Smith & Nephew Bactigras Antiseptic Wound Dressing - 15 X 100 cm, box of 10

Bactigras Antiseptic 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 of Bactigras Antiseptic Dressing  :

• 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.

Specifications of Smith & Nephew Bactigras Antiseptic Dressing: 

IFU for Bactigras Antiseptic Dressing:

• Select the correct size bactigras antiseptic 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 antiseptic dressing:

• 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 for Bactigras antiseptic dressing :

• Should not be used if the seal is broken.
• Bactigras antiseptic dressing should be applied directly to the wound surface under sterile conditions using forceps.
• Should be stored under controlled room temperature (<25 degrees Centigrade).