Smith & Nephew Acticoat Flex 3 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

Acticoat Absorbent Dressing Instructions

Acticoat Dressing Instructions are as follows

• Cleanse the wound using conventional, non-oil-based techniques and leave wound moist
• Remove the dressing from the package and cut to shape as necessary
• Moisten ACTICOAT Flex 3 Antimicrobial Dressing with sterile water or tap water
• Do not use saline if possible
• Apply the dressing to the wound surface (either side down) and secure with an appropriate secondary dressing that will maintain a moist environment
• The dressing should be kept moist, but not so wet that tissue maceration occurs
• Examine the dressing to ensure a moist environment is being maintained - Change the dressing depending on the amount of exudate and the condition of the wound
• If the dressing dries and adheres to the wound, moisten or soak the dressing prior to removal
• Avoid forceful removal and disruption of the healing wound
   

Precautions:

• For external use only
• Protect from light
• Not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. EEG, ECG
• If reddening or sensitization occurs, discontinue use
• Do not use contents if package is opened or damaged
• Not intended for use on third-degree burns
• Only use on premature infants (less than 37 weeks gestation) when the clinical benefits outweigh the potential risks
• Not intended to provide sole treatment for infected wounds. May be used on infected wounds which are being managed per local clinical protocols

Contraindications:

• Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver
• Do not use on patients during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination
• Prior to administrating radiation therapy, remove Acticoat Flex 3. A new dressing may be applied following each treatment

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   Jun 25, 2017

   it's the exact product I

   it's the exact product I needed.

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   Question: At a recent wound seminar we were told that once the acticoat products are opened they lose a lot of their potency . esp after about 4 days. Where I work we cut off what is need and reseal the packet for use over the next couple of weeks. Any info on loss of effectiveness once exposed to the air?

   Asked by Neryl Y. on Oct 6, 2019 Report
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     Answer: Instructions
     For external use only
     Protect from light
     Not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum
     Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. EEG, ECG
     If reddening or sensitization occurs, discontinue use
     Do not use contents if package is opened or damaged
     Not intended for use on third-degree burns
     Only use on premature infants (less than 37 weeks gestation) when the clinical benefits outweigh the potential risks
     Not intended to provide sole treatment for infected wounds.
     May be used on infected wounds which are being managed per local clinical protocols.

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer Oct 7, 2019

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   Question: Can healthy skin be affected?

   Asked by Susan on May 2, 2019 Report
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     Answer: No,Smith & Nephew Acticoat Flex 3 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing will not affect healthy skin.

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer May 3, 2019

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   Question: Is this dressing compatible with hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

   Asked by Marion L. on Apr 5, 2019 Report
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     Answer: We are not medically trained to answer this question. As per the manufacturer, it is not meant for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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   Question: Just a quick query about Acticoat dressings which we received for one of our Residents from the Dressing Clinic in CUH. There are no instructions with these and I presume they need to be wet prior to application .( wet with sterile water / tap water and not NACL )It would be great if you could clarify this please.
   Kind Regards,
   Margaret.

   Asked by Margaret Q. on Jun 7, 2018 Report
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     Answer: Instructions for Use:
     - Cleanse the wound using conventional, non-oil-based techniques and leave wound moist
     - Remove the dressing from the package and cut to shape as necessary
     - Moisten ACTICOAT Flex 3 Antimicrobial Dressing with sterile water or tap water
     - Do not use saline if possible
     - Apply the dressing to the wound surface (either side down) and secure with an appropriate secondary dressing that will maintain a moist environment
     - The dressing should be kept moist, but not so wet that tissue maceration occurs
     - Examine the dressing to ensure a moist environment is being maintained
     - Change the dressing depending on the amount of exudate and the condition of the wound
     - If the dressing dries and adheres to the wound, moisten or soak the dressing prior to removal
     - Avoid forceful removal and disruption of the healing wound
     You can also visit our website for further help.

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer Jun 9, 2018

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