contains no Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants
Benefits
Permeable to moisture vapour and air
OPSITE Spray is permeable to moisture vapour and air,
allowing the surrounding skin to breathe, so preventing maceration.
Water resistant
The skin area can be bathed easily without affecting the
dressing or the wound.
Conformable and elastic
The film stays intact over skin areas that are flexible or
mobile such as knuckles.
Quick and Easy to apply
Indications
OPSITE Spray can be used for a variety of minor dry wounds,
in particular:
Minor cuts and abrasions
Over dry sutured wounds
Sealing of drainage tubes and external orthopaedic fixation,
such as Steinman pins
After suture removal
Over vaccination sites
Skin graft fixation
Can help to protect unbroken blisters
Can help to protect the skin from friction and so help
prevent blisters
Contraindications / Precautions
Avoid inhaling.
Use in a well ventilated area.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.
Pressurised container: protect from sunlight and do not
expose to temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. Do not pierce or burn,
even after use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
For external use only.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Do not use with plastic intravascular devices.
Avoid spraying onto fabrics.
Not to be used with iodine preparations. Skin reddening may
occur when used with an iodine solution and covered with occlusive dressings.
Not intended to be used in conjunction with other medicated
preparations.
Do not apply on children under the age of 18 months.
For skin grafts: It is imperative that adequate areas of the
graft are left without spray to allow adequate drainage of serous fluid
