Smith & Nephew Silver Dressing Acticoat 8 x 16" Rectangle Sterile, 6/PK, 4PK/CS

Silver Dressing Acticoat 8 x 16" Rectangle Sterile, 6/PK, 4PK/CS

Acticoat silver dressing is a sterile non-adhesive wound dressing with nanocrystalline silver and a rectangular 8 x 16 inch format. It fits buyers who need an antimicrobial barrier dressing for wound care settings where bacterial protection and a moist wound environment are important. The dressing uses a three-layer construction with an absorbent inner core and silver-coated low adherent polyethylene net outer layers.

Good Fit For

• Wound care settings that need a sterile antimicrobial barrier dressing
• Protocols that prefer a non-adhesive dressing format
• Larger wound coverage where an 8 x 16 inch rectangle is appropriate

Key Features

• Nanocrystalline silver helps protect the wound site from bacterial colonization
• Absorbent inner core helps maintain a moist wound environment
• Three-layer design pairs absorbency with low adherent outer contact layers
• Low adherent polyethylene net supports gentler dressing contact
• Non-adhesive format can suit protocols that call for a secondary securement method
• Sterile 8 x 16 inch rectangular dressing for wound care use

Applications and Usage

• Covering wounds where bacterial colonization control is a priority
• Supporting wound care plans that aim to maintain a moist wound environment
• Using a larger rectangular dressing in professional wound management workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is non-adhesive, so securement needs should be reviewed before ordering.
• The 8 x 16 inch size is better suited to applications that need broader coverage than smaller dressings.
• Buyers managing wound care protocols may want to confirm the silver dressing format matches their standard practice.

FAQ

• Is this silver dressing sterile? Yes. This Acticoat silver dressing is sterile.
• Is the dressing adhesive? No. This is a non-adhesive dressing, so it may need a separate method of securement depending on your protocol.
• What size is this dressing? This dressing measures 8 x 16 inch and has a rectangular shape.
• What is the dressing made with? The dressing uses nanocrystalline silver and has outer layers of silver-coated low adherent polyethylene net with an absorbent inner core.
• What is the main purpose of this dressing? Acticoat silver dressing serves as an antimicrobial barrier dressing and helps maintain a moist wound environment.

From Acticoat by Smith & Nephew.