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Product Overview
Smith & Nephew Acticoat 7 – Silver Barrier Dressing (2 x 2 Inch, Sterile)
The Acticoat 7 Silver Barrier Dressing is a sterile, antimicrobial wound dressing designed to provide effective infection control and promote optimal wound healing. Utilizing advanced silver-coated nanotechnology, this dressing delivers sustained silver release for up to 7 days, offering continuous protection against a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi, and yeast.
Features:
- Sustained Silver Release: Provides antimicrobial action for up to 7 days, reducing the need for frequent dressing changes.
- Broad-Spectrum Protection: Effective against bacteria, fungi, and yeast, helping prevent wound infections.
- Moist Wound Environment: Maintains an ideal healing environment by managing exudate while minimizing maceration.
- Non-Adherent Layer: Reduces trauma during dressing removal, ensuring patient comfort.
- Sterile & Ready-to-Use: Pre-packaged for single-use convenience in a sterile 2 x 2-inch square.
Specifications:
- Material: Nanocrystalline silver-coated high-density polyethylene mesh.
- Size: 2 x 2 inches (5 x 5 cm).
- Sterility: Individually sterile-packed.
- Duration of Action: Up to 7 days of antimicrobial efficacy.
Suggested Use:
Ideal for partial and full-thickness wounds, including burns, surgical wounds, and chronic ulcers. Apply directly to the wound bed, ensuring full contact. Cover with a secondary dressing if needed. For best results, follow clinical guidelines on dressing change frequency based on wound condition.
