b'DIRECTIONS FOR USECareful patient selection is essential and should be consistent with the stated indications and precautions.Dressing selectionVerify that the dressing size is appropriate for the surgical incision or wound, ensuring coverage within the absorptive pad area.Dressing site preparation Clip all body hair around the incision extending beyond the perimeter of the silicone sealing gasket (roughly 1.5-2 on both sides of the incision/wound). Ensure clean and dry peri-wound area. Use a skin prep as needed to ensure clean and dry area.Opening packaging tray OpenNP SIMS box and remove tray outside the sterile field. Maintain remaining contents of tray outside of the sterile field. Remove dressing package from tray. Using standard sterile procedures remove dressing and tubing from packaging and place on sterile field.Dressing Application If required, apply the appropriate wound contact layer.The wound contact layer should be sized to lie directly under the absorbent dressing pad and should NOT extend into the area under the silicone sealing gasket.NP SIMS Health Care Practitioner Instructions for Use (IFU)9'