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Indications:
• chronic venous insufficiency – subjective and objective manifestations, prevention
• primary and secondary varices of the legs
• deep venous thrombosis
• swelling associated with post-thrombotic syndrome after deep venous
phlebothrombosis
• conditions after phlebothrombosis and thrombophlebitis of the legs
• lymphedema (primary and secondary)
• lipoedema
• leg ulcer therapy
If this is the first time you use compression medical hosiery, always consult your doctor
to select the proper compression class of the product or have your medical condition
regularly examined.
Contraindications:
• Acute weeping skin manifestations
• acute limb ischemia
• critical limb ischemia
• decompensated cardiac insufficiency
• phlegmasia coerulea dolens, phlegmasia alba dolens
• Hypersensitivity to materials used
• limb sensitivity disorders (e.g., peripheral neuropathy in diabetes mellitus)
Your doctor should consider the use of the product in view of the known contraindications
and possible risks compared to the product’s therapeutic benefits.
Target group:
Patients with primary and secondary varices, patients with deep venous phlebothrombosis,
and patients with the above indications. The product may be used only on healthy and
intact skin. If the skin is damaged, apply suitable wound dressing. The product is intended
for all age groups and both sexes. The product may be used in pregnancy without limitation.
Side effects:
Side effects may occur especially when using a wrong size of the product or if the product is
used outside strenuous activities. This may cause pressure sores, impaired blood circulation
due to compression of blood vessels, or deterioration of sensitivity due to excessive
compression of the nerves. Sensitive and hypersensitive individuals may experience skin
irritation (redness, itching, or blistering) at the place of contact of the product materials
with the skin.
How to choose the correct size:
In order to achieve the desired effects, you must select the correct size of the product.
Determine the size according to the size table by measuring the circumference at the
points indicated in the figure.