Smith & Nephew

Acticoat Site. This silver-coated antimicrobial barrier dressing is specifically designed to help manage infection risks around IV lines, central venous catheters, and external fixation sites. It has a circular shape, central opening, and slit to allow for easy placement in round percutaneous insertion sites. The dressing provides high absorption and can be left in place for up to 7 days for continuous antimicrobial activity throughout the entire wear time of the dressing.

The product is formulated with Silcryst nanocrystalline (Ag⁺, Ag) silver technology and provides bactericidal activity against multiple strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other difficult-to-treat pathogens.

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Medela

Invia Healing System. This negative pressure wound therapy system has an infection-preventing dual mechanism that includes antimicrobial properties and active drainage that control infection. The new system includes the Vario 18 AC/DC c/I aspirator pump that applies a gentle negative pressure to the wound and an advanced wound kit designed to control infection and promote healing. The Invia System includes an antimicrobial gauze-based dressing and is indicated for use on various wounds, such as diabetic/neuropathic and pressure wounds; chronic, acute, and dehisced wounds; partial-thickness burns; and flaps and grafts.

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