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ACTISORB® Dressings

ACTISORB® dressing is an activated charcoal dressing encased in a nylon sleeve. ACTISORB® is designed to trap wound malodour whilst protecting the wound from infection.

The activated charcoal layer in ACTISORB® dressing is impregnated with silver, for protection from infection. By removing harmful elements from the wound, a more stable wound healing environment can be achieved.

ACTISORB DRSSING

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How ACTISORB® Works


ACTISORB® dressing combines a unique triple action which makes it very different to regular Silver Antimicrobial dressings.

ACTISORB MOA

 

ACTISORB® is effective wet or dry for consistent adsorption of bacteria

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Please click on the tabel for the full list of ACTISORB® references:

For more detailed clincial and in vitro work on the benefits of ACTISORB®, please click one of the links below.

 

Addison EWMA Granada 2002 ACTISORB.

Cullen 2003 POSTER.

Greenhalgh 2003 POSTER

Internal clinical review ACTISORB 2003.

Internal report on 12,444 patients.

Kramer 2003 POSTER

Morrison 2002 POSTER.

Rennison 2003 POSTER

Warrick 2003 POSTER

 

 

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ACTISORB® INDICATIONS

ACTISORB® Antimicrobial binding dressings provide an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and for absorbing offending odour resulting from wounds; the binding properties of the dressing trap bacteria, bacterial toxins and odour. ACTISORB® Antimicrobial Binding Dressing may help to reduce infection in partial and full thickness wounds including:

  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Surgical wounds
  • Diabetic Ulcers
  • First and second degree burns
  • Venous Ulcers

Please refer in full to the Instructions for use leaflet provided in the product packaging.

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Description:
1. Prior to swabbing, cleanse the wound with sterile saline to remove all loose debris, remains of therapeutic agents and necrotic tissue.
2. Ensure that complete hemostasis has been achieved before obtaining the specimen. Do not perform sharp wound debridement prior to sample collection.
3. Moisten wound area to be swabbed with a few (up to five) drops of saline. Care should be taken not to flood the wound with excessive saline.
4. Avoid swabbing areas that contain blood, necrotic material, thick slough or fibrinous tissue.
5. Using a sterile swab provided in the kit, collect the wound fluid sample by pressing the head of the swab flat against the base of the wound and gently rolling it back and forth several times while applying pressure. Continue rolling the swab head until fully coated and discoloured by wound fluid.
6. Test fresh sample swabs as soon as possible after collection. Follow test procedure instructions.

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WOUNDCHEK™ Protease Status Specimen Collection (Serena's Technique)

Description:
1. Prior to swabbing, cleanse the wound with sterile saline to remove all loose debris, remains of therapeutic agents and necrotic tissue.
2. Ensure that complete hemostasis has been achieved before obtaining the specimen. Do not perform sharp wound debridement prior to sample collection.
3. Moisten wound area to be swabbed with a few (up to five) drops of saline. Care should be taken not to flood the wound with excessive saline.
4. Avoid swabbing areas that contain blood, necrotic material, thick slough or fibrinous tissue.
5. Using a sterile swab provided in the kit, collect the wound fluid sample by pressing the head of the swab flat against the base of the wound and gently rolling it back and forth several times while applying pressure. Continue rolling the swab head until fully coated and discoloured by wound fluid.
6. Test fresh sample swabs as soon as possible after collection. Follow test procedure instructions.

Disclaimer
The product information on this page is not intended for, or to be used by health care professionals or users in the United States