Smith & Nephew Acticoat Seven Day Antimicrobial Barrier Wound Dressing

Acticoat Dressing Features

• Smith & Nephew Acticoat Seven Day Antimicrobial Barrier Wound Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration
• Rayon and polyester core helps manage moisture level and control silver release
• Dressings can be cut to the desired shape and size to wrap around all body parts 
• Silver-coated high-density polyethylene mesh facilitates the passage of silver through the dressing
• Assists faster healing
• Low adherent
• Fast-acting
• ACTICOAT 7 Day dressing pads by Smith are easy to use

Indications for Acticoat Dressing

ACTICOAT 7 Day dressing pads by Smith are 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.

Precautions for Acticoat Dressing

• 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
• In patients undergoing MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), ACTICOAT must be removed from the area within the anatomical field being imaged
• If ACTICOAT is being used on any area not within the image field, it may remain in place during the MRI
• 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 the pack is opened or damaged

Smith & Nephew Acticoat Seven Dressing Instructions for Use

Application:

Follow standard protocol to cleanse wounds; do not use oil-based cleansing agents

For all other wounds:

• Remove the ACTICOAT 7 dressing from the package and cut it 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 heavily exudative wounds

• Remove the ACTICOAT dressing from the package and cut it 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