Smith & Nephew Acticoat Flex 3 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

Smith And Nephew Acticoat Barrier Dressing Features

• Soft and conformable
• Nanocrystalline coating of pure silver delivers antimicrobial barrier activity within 30 minutes
• Compatible as a wound contact layer with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for a period of up to 3 days
• Open weave structure facilitates the passage of fluid through the dressing and wicks away excess exudate
• Polyester substrate helps manage moisture level and control silver release
• Effective barrier which may assist in preventing contamination of the wound
• Versatile dressing that can be cut to the desired shape and size to wrap around all body parts
• Sustained release of silver also means fewer dressing changes, resulting in less exposure of the wound bed to the environment
• Provides potent, fast-acting, and long-lasting antimicrobial barrier control
• Easy to apply and remove
• Provides 3-day wear time
• Indications:
  For use in partial and full-thickness wound including: 
  
  • first- and second-degree burns
  • covering of graft sites
  • pressure ulcers 
  • venous stasis ulcers
  • diabetic ulcers 
  • surgical sites

What to buy with Acticoat Flex 3 Antimicrobial Dressing

• Smith and Nephew Dermal Wound Cleanser
• AprilFresh Biological Odor Eliminator
• Cardinal Health Skin Barrier Ointment

Acticoat Absorbent Dressing Instructions

Acticoat Dressing Instructions are as follows

• Cleanse the wound using conventional, non-oil-based techniques and leave wound moist
• Remove the dressing from the package and cut to shape as necessary
• Moisten ACTICOAT Flex 3 Antimicrobial Dressing with sterile water or tap water
• Do not use saline if possible
• Apply the dressing to the wound surface (either side down) and secure with an appropriate secondary dressing that will maintain a moist environment
• The dressing should be kept moist, but not so wet that tissue maceration occurs
• Examine the dressing to ensure a moist environment is being maintained - 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 and disruption of the healing wound
   

Precautions:

• For external use only
• Protect from light
• Not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. EEG, ECG
• If reddening or sensitization occurs, discontinue use
• Do not use contents if package is opened or damaged
• Not intended for use on third-degree burns
• Only use on premature infants (less than 37 weeks gestation) when the clinical benefits outweigh the potential risks
• Not intended to provide sole treatment for infected wounds. May be used on infected wounds which are being managed per local clinical protocols

Contraindications:

• Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver
• Do not use on patients during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination
• Prior to administrating radiation therapy, remove Acticoat Flex 3. A new dressing may be applied following each treatment