Acticoat* (with Nanocrystalline Silver) † dressing is an effective antimicrobial barrier dressing. The nanocrystalline coating of silver rapidly kills a broad spectrum of bacteria in as little as 30 minutes. Acticoat dressing consists of three layers: an absorbent inner core sandwiched between outer layers of silver-coated, low-adherent polyethylene net. Nanocrystalline silver protects the wound site from bacterial contamination while the inner core helps maintain the moist environment optimal for wound healing. († Patented Technology of Westaim Biomedical)
Features & Benefits:
Nanocrystalline Silver Antimicrobial barrier
Acticoat dressing provides unique protection for the wound site.
Fast acting
Acticoat is fast acting - Laboratory testing shows Acticoat rapidly kills bacteria in as little as 30 minutes - faster than other forms of silver
Long-lasting antimicrobial barrier
Acticoat is a long-lasting anti-microbial barrier, which remains effective for a minimum of 3 days.
Broad spectrum
(In-Vitro data shows) Acticoat is an effective barrier to over 150 pathogens which includes a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and fungal wound pathogens. Acticoat is an effective barrier to antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as Antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE).
Helps prevent infection
Acticoat helps prevent infection of wounds that are susceptible to infection in turn facilitating wound healing
Reduces risk of colonisation
Acticoat reduces the risk of colonisation. Colonisation can lead to infection, which slows down the wound-healing process. This means greater patient comfort and can lead to shorter hospital stays and lower patient costs.
Effective barrier to bacterial penetration
Acticoat provides an effective bacterial barrier to protect the wound site.
Helps maintain the moist wound environment
In the presence of exudate, Acticoat helps maintain a moist wound environment, optimal for fast healing.
Easy to use
Easier and less painful to remove than SSD (silver sulphadiazine) preparations making it a dressing of choice for both the patient and carer
Low adherent
Dressing changes are less traumatic than traditional methods, for both the patient and the carer.
Specifications:
1300 556 917