K-120-F211 v.3
Hygia Controlled Document
Effective Date: 4/12/2018
Reprocessed by
434 Industrial Lane Birmingham, AL 35211
1-866-943-6670
Instructions for Use
Hygia Reprocessed Currie ALP Sleeve IFU
Reprocessed Device for Single Use.
Caution:
Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
NON-STERILE
NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
Sleeves Description
Hygia Reprocessed Currie Medical ALP® Sleeves
Indications for Use
The ALP® Sleeve garment is recommended for use in patients for whom external compression therapy using the
ALTERNATING LEG PRESSURE® (ALP®) SYSTEM is indicated to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and
resulting pulmonary embolism due to the presence of risk factors for thrombosis formation. The sleeves are used as a
non-invasive therapeutic method to prevent deep vein thrombosis, and treat venous leg ulcers and edema that result from
venous insufficiency.
Warnings/Precautions/Complications
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The pump connections should be checked to make sure they are securely locked and that the garment has been
properly applied with the tubing at the ankle. Application of the device contrary to this could cause the
compression to work against blood flow and cause blood stasis.
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If the patient experiences leg pain, tingling, or numbness remove the garment.
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If the compression is discontinued for 30 minutes or longer in a patient considered at risk of developing venous
complication, perform a noninvasive evaluation for deep vein thrombosis before resuming compression therapy.
Directions for Use
1. Plug the air pump into an appropriate electrical outlet. DO NOT TURN ON THE PUMP AT THIS TIME.
2. Remove the garments from the bag. The garments may be used on either leg.
3. Unfold the garments and holding the ankle section of the sleeve against the patient’s ankle, wrap the sleeve
securely around the ankle and calf, attaching the hook edge securely to the sleeve. The sleeve should fit
securely, but not tightly, around all sections of the patient’s leg. The end where the tubing is located should be
placed at the ankle.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other leg.
Note: If only one garment is to be used, simply leave the unused air outlet on the pump free (no tubing attached).
5. Air tubing is required to connect the garment to the pump and is provided separately. Use the tubing from
Healthcare Service and Supply for this purpose (ALP® 25). Attach the garments to the air tubing using the white
snap lock connectors. Each tubing has a male end connector at one end and a female end connector at the
other. The female end (large white connector) will fit to the male end (small white connector) that is on the
garment. Make certain that a “click” sound is heard to ensure a solid connection.
6. Attach the other end(s) of the air tubing (male end) to the large white female connector(s) on the pump. Make
certain that a click is heard with each snap lock connection. If you need to disconnect the tubing, press the silver
colored tab on the large white (female) connector and pull apart.
7. Adjust the pump pressure to the recommended pressure setting unless otherwise specified/ordered by a
physician.
8. Press the on/off switch to turn the pump on.
