ACTICOAT* 7 is a dressing with nanocrystalline silver that delivers up to seven days of uninterrupted antimicrobial barrier properties.
[1] Product Category:
Antimicrobial DressingsSub-category:
Antimicrobial DressingsProduct Features:
- Silver technology
- Secondary dressing required
- Multiple layers
- Low adhesion
- Intact when saturated
- Flexible
- Conforms readily to wound
- Color change w/ moisture activation
Other Features:
- Educational Material Available
- Free Samples/Trials Available
- Published Clinical Article Available
How Supplied/Sizing:
2"x2", 4"x5", 6"x6", 1"x24".
HCPCS Code:
A9270
Company information:
- Street:
- 970 Lake Carillon Dr.
- Suite:
- Suite # 110
- City:
- St. Petersburg ,
- Province:
- Florida
- Postal Code:
- 33716
- Country:
- United States
For over 155 years, Smith & Nephew, Inc. has been providing innovative solutions that reduce the human and economic impact of wounds and help people regain their lives.
Website:
www.smith-nephew.com
Email:
support@smith-nephew.com
Phone:
727-392-1261
Fax:
727-392-6914
Toll free:
1-800-876-1261 Benefits
• Delivers fast-acting, long-lasting antimicrobial barrier control
• Effective barrier which may assist in preventing contamination of the wound
• Kills micro-organisms faster than conventional products such as silver sulfadiazine (1 percent cream) or silver nitrate (0.5%) solution
• Versatile: The dressings can be cut to the desired shape and size to wrap around all body parts
• Cost-effective: Sustained release of silver means fewer dressing changes, less exposure of the wound bed to the environment, and a reduced risk of infection, which lowers hospital costs
• Can be left on wounds for up to 7 days
Indications
ACTICOAT 7 (with SILCRYST™ Nanocrystals) Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier function of the dressing may help reduce infection in partial- and full-thickness wounds including decubitus ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, and donor sites. ACTICOAT 7 dressings may be used over debrided and grafted partial thickness wounds.
Warnings and Precautions
For external use only.
ACTICOAT 7 is not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum.
Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. EEG and ECG.
Avoid exposure to temperatures above 50 degrees C. Protect from light.
Do not use if product color is not uniform.
Do not use contents if pack is opened or damaged.
Recommended Use
Decubitus Ulcers
Venous Stasis Ulcers
Diabetic Ulcers
First- and Second-Degree Burns
Grafts and Donor Sites
Debrided and Grafted Wounds
Mode of Use/Application
Follow standard protocol to cleanse wound; do not use oil-based cleansing agents.
For heavily exudative wounds:
Remove the ACTICOAT 7 dressing from the package and cut to size.
Apply the dry ACTICOAT 7 dressing to the wound, either side down, as the exudate will be sufficient to activate the dressing.
Cover the ACTICOAT 7 dressing with an absorbent secondary dressing.
Complete the dressing with appropriate gauze wrappings if necessary.
For all other wounds:
Remove the ACTICOAT dressing from package and cut to shape.
Moisten the dressing with sterile water (do not use saline).
Allow the dressing to drain on an absorbent surface in a sterile field for at least 2 minutes.
Apply the ACTICOAT 7 dressing to the wound surface, either side down.
Cover the dressing with a moist absorbent secondary dressing which may be prepared by saturating gauze with sterile water and wringing out the excess water.
Complete the dressing with appropriate gauze wrappings if necessary.
If the dressing dries and adheres to the wound, moisten or soak the dressing prior to removal.
Avoid forceful removal of the dressing and disruption of the healing wound.
Removal & Change Frequency
ACTICOAT 7 can be left on wounds for up to 7 days.