IV 3000 1-Hand Transparent Dressing

My pharmacy doesn't have these anymore and I was able to find them here. The price is a bit steep but they help keep my pump sites in place. I like how durable and work like a second layer of skin. A+

Product is exactly what is needs to be. Shipping was quick and arrived in good condition. Cheaper than at the local pharmacies.

It works well for me. I use with cleo90 infusion set change each 3 days with an insulin pump. Here's how i do it. First I gently fold in half the IV3000 before opening, then make two small center-located scissor snips that form a 90 degree angle to each other, such that the final result is to cut-out and dispose of a small diamond or square shape, the cut out part being about half the size of a US ten cent dime coin, so that the infusion set attachment point to the body can go through. In other words, I am making a small hole in the IV3000 and placing it over top of the Cleo90 attachment point, for the sole purpose to help hold the thing in place. It's a common practice used by insulin pumpers with infusion site issues, such as might occur for some in humid summer weather or for people who perspire a lot or who are active at sports or something similar. It makes the infusion set almost impossible to accidentally pull out or have fall off. And the best part is that removal is not difficult nor painful. So, it's not glued down so tight that it cannot be pulled off. IV3000 seems lower cost and regardless of that seems a significantly better product than 'tegaderm,' in my experience. However, it is not a common drug store item.

As an insulin-pumper, I've wearing these around my Cleo90 Infusion Set on my stomach and they work great! I really like the material of the dressing, I don't know if it's just me but it feels "stretchy" when I'm active. My skin around the pump-site has been well protected and showering/bathing is no concern at all whatsoever. At first unboxing, I thought I didn't order nearly enough but was surprised to see that 100 adhesives were indeed inside and easy to take out of the package, also to mention they are sterile & each individually wrapped. The instructions are easy to follow -- and yes, there is a right and a wrong way to apply these to your skin! Pay close attention to the numbers marked '1' and '2' on the backing, you'll need to apply the adhesive and remove the backings in a particular order. Don't worry, it took me a few attempts to figure it out. Another nice thing I've noticed is that they don't leave behind any annoying residue after peeling it off. A 'Protip' to other diabetics who might wear it for the same purpose - before exposing the adhesive, try folding them in half, like you are making snowflakes in school, and cut a (US) nickel-sized half-moon or circle. Then when you apply it to your skin and have your infusion set ready to lock-in, it'll be nice and snug. I can wear one for about 4-5 days before the adhesive starts to roll or peel off a little bit.

I have been buying this product for years. The last order I received will not stick. The adhesive isn’t strong enough to remove the cover part. Don’t buy!

I ordered these dressings to protect my Medtronic Continuous Glucose Monitor that is attached to my body 24/7. These dressings stick very well, even when showering. I would have marked 5 stars but for the short length. Were they just a quarter or half inch longer, they would get 5 stars from me. Placement has to be exact if you do not want any exposure for your monitor. Several times I have had to use 2 dressings instead of 1. :-(

I bought these for someone who has a small medical device inserted in their fatty tissue. The medical device is waterproof but has to stay in place for up to 3 days at a time. The opsite IV 3000 is very good at keeping shower water, dirt and perspiration from getting to the device and it protects the device from getting accidentally dislodged. Also, it is not irritating to their sensitive skin. The Opsite IV 3000 in this size (2-3/8X2-3/4) is rather small which is good if you don't like a lot of skin covered but my active family member winds up overlapping the corners of 2 or 3 at a time just to be safe. It's tiny size almost got it a 4 instead of a 5 but, to be fair, it does exactly what it is intended to do. And, it does come in a much larger size if you can find it. I get the larger size from Minimed.com.

Great product. It keeps my device securely in place. I'm very satisfied with the product.

Worked good

I sliced the side of my little finger of on a mandolin and didn't know how to dress it correctly. I watched a Youtube video where the doctor used these and enable the finger to keep dry and mobile. I followed the instruction on the video and my finger healed brilliantly. Very pleased with the results.

Thanks