Smith & Nephew Acticoat™ Flex 3 Silver Dressing, 4" x 4" Square Sterile

Acticoat™ Flex 3 Silver Dressing, 4" x 4" Square Sterile

Acticoat Flex 3 silver dressing is a sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square antimicrobial wound dressing. It fits wound care settings that need a flexible silver dressing for partial and full thickness wounds, including burns, graft coverage, surgical sites, and chronic ulcers. The single-layer knitted polyester design is soft and flexible, and the nanocrystalline silver coating provides sustained 3 day antimicrobial activity.

Good Fit For

• Partial and full thickness wound care
• Burn and graft coverage workflows
• Surgical site dressing protocols
• Chronic ulcer management

Key Features

• Nanocrystalline silver coating rapidly kills a broad spectrum of bacteria, with activity noted in as little as 30 minutes
• Sustained 3 day antimicrobial activity supports wound care plans that require ongoing protection
• Single-layer knitted polyester construction adds flexibility and comfort during wear
• Allows exudate transport through the dressing, which may help reduce maceration risk
• Low adherent wound contact layer helps minimize trauma during removal
• 4 inch x 4 inch square sterile format works well when a compact dressing size is needed

Applications and Usage

• First and second degree burns
• Covering of grafts
• Surgical sites
• Venous ulcers
• Pressure ulcers

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This Flex 3 version is intended for 3 day antimicrobial activity rather than the 7 day option in the same product family
• The dressing is square and 4 inch x 4 inch, so buyers should confirm the format matches the wound area and coverage needed
• ACTICOAT Flex 3 and 7 have been shown to be compatible with negative pressure wound therapy NPWT

FAQ

• How long does Acticoat Flex 3 antimicrobial activity last? Acticoat Flex 3 offers sustained antimicrobial activity for 3 days.
• What types of wounds is this silver dressing used for? This dressing is indicated for partial and full thickness wounds, including first and second degree burns, graft coverage, surgical sites, venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, and diabetic ulcers.
• Is this dressing flexible enough for areas that move? Yes. The single-layer knitted polyester construction is soft, highly flexible, and has stretch properties to move with the patient.
• Can this dressing help manage wound exudate? Yes. The dressing allows exudate transport through the material, which may help reduce the risk of maceration.
• Is Acticoat Flex 3 compatible with negative pressure wound therapy? Yes. ACTICOAT Flex 3 and 7 have been shown to be compatible with negative pressure wound therapy NPWT.

From Acticoat Flex 3 by Smith & Nephew.