Don?t Just Mask the Odor, Address the Cause. ACTISORB Silver Antimicrobial Binding Dressing 220 is an activated charcoal dressing with silver, enclosed in a non-adherent nylon sleeve. ACTISORB Silver 220 traps odor while providing an effective barrier to bacterial penetration, which may reduce infection. Traps odor. By eliminating offensive odors, ACTISORB Silver 220 helps improve the patient?s quality of life. Activated charcoal binds bacteria and toxins in the dressing. Antimicrobial activity within the dressing is proven effective* against 150 microorganisms associated with wound infection. Kills bacteria. The silver has been proven to kill bacteria* and participate in the reduction of bioburden in the dressing.