ACTICOAT* Absorbent Dressing contains nanocrystalline silver that delivers antimicrobial activity in wounds with moderate to heavy exudate.
[1] Product Category:
Antimicrobial DressingsSub-category:
Antimicrobial DressingsProduct Features:
- Silver technology
- Secondary dressing required
- Packing strips
- 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:
4"x5". Rope: (3/4)"x12".
HCPCS Code:
A6199 (Rope (3/4)”x12” A6197 (4”x5”)
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
• Antimicrobial barrier
• Kills micro-organisms
• Easy to remove
• Conforms to wound contours
• Less fiber shed
• Moist wound environment
• Highly absorbent and cost-effective
Indications
ACTICOAT Absorbent (with SILCRYST™ Nanocrystals) Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier functions of the dressing may help reduce infection in moderately to heavily exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds including decubitus ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, surgical wounds, first- and second-degree burns, grafts and donor sites.
Warnings and Precautions
Ensure that the packing in cavities, sinuses etc. has been removed.
The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with sterile water then remove.
Do not use on patients with a known allergy to alginates.
Recommended Use
Decubitus Ulcers
Diabetic Ulcers
First- and Second-Degree Burns
Donor Sites
Debrided and Partial-Thickness Wounds
Mode of Use/Application
Cleanse the wound using conventional, non oil-based techniques and leave the wound moist.
Remove ACTICOAT◊ Absorbent Dressing from the package.
Apply the dressing to the wound, either side down, and secure with an appropriate secondary dressing that will maintain a moist environment.
Ensure the dressing remains moist, but not so wet that tissue maceration occurs.
Change the dressing depending on the amount of exudate and the condition of the wound. 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
In-vitro studies have shown that ACTICOAT◊ Absorbent Dressings can absorb many times their own weight in exudate. This allows the dressing to remain in the wound for up to 3 days, depending on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate. The sustained release of silver also means fewer dressing changes, resulting in less exposure of the wound bed to the environment.