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ACTICOAT™ SITE

Silver-coated Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

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ACTICOAT SITE 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◊ Site is an antimicrobial absorbent 3-layer dressing consisting of the following:

  • A nanocrystalline silver-coated polyurethane wound contact layer
  • a white polyurethane foam layer and
  • a blue waterproof polyurethane film layer

The dressing provides an effective barrier to microbial contamination protecting the insertion site from invasive pathogenic microorganisms. Nanocrystalline silver is also effective against micro-organisms present in the wound.

Indications

ACTICOAT◊ Site is indicated as a dressing for use around vascular and non-vascular percutaneous device sites such as intravenous catheter insertion sites and external fixation sites. ACTICOAT◊ Site may be left in place for up to 7 days.

ACTICOAT◊ Site may be used on infected insertion sites. Where the product is used on infected insertion sites, the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol.

Contraindications / Precautions

Contraindications

  • Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver
  • Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to polyurethane
  • Do not use on patients during MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination because the image at the dressing site may be distorted

Precautions

  • For external use only 
  • ACTICOAT◊ Site is not compatible with oil-based products such as petrolatum
  • ACTICOAT◊ Site may not be compatible with topical antimicrobials
  • ACTICOAT◊ Site is not compatible with oxidising agents (eg. EUSOL) as these can breakdown the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing
  • Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements eg. EEG and ECG
  • Prior to administering radiation therapy, remove ACTICOAT◊ Site. A new dressing can be applied following treatment
  • If reddening or sensitisation occurs, discontinue use
  • ACTICOAT◊ Site should be removed prior to X-ray as it may obscure imaging

Ordering Codes / Reimbursement Information

Product# Size Pcs/Pkg Pkg/Case HCPCS
20611 1 disk with 4mm central opening 10 10 A6209

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

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