BACTIGRAS Chlorhexidine Acetate Impregnated Antiseptic Paraffin Gauze Dressing (sterile)

BACTIGRAS antiseptic paraffin gauze dressing impregnated with chlorhexidine acetate

BACTIGRAS is an open-weave gauze dressing impregnated with white soft paraffin containing 0.5% chlorhexidine acetate, which has proven antiseptic activity and reduces wound colonisation in vivo. The product is not self-adhesive; a suitably sized island dressing is required to secure it.

BACTIGRAS dressing specification

Product name: BACTIGRAS antiseptic paraffin gauze dressing impregnated with chlorhexidine acetate (sterile)
Packaging: 1 pc/pack
Waterproof: No
Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew plc, Building 5, Croxley Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8YE, United Kingdom, +44 (0)1923 477100
EC REP: Smith & Nephew Operations B.V., Bloemlaan 2, 2132 NP Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, +31 20 654 3999

Available sizes:

• 5 x 5 cm
• 10 x 10 cm
• 15 x 20 cm

BACTIGRAS dressing properties:

• Chlorhexidine has proven antiseptic activity and is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms, including MRSA.
• Does not adhere to the wound in the case of abrasions.
• Made of an open-weave material, which allows viscous exudate to pass through into the secondary dressing and allows the dressing to be removed from the wound in one piece.
• Can be left on the wound for up to four days.

BACTIGRAS dressing indications:

• For topical use in the treatment of wounds at risk of infection or infected wounds; in the case of infected wounds, alongside systemic antibacterial treatment.
• Suitable for covering minor burns and scalds, lacerations, abrasions and other injuries involving skin loss, as well as donor and recipient graft sites.