Description
Smith & Nephew ACTICOAT FLEX 7 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing – 6 Configurations – Sizes 1" x 24" to 8" x 16" 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 1" x 24" 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 5/bx, 10 bx/cs 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 1" x 24" to 8" x 16", which keeps one item-number system across the whole range.
- Department Packaging – Sold as 5/bx, 10 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
The antimicrobial silver barrier dressing is built for infection management in acute and chronic wounds, and the design centers on the details that decide how the work feels at the bedside and in the treatment room. 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 Flex 3 Dressing offers up to 3 days’ use. the antimicrobial silver barrier dressing offers up to 7 days' use. That consistency is what wound care and burn teams feel first: the antimicrobial silver barrier dressing sets up fast and works as expected.
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 5/bx, 10 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 1" x 24" to 8" x 16".
- Configurations – 6 manufacturer configurations are listed, each with its own SKU and price.
- Packaging – Sold as 5/bx, 10 bx/cs, exactly as the manufacturer lists it.
Shop the full Smith & Nephew range at MedicalEx, or browse the wider Antimicrobial Dressings department for related supplies.
Why Choose This Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing
Teams choose the ACTICOAT FLEX 7 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.
- Trained-In Behavior – Because the antimicrobial silver barrier dressing is consistent across sizes from 1" x 24" to 8" x 16", new staff learn one setup instead of several.
- Visible Stock Picture – A single listing shows the whole range at once, which makes gaps in the par cart easy to spot and fix.
- Manufacturer-Backed Design – The line is designed and specified by Smith & Nephew for infection management in acute and chronic wounds, so buyers verify real specifications before the item reaches the shelf.
- No Substitute Risk – Ordering by item number across 6 configurations removes the guesswork that leads to wrong-size substitutions.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing come in?
It comes in sizes from 1" x 24" 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 5/bx, 10 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.
Where can I find the instructions for use?
They are linked under Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides on this page, straight from the manufacturer. The documents carry the specification and size information for the line.
Who makes this antimicrobial silver barrier dressing?
Smith & Nephew makes it, and MedicalEx lists it under the manufacturer's own item numbers. The brand and product type are stated in the product specifications on 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.
