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ACTICOAT™ POST-OP

Silver-coated Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

ACTICOAT^◊ offers a range of premium antimicrobial dressings to help in the prevention and reduction of infection in a variety of wounds

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Description

ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op is an absorbent post-operative dressing consisting of the following:

A Nanocrystalline silver-coated polyurethane layer
A white polyurethane foam pad
An adhesive coated waterproof polyurethane film layer

ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. In the presence of exudate the dressing will help maintain a moist wound environment. ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op may be left in place over a wound for up to 7 days.

Indications

ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op Dressing is indicated for use in light to moderately exuding partial and full thickness wounds including decubitus ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, 1st and 2nd degree burns, and donor sites. ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op dressing may be used over debrided and partial thickness wounds.

Contraindications / Precautions

Contraindications

Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver
Do not use on patients during MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination
Prior to commencing radiation therapy remove ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op. A new dressing can be applied following treatment

Precautions

For external use only
ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op is not compatible with oil-base products such as petrolatum
ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op may not be compatible with topical antimicrobials
Do not use ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op with saline
ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op is not compatible with oxidizing agents (eg. EUSOL) as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing
Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements eg. EEG and ECG
ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op Dressings are not intended to provide treatment for infected wounds
ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op Dressings may be used on infected wounds which are being managed in accordance with institutional clinical protocols for infection abatement as an adjunct to the standard treatment regimen to provide a barrier to bacterial infection
As with all inappropriate use or too frequent dressing changes, particularly on patients with fragile skin, can result in skin stripping. If reddening or sensitization occur, discontinue use
ACTICOAT^◊ Post-Op should only be used in premature infants (<3weeks gestation) when clinical benefit outweighs any potential patient risks

Ordering Codes / Reimbursement Information

Product # Size Pcs/Pkg Pkg/Case HCPCS

66021770 10 x 12cm 5 10 A6212

66021771 10 x 20cm 5 5 A6212

66021772 10 x 25cm 5 5 A6212

™SILCRYST is a Trademark of NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals Corp. used under license.