Main Specifications

• Actisorb Silver 220 Activated Charcoal Dressing with Silver is an activated charcoal dressing with silver, enclosed in a non-adherent nylon sleeve.
• Actisorb Silver 220 is different from other charcoal dressings, it has a triple  action that not only masks odour but also addresses its cause. 
• Antimicrobial action - Actisorb Silver 220 is effective against 150 microorganisms associated with wound infection, including MRSA and VRE.
• A recent study shows the dressing provides effective antimicrobial action without causing  any harm to host cells nor preventing fibroblast proliferation.
• Odour and exudate management - Actisorb Silver 220 eliminates malodour thereby improving the patient’s quality of life. As malodour might be accompanied by wound fluids, Actisorb Silver 220 is able to manage  exudate and helps maintain a moist wound healing environment.
• Actisorb Silver 220 is indicated to manage bacterial contamination, infection or odour in a wide range of wounds, including: Pressure ulcers; Leg ulcers deriving from different aetiologies; Diabetic foot ulcers; Fungating carcinoma; Traumatic and surgical wounds where bacterial contamination, infection or odour occurs.