Why does Acticoat promote some staining or discoloration in the wound?
Staining, discoloration, or silver specks may appear in the wound bed after the application of Acticoat because when silver oxidizes, it turns black. The discoloration or presence of silver specks is temporary and will dissipate over a 2-14 day period. This causes no harm to the patient. Also, the healthy skin surrounding the wound may have a light brown, yellow or black staining where the Acticoat has overlapped the healthy skin. Again, this is normal and should not be a concern to the clinician or patient. The note, “may cause transient discoloration” is referred to in the Instructions for Use package insert.
