ACTICOAT™ anti-microbial barrier dressing consists of three layers: an absorbent rayon/polyester inner core sandwiched between outer layers of nanocrystalline silvercoated, low adherent polyethylene net. ACTICOAT is an absorbent wound dressing that helps to maintain a moist environment at the wound surface. The dressing has a low adherent wound contact layer, which helps to minimise wound trauma at dressing changes. Nanocrystalline silver provides an effective anti-microbial barrier to microbial contamination protecting the wound from invasive pathogenic micro-organisms, thus assisting faster healing. Nanocrystalline silver is also effective against micro-organisms present in the wound, helping to reduce the risk of cross infection. The anti-microbial barrier properties of ACTICOAT remain effective for a minimum of 3 days. ACTICOAT is indicated as an absorbent antimicrobial barrier dressing over partial and full thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, and recipient graft sites. ACTICOAT may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. ACTICOAT may be slit and used as a wound contact layer in combination with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) for a period of up to 3 days.
Product Directions:
Instructions for use:
• Where required, wound cleansing should be performed according to local clinical protocol. DO NOT use saline.
• Remove the ACTICOAT dressing from the pack using a clean technique.
• Moisten the dressing according to local clinical protocol (DO NOT use saline). Remove excess water prior to application e.g leave to drain on a sterile field for approximately 2 minutes.
• Cut the dressing to shape as necessary.
• Apply the dressing to the wound surface.
• When using ACTICOAT as a wound contact layer with NPWT, cut a number of slits into the dressing to allow exudate to pass through easily.
• Secure the ACTICOAT dressing in place with an appropriate secondary dressing that will maintain a moist wound environment. In the case of highly exuding wounds an absorbent secondary dressing is appropriate. In this type of wound film dressings are not recommended.
• Keep the dressing moist, but not so wet that tissue maceration occurs.
• When in use with NPWT, the wound filler material should be moistened and changed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Change the dressing depending on the amount of exudate present and the condition of the wound. Dressings should be changed at least every 3 days.
• Should the dressing dry or adhere to the wound, moisten or soak the dressing to assist removal and avoid disruption of the healing wound.
Product Ingredients:
Nanocrystalline Silver-coated antimicrobial barrier dressing
