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ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing is an activated charcoal dressing with silver, enclosed in a non-adherent nylon sleeve. Traps odour while providing an effective barrier to bacterial penetration, which may help reduce infection.
Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety information exist for KCI products and therapies. Healthcare providers should review the product User Manual, Safety Information and/or Instructions for Use prior to application.
Traps Odor
By eliminating offensive odors, ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing helps improve the patient’s quality of life.1,2,3
Activated charcoal binds bacteria and toxins in the dressing
Antimicrobial activity within the dressing is proven effective* against 150 microorganisms associated with wound infection.4
*in vitro data on file.
Kills Bacteria
The silver has been proven to kill bacteria* and participate in the reduction of bioburden in the dressing.3
*in vitro data on file.
Traps odour while protecting against infection
ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing is in a class apart from other charcoal dressings. Its triple action traps odor while addressing its cause.
Antimicrobial Action
Odour and Exudate Management
Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety information exist for KCI products and therapies. Healthcare providers should review the product User Manual, Safety Information and/or Instructions for Use prior to application
ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and for adsorbing offending odour resulting from wounds; the binding properties of the dressing trap bacteria, bacterial toxins and odour. ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing is suitable as the first therapeutic step in the management of all chronic wounds. It is indicated for fungating carcinomas, ulcerative, traumatic and surgical wounds where bacterial contamination, infection or odour occurs.
ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing is suitable for use under compression bandaging.
Contraindications
ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing should not be used on third-degree burns.
Warnings
Before Application
Always refer to the instructions for use for full details. Select a size of ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing that is slightly larger than the wound. Prepare the wound according to appropriate wound management protocol. Before application of the dressing ensure that any necrotic tissue is removed by debridement. Prior to application the dressing can be impregnated with saline solution or sterile water.
Dressing Preparation
1. Carefully remove the dressing from the pouch using the aseptic technique and forceps.
2. If necessary you can fold the dressing to fit the wound shape. ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing should not be cut, otherwise particles of activated carbon may get into the wound and cause discolouration.
Dressing Application
1. Gently apply ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing to the wound. Either side of ACTISORB™ Silver 220 dressing can be placed on the wound. The properties of the dressing are most fully utilised when ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing makes direct contact with the wound.
Secondary Dressing Application
1. Cover and secure ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing with a secondary dressing such as TIELLE LIQUALOCK™ Dressings. Choose the secondary dressing based on the level of exudate. If required, the dressing may be held in place to aid application.
Dressing Change And Removal
1. ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing can remain on the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the level of exudate. The secondary absorbent dressing can be changed as required.
2.Gently remove the secondary dressing.
3.Gently remove ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing from the wound bed and discard
Do not re-use.
Do not re-sterilize.
Do not use if package is damaged.
The use by date of this product is printed on the packaging.
Caution: Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a properly licensed healthcare practitioner. This caution is not applicable outside the U.S.
The efficacy of ACTISORB™ Silver 220 Dressing is supported by a body of clinical and in vitro evidence.
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TITLE | STUDY TYPE | DATE | AUTHORS |
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Survey of 12,444 patients with chronic wounds treated with ACTISORB™ Silver 220 |
Clinical | 2002 | Stadler, et al. |
The effect of ACTISORB™ on chronic wounds with no clinical signs on infection. |
Clinical | 2004 | Soriano, et al. |
Antimicrobial efficacy of silver impregnated activated charcoal wound dressing |
In vitro poster Data on file | 2003 | Rennison, et al. |
Effect of ACTISORB™ on healing outcomes of chronic wounds |
Clinical | 2010 | Kerihuel, et al. |
PEG site infections: a novel use for Actisorb Silver 220 |
Case series | 2002 | Leak, et al. |
Actisorb Silver 220: a unique antibacterial dressing |
Case series | 2002 | Hampton, et al. |
Use of a charcoal dressing with silver on an MRSA-infected wound |
Case series | 2001 | Jackson, et al. |
A case study to demonstrate use of charcoal dressings with silver on MRSA-infected wound. |
Clinical | 2001 | Jackson, et al. |
A Comparison of the Antimicrobial Properties of Silver Dressings for Chronic Wound Care |
In vitro poster Data on file | 2002 | Addison, et al. |
The efficacy of silver-impregnated activates charcoal dressings in the management of malodourous critically colonized chronic venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. |
In vitro clinical | 2014 | Turton K, et al. |
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ACTISORB™ Plus 25 Dressing
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MAS065 | Carton of 10 | ||
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MAS105 | Carton of 11 | ||
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MAS190 | Carton of 11 |