3M 105220 - ACTISORB Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing, 4 1/8" X 4 1/8", 10/bx, 5bx/cs
3M 105220 ACTISORB Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing
3M Actisorb Silver 220 Activated Charcoal Dressing with Silver 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.
Dressings contain pure activated carbon impregnated with silver (33 and 25 ug/cm2 respectively), enclosed in a non-adherent nylon sleeve.
The charcoal traps odour in the dressing,1 binds bacteria and toxins that impair the healing process.1 Silver controls a wide range of bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens that can occur in a wound.2
Malodour is one of the most distressing symptoms for patients.3 It can cause depression and social isolation, which may impact on social and family relations for the patient.3,4 Through eliminating offensive odours, dressings lead to an improvement in quality of life for a patient and clinician.
Features and Benefits of 3M 105220 ACTISORB Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing
- Activated charcoal traps odour in the dressing(1)
- Activated charcoal binds bacteria and toxins that impair the healing process(1)
- Silver kills the bacteria in the dressing(5)
3M 105220 ACTISORB Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing Instructions for Use
Before application
Always refer to the instructions for use for full details. Select a size of 3M Actisorb Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding 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.
Dressing preparation
- Carefully remove the dressing from the pouch using an aseptic technique and forceps.
- If necessary, you can fold the dressing to fit the wound shape.
- Actisorb Silver 220 Dressing should not be cut, as particles of activated carbon may get into the wound and cause discoloration.
- 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 utilized when Actisorb Silver 220 Dressing makes direct contact with the wound.
- Cover and secure Actisorb Silver 220 Dressing with a secondary dressing such as one from the 3M Kerrafoam Dressings.
- Choose the secondary dressing based on the level of exudate.
- If required, the dressing may be held in place to aid application.
- Actisorb Silver 220 Dressing can remain on the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the level of exudate. The secondary dressing can be changed as required.
- Gently remove the secondary dressing.
- Gently remove Actisorb Silver 220 Dressing from the wound bed and discard.
3M 105220 ACTISORB Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing Specifications
Brands | Actisorb |
Factory ISO Certification | No ISO Certification information available |
HCPCS Code | A4649 |
Dimensions and Classifications of 3M 105220 ACTISORB Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing
Overall Length (Imperial) | 4.2 in |
Overall Length (Metric) | 10.5 cm |
Overall Width (Imperial) | 4.2 in |
Overall Width (Metric) | 10.5 cm |
