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Dear User,
we are delighted that you have chosen Ofa Bamberg
compression stockings and thank you for putting your
trust in us. Please take a moment to read through this
product information carefully. For optimal compression
therapy effectiveness!
Intended use
Compression stockings are used to treat phlebo-
logical and lymphological arm and leg conditions,
as well as lipedema. Different products are used
depending on the indication.
Effective principle of medical compression
stockings
Products tailored to the respective indication and con-
trolled pressure accelerate blood reflux, improve micro-
circulation in the tissue and increase lymph flow.
Important information
Only wear compression stockings after consul-
tation with your doctor. Wearing your stockings
daily and holding regular consultations with your
doctor will ensure successful treatment! The stock-
ings must be obtained from a medically trained
specialist retailer. Your specialist retailer will also
advise you on how to put the compression stock-
ings on correctly. If you experience leg pain or skin
irritation while wearing these stockings, please
consult your doctor immediately. You can prevent
skin reactions in the area around the grip tops by
slightly adjusting the grip tops several times during
the day. We test our products within the scope of
a comprehensive quality assurance. However, if you
still have cause for complaint, please contact your
specialist retailer. Do not attempt to perform re-
pairs yourself. Return the stockings to the specialist
retailer who sold them to you. Any pilling of the
material that may arise due to friction with other
garments will not reduce the stocking’s quality.
Care instructions
The product is suitable for immediate use. We
recommend washing the product before wearing
it for the first time. Then wash daily by hand or
on a delicate fabric program. Wash the stockings
separately with mild detergent without fabric
softener (e.g. Ofa Clean special detergent) at a
maximum temperature of 40 °C and rinse them
well. The stockings can be spun gently, but do not
wring them out. Dry your compression stockings
in air or in a dryer on a gentle cycle. Do not place
them on a heater or in direct sunlight. Never iron
the stockings. To maintain the effectiveness of your
stockings, please do not use chemical cleaning
agents, petrol, or fabric softeners. These substances
damage the knitted fabric. Compression stockings
are largely resistant to fats and oils, but should
not come into contact with ointments. Stockings
with silicone-coated grip tops should generally
not come into contact with solvents, ointments,
re-greasing washing lotions and body creams.
Indications (see also AWMF Medical
Compression Therapy Guideline 037/005,
Version 12/18)
– Improvement of venous symptoms and quality
of life with chronic venous diseases
– Prevention and treatment of venous edema
– Prevention and treatment of venous skin alterations
– Eczema and pigmentation
– Lipodermatosclerosis and atrophie blanche
– Therapy and pain reduction for venous leg
ulcers, including relapse prevention
– Treatment of arterial and venous leg ulcers
(see contraindications!)
– Varicose veins
– Initial phase after treatment for varicose veins
– Functional venous insufficiency
– Venous malformations
– Venous thrombosis
– Condition after thrombosis
– Post-thrombotic syndrome
– Thrombosis prophylaxis in mobile patients
– Lymphedema
– Edema in pregnancy
– Post-traumatic/post-operative edema
– Cyclic idiopathic edema
– Stage II lipedema and above
– Venous stasis resulting from immobility (arthro-
genic congestive syndrome, paresis, and partial
paresis of the extremity)
– Occupation-related edema (occupations involv-
ing long periods of standing and sitting)
– Medication-related edema, if change of medica-
tion not possible
– Obesity with functional venous insufficiency
– Inflammatory dermatoses of the legs
– Nausea, dizziness, and congestion complaints
during pregnancy
– Condition after burns
– Scar treatment
Contraindications
Absolute contraindications:
– Advanced peripheral arterial occlusive disease
– Congestive heart failure
– Septic phlebitis
– Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Relative contraindications:
– Weeping dermatoses
– Allergies to compression stocking materials
– Severe sensitivity disorders of the extremity
– Advanced peripheral neuropathy
(e.g. diabetes mellitus)
– Chronic polyarthritis
No liability is accepted if these
contraindications are not observed.
Risks and side effects
Users with sensitive skin may experience itching and
skin irritation when using compression stockings.
Adequate skin care is therefore recommended.
If you suffer the following symptoms, please
remove the stockings immediately and discuss
further treatment with your doctor: blue or white
coloration of the toes, sensations of discomfort
and numbness, increasing pain, shortness of
breath and sweating, acute movement restrictions.
Warranty
The shelf life of medical compression stockings is
limited to 3 years when properly stored. Added
to this is the wearing time, which is a maximum
of 6 months with regular use and proper care.
After this period, the products are excluded from
the warranty.
Defects attributable to normal wear and tear or
improper use are not covered by the guarantee.
Improper use also includes any subsequent
modification to the product that has not been
carried out by the manufacturer.
The product is intended for use by a single patient.
If it is passed on to other persons for reuse, the
manufacturer's product liability is no longer valid.
Disposal
After the end of the usage period, please dispose of
the product in accordance with local regulations.
Mandatory reporting
Due to legal requirements, patients and users are
obliged to report immediately any serious incidents
which have occurred in connection with the product
and which have resulted in, or could have led to
a significant deterioration in the state of health or
to death, immediately to the manufacturer and the
competent national authority (in Germany BfArM).
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