Description
Smith & Nephew ACTICOAT FLEX 3 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing – 6 Configurations – Sold as 6/bx 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 16" x 16" to 8" x 16" across 6 configurations, so wound care and burn teams can match the exact size to the wound and the protocol. Each configuration is sold as 6/bx with its own item number and price.
- Silver Technology – Combines nanocrystalline silver (NCS) technology with a flexible low-adherent layer to conform to body contours, maintaining a sustained antimicrobial action within the dressing for up to 7 days.
- Full Size Range – Configurations span sizes from 16" x 16" to 8" x 16", which keeps one item-number system across the whole range.
- Department Packaging – Sold as 6/bx, 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
The work of infection management in acute and chronic wounds sets the design brief for this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing, from the first handling detail to the last. Bactericidal within the dressing in as little as 30 minutes to help improve healing times, when compared to standard treatment. Depending on dressing selection. the antimicrobial silver barrier dressing offers up to 3 days’ use. the antimicrobial silver barrier dressing Flex 7 Dressing offers up to 7 days' use. 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 6 configurations sit under one listing, so reordering the exact size takes seconds.
- Stocked by the Package – Sold as 6/bx 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 16" x 16" to 8" x 16".
- Configurations – 6 manufacturer configurations are listed, each with its own SKU and price.
- Packaging – Sold as 6/bx, exactly as the manufacturer lists it.
See more antimicrobial silver barrier dressing options from Smith & Nephew at MedicalEx, or compare related lines inside Antimicrobial Dressings.
Why Choose This Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing
Teams choose the ACTICOAT FLEX 3 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 16" x 16" to 8" x 16" 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 6 configurations keeps its own item number, so a repeat order lands on the identical item every time.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing come in?
It comes in sizes from 16" x 16" to 8" x 16". Each configuration is listed separately with its own manufacturer item number and its own price, so the size on the order is the size that ships.
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 6/bx, 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.
Where can I find the instructions for use?
The manufacturer documents for this line are linked in the Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides section of this page. They carry the full specification, the size chart and the handling instructions for the item.
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.
