Antimicrobial dressing | Smith+Nephew

Preventing infection

Use a range of silver and other antimicrobial dressings to act as physical barriers that help prevent infection and kill the bacteria within the dressing.

Antimicrobial infection dressings

Advanced nanocrystalline silver dressings for broad-spectrum antimicrobial action to kill bacteria within the dressing.

Prepare the wound bed – Debridement solutions to help clear non-viable or devitalised tissue
Regulate wound moisture – Absorbent and breathable options to support a balanced wound environment and help inhibit bacterial growth within the dressing
Structure care pathway – Tools for decision-making and treatment selection to help protect wounds against the risk of infection

ACTICOAT^◊

Antimicrobial Barrier Dressings

A unique construction featuring nanocrystalline silver (NCS) technology delivers a sustained antimicrobial action for up to 7 days on acute, chronic and burn wounds^*1-4

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ACTICOAT^◊ FLEX

Antimicrobial Barrier Dressings

Combines nanocrystalline silver (NCS) technology with a flexible low-adherent layer to conform to body contours, delivering a sustained antimicrobial action for up to 7 days^*1-5

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Antimicrobial iodine products

Provide long-lasting antimicrobial control using cadexomer iodine, capable of supporting healing by managing exudate, slough, debris and wound bioburden within the cadexomer.

Disrupt mature biofilm – Absorb biofilm and reduce the bacterial load within the dressing
Deliver a broad-spectrum antimicrobial action – Rapidly kills common wound pathogens such as MRSA, VRE and odour-causing bacteria
Absorb slough – Microbead technology to draw out exudate and debris, cleansing the wound bed
Support healing – Evidence-based products to remove contaminants and support the healing response

IODOSORB^◊

Cadexomer Iodine Range

Dual-action composition provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity,^1,2 with desloughing^3,4 and high fluid-handling properties,^5-7 making it effective against chronic wound biofilm in vitro and in vivo^8-18 Prepare to progress Smart micro-bead technology is loaded with 0.9% elemental iodine to offer sustained release when in contact with wound fluid.^19-21 Available as IODOSORB Ointment, IODOSORB Powder and IODOFLEX Dressings.*

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Antimicrobial foam dressings

Combine exudate management, infection prevention and patient comfort using multi-layer silver-infused foam dressings with gentle silicone.

Prevent infection – Provide an antimicrobial barrier, with silver-infused foam to kill bacteria within the dressings
Manage wound fluid – Absorbent foam dressings lock fluid away from the wound surface
Provide comfort – Gentle silicone adhesion with breathable top layer and conformable for hard-to-dress areas
Minimize unnecessary dressing changes – Dressings designed for a long wear time

ALLEVYN^◊ Ag+ SURGICAL

Antimicrobial Foam Dressing

Trusted to offer comfort and flexibility while reducing the bacterial bioburden in post-operative incision care.^1-3

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Protect against the risk of infection

Preventing infection