3M™ Actisorb™ Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing

3M™ Actisorb™ Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing is intended to be used in the management of wound malodor. Comprised of activated charcoal cloth, impregnated with silver, enclosed in a non-adherent nylon sleeve.

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Benefits

• Activated charcoal traps bacteria
• Traps offensive odor (in vitro data with ethyl acetate and hydrogen sulfide as model compounds)
• Dressing is effective at reducing odors

Indications

3M™ Actisorb™ Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing is suitable for use in the management of all chronic wounds including fungating carcinomas, diabetic ulcers, decubitus (pressure) ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, mixed etiology ulcers, traumatic and surgical wounds where odor occurs.
3M™ Actisorb™ Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing is suitable for use under compression bandaging and can be combined with a non-adherent primary contact layer.

Contraindications

 3M™ Actisorb™ Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding should not be used on third-degree burns.

Warnings and Precautions

Should not be used on patients with known sensitivity to silver.
For external use only.
Do not cut, otherwise particles of activated charcoal may get in the wound and cause discoloration.
The dressing performance may be impaired by excess use of petrolatum-based ointments.
Clinicians/health care professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.

Active Ingredients

Activated charcoal, silver
 

How Supplied/Sizing
2(1/2)"x3(3/4)", 4(1/8)"x4(1/8)", 4(1/8)"x7(1/2)".
HCPCS Code
Product features
cancel Absorptive dressing format
cancel Alginate dressing format
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days
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cancel Fungicidal
cancel Gauze or non-woven dressing format
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cancel Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format
cancel Impermeable to outside contaminants
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cancel Moisture vapor permeable
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cancel Super absorbent polymers
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Other features
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Recommended Use

Diabetic Ulcers
Donor Sites
Fungating Carcinoma
Surgical Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Venous Ulcers

Mode of Use/Application

The properties of the dressing are most fully utilized with the dressing makes direct contact with the wound. Either side of the dressing can be applied to the wound bed. Do not cut dressing, fold, or pack as necessary. 3M™ Actisorb™ Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding dressing can be easily packed into deep wounds. The outer nylon envelope enables removal from the majority of wounds with minimal adherence or trauma. For lightly exuding wounds, Actisorb Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding dressing can be used in combination with a non-adherent contact layer. Depending on the level of exudate, an absorbent secondary dressing may be placed on top of the dressing. Secure the dressing in a manner appropriate for the indication. 
 

Removal & Change Frequency

The dressing can remain in situ up to seven days, depending on the level of exudate, while the secondary absorbent dressing is changed as required. Initially it may be necessary to change the dressings every 24 hours to ensure optimal dressing performance.
 

Clinically Tested

Latex-friendly
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
Non-sensitizing
Non-toxic

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