Description
Smith & Nephew ACTICOAT Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing – 9 Configurations – Sizes 2" x 2" to 4" x 48" is a antimicrobial silver barrier dressing from Smith & Nephew that lays a nanocrystalline silver barrier over the wound bed that acts on bacteria inside the dressing. The line covers sizes from 2" x 2" to 4" x 48" across 9 configurations, so wound care and burn teams can match the exact size to the wound and the protocol. Each configuration is sold as 5/bx, 20 bx/cs with its own item number and price.
- Silver Technology – A unique construction featuring nanocrystalline silver (NCS) technology delivers a sustained antimicrobial action for up to 7 days on acute, chronic and burn wounds.
- Full Size Range – Configurations span sizes from 2" x 2" to 4" x 48", which keeps one item-number system across the whole range.
- Department Packaging – Sold as 5/bx, 20 bx/cs, so supply rooms can stock at the level each department actually uses.
- Wear Time – The dressing is designed to stay in place for up to 7 days, which reduces unnecessary changes.
Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing Built for Infection management in acute and chronic wounds
For infection management in acute and chronic wounds, the antimicrobial silver barrier dressing is specified around control, consistency and a setup the team can repeat. Up to three days for the antimicrobial silver barrier dressing Dressings. Bactericidal in as little as 30 minutes to help improve healing times, when compared to standard treatment. Prophylactic use of the antimicrobial silver barrier dressing helps to prevent infection. Early intervention as part of an infection management protocol has been shown to reduce the risk of progression to infection. For wound care and burn teams, that means a predictable setup and fewer mid-procedure workarounds.
Features and Benefits
Construction and Handling
- Conformable Fit – Flexible sheet conforms to body contours and can be cut to the shape of the wound.
Ordering and Workflow
- One Item-Number System – All 9 configurations sit under one listing, so reordering the exact size takes seconds.
- Stocked by the Package – Sold as 5/bx, 20 bx/cs as the manufacturer packages it, with the formula price applied to the full package.
Product Specifications
General
- Brand – Smith & Nephew.
- Product Type – Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing.
- Wear Time – Designed for wear of up to 7 days per the manufacturer.
Sizes and Packaging
- Size Range – Sizes from 2" x 2" to 4" x 48".
- Configurations – 9 manufacturer configurations are listed, each with its own SKU and price.
- Packaging – Sold as 5/bx, 20 bx/cs, exactly as the manufacturer lists it.
Reorder this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing alongside the rest of the Smith & Nephew range at MedicalEx, filed here under Antimicrobial Dressings.
Why Choose This Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing
Teams choose the ACTICOAT when they want the range, the documents and the pricing in one place. The manufacturer's specification is published for the line rather than summarized secondhand. That combination makes audits, reorders and preference cards straightforward to maintain.
- Consistent Handling – Every antimicrobial silver barrier dressing in the range handles alike, so the team's technique carries from one configuration to the next.
- Simpler Par Levels – With sizes from 2" x 2" to 4" x 48" under one listing, stocking decisions happen in one place instead of across scattered item pages.
- Documented Line – The documents and specifications for this line are published by the manufacturer and linked on this page, so verification takes minutes.
- Exact Reorders – Each of the 9 configurations keeps its own item number, so a repeat order lands on the identical item every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing come in?
It comes in sizes from 2" x 2" to 4" x 48". Every size carries its own item number and price on this listing, which keeps the ordered size and the shipped size identical.
How long can this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing stay in place?
The manufacturer designs it for wear of up to 7 days, depending on the wound and the protocol in use. Change it sooner if the dressing is saturated, leaking or lifted, as the linked manufacturer guidance describes.
How is this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing packaged?
It is sold as 5/bx, 20 bx/cs, exactly as the manufacturer lists it. The price shown applies to that full package, and the packaging is restated on every configuration in the listing.
Who makes this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing?
Smith & Nephew is the manufacturer, and the item numbers on this listing are the manufacturer's own. Brand and product details sit in the specifications section of this page.
Who uses this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing?
Wound care and burn teams use it for infection management in acute and chronic wounds. The listing states the configurations, the packaging and the item numbers those teams order against.
Is this the genuine manufacturer antimicrobial silver barrier dressing?
Yes. Every configuration on this listing carries the manufacturer's own item number, and the specification shown is the manufacturer's published specification for the line.
What should I check before ordering?
Check the configuration's size and packaging against the protocol in use, because each configuration is a distinct manufacturer item. The item number, the size and the pack are stated on every configuration in this listing.
