Smith & Nephew5466000040 Opsite Flexifix 2 Inch x 11 Yards Transparent Film Dressing

Would have been better if the post office had delivered it to me instead of a neighbor. Luckily he brought it to me.

I originally got this to help provide extra security for my Dexcom and now I use it for many things. I cut small strips to secure my Dexcom and I also use it as a bandaid type replacement. I can't use normal bandaids due to an adhesive allergy. This roll lasts a long time and can be use for many things. It works well and I don't get a rash from it.

I have tried many other types of medical tape in the past 10 or so years I been using my pump and cgm. Some would not stick at all. Some would fall off before 24 hours passed. Some lasted a couple days. Some gave me nasty rashes. I found this flexifix tape and fell in love. I am back for more. My last roll I ordered in April or May and finally needing to reorder. I use a little bit with every site change for my insulin pump and every cgm change. It stays on the entire life of the infusion set or sensor (3 days, a week) and I have to pull it off its still stuck there. In the summer months or when I will be in a lot of water I put mastisol under it and it works great.The top clear grid layer (that pulls off after you stick it on) is great so you can cut in a straight line to the size you need. For around my infusion set I use 4 pieces that are 2 grids wide (the full 2 inch length) and place it around all 4 sides of my infusion set. For my glucose sensor I cut three 2 grid wide pieces and place around the top of the sensor to anchor it in as the sensor doesn't have a lot of tape there. Then I place a small piece about 3-4 grids markings back under where my transmitter will lay to prevent the transmitter from irritating my skin. Then I cut 2 longer pieces and place one over the top of the sensor and one over the back side of the transmitter. I do not fully cover it as I noticed in the past when I did I would sweat under it and it had no where to go and would make the tape fall off...I wonder if thats some of the problem others complained about.I swim, shower, use hot tubs, etc with this tape and never have an issue. I have very sensitive skin and reacted to other products by this company and I do not react at all to this tape. Please Smiths and Nephew do not discontinue this tape.

Excellent tape for use in a variety of medical situations.

I put this over my estrogen patch to keep water out, as I take daily baths. It works well.

Transparent, easy to apply, waterproof, excellent adhesion, very durable, and does not irritate your skin. I've tried waterproof "bandaids", but they don't stay on more than a day before they start coming loose. I also tried the Nexcare waterproof foam tape, but that also started coming off in less than a day and it irritated my skin something awful. So glad I found this Opsite dressing. Now I just make my own bandaid by using a piece of gauze over the wound, or cut the middle part of a traditional bandaid and put it over the wound, and use the Opsite as the top dressing and I have a bandage that lasts for days on end. Love it!Update- The more I've been using this I realize this is most likely causing an allergic reaction in the form of an itchy rash. I've recently used it on one of my fingers and also on my stomach area, both times I've experienced intense itching after about 1/2 a day and when I removed the Opsite bandage all the skin it was covering was red, itchy, and sore. Took a couple of days for the rash to clear. I doubt I'll be using this again.

My dexcom was terrific until it began leaving a nasty, itchy rash that would take a month to disappear. I looked like a giant octopus attacked me. I ran out of options so I ordered this product. Skeptical but it worked. Post shower I use an alcohol prep pad, then the skin prep pad, layer this product next (with a small hole cut out for needle) and then the sensor.I still have a reddish patch but it is not itchy and allows me to use the dexcom which is vital for my accountability.Hope u don’t get a rash’ but if you do…. It’s worth a try

I have been having itchiness associated with my Omnipod 5 applications. Enter this stuff. I read someone say on Reddit it helped them.So far I am amazed at the difference. it has stayed put, has not peeled at the corners, and I haven't had any irritation at all. So far I am super happy with it. I think a roll is going to last a good long while too! This is great!