Acticoat* Site is an antimicrobial absorbent 3-layer dressing consisting of the following:

• A nanocrystalline silver coated polyurethane wound contact layer
• a white polyurethane foam layer and
• a blue waterproof polyurethane film layer

Acticoat Site is indicated as a dressing for use around vascular and non-vascular percutaneous device sites such as intravenous catheter insertion sites and external fixation sites. Acticoat Site may be left in place for up to 7 days.

Acticoat Site may be used on infected insertion sites. Where the product is used on infected insertion sites, the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol.

Contra-indications

• Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver
• Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to polyurethane
• Do not use on patients during MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination

• For external use only
• Acticoat Site is not compatible with oil-based products such as petrolatum
• Acticoat Site may not be compatible with topical antimicrobials although specific testing to assess this has not been performed
• Acticoat Site is not compatible with oxidising agents (eg. EUSOL) as these can breakdown the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements eg. EEG and ECG
• Prior to administering radiation therapy, remove Acticoat Site. A new dressing can be applied following treatment
• If reddening or sensitisation occurs, discontinue use
• Transient pain on application may be experienced.  This can be minimised by carefully following the application instructions.  Should continuous pain be experienced after application remove the dressing and discontinue use.