Smith & Nephew Bactigras Antiseptic Dressing – 10 X 30 cm

BACTIGRAS Chlorhexidine Gauze Dressing is a sterile medicated Tulle-Gras dressing composed of Leno Weave Gauze, White Soft Paraffin and Chlorhexidine Acetate 0.5%. The action of chlorhexidine acetate acts against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative bacteria. This dressing is used for prevention of infection in skin loss lesions.

Commonly used for:

• Minor burns and scalds, lacerations, abrasions and other skin loss wounds
• Donor and recipient graft sites
• Where the wound is no more than 10% of the body area
• Where there is a risk of infection
• On already infected wounds in conjunction with systemic antibiotics

IFU:

• Select the correct size dressing and peel open the pouch or tear end from roll pack
• Using gloves and forceps, remove protector papers
• Lay over wound in a single layer in direct contact with the wound surface
• Apply a secondary absorbent dressing if required and secure in place with a dressing retention bandage or dressing fixation sheet

How to Remove Bactigras:

• BACTIGRAS may be left in place when the absorbent secondary dressing is changed
• The frequency of changing will depend on the clinical circumstances and this can vary from more than once a day to twice per week
• If the dressing sticks soak it off gently with sterile saline solution

Precautions:

• Should not be used if the seal is broken
• Dressing should be applied directly to the wound surface under sterile conditions using forceps
• Should be stored under controlled room temperature (<25 degrees Centigrade)
• The Bactigras antiseptic dressing is available in the size 10 cm X 30 cm
• They come in a standard packing of 10 dressings per box
• This is meant for administration to both Adults & Children and the frequency of application will depend upon the clinical circumstances