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Product description
The Compreflex
Standard Calf and Foot is
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an inelastic two-component product that
provides precise compression ranges of
21–46 mmHg in the calf region thanks to the
use of the Accutabs. The element provides
up to 40 mmHg of compression for the foot.
The product is combined with a pair of Basic
Liners to protect the skin.
Intended purpose
These inelastic wraps are compression
therapy devices used on the calf and foot.
Compression therapy improves venous and
lymphatic return, which reduces venous
and lymphatic edema. It is used in the initial
decongestion phase of lymphatic edema and
pronounced venous edema as an alternative
to wrapping with bandages. This medical
device is intended for multiple use and is not
sterile.
Effect of medical compression
Compression products apply a carefully
controlled pressure on tissue and veins. This
improves the blood return in the veins and
increases the lymphatic flow. At the same
time, it improves microcirculation and there-
fore the supply to the tissue.
Target group
The intended target group includes patients
who have been prescribed a compression
product for individual compression therapy
by the responsible physician or trained health
professional. The target group also includes
user groups from health care professions who
apply the products to patients.
Indications and contraindications
Indications
• Edema caused by chronic venous disease
(CVD) due to obstruction or valvular insuffi-
ciency: treatment and/or prevention
• CVD with venous edema, skin changes,
open and closed ulcers
• Lymphedema
• Lipedema
• Edema due to immobilization
• Non-specific edema or edema after surgery
Contraindications
• Advanced peripheral arterial occlusive
disease PAOD (ABPI <0.6, ankle blood
pressure <60 mmHg, toe blood pressure
<30 mmHg, or TcPO2 <20 mmHg instep)
• Severe cardiac insufficiency (NYHA III–IV)
• Septic phlebitis
• Phlegmasia coerulea dolens
• Severe sensory disturbances of the
extremity
• Advanced peripheral neuropathy (e.g. in
diabetes mellitus)
• Compression of an existing arterial bypass
(epifascial)
Relative contraindications that require a
particular balancing of benefits and risks:
• Allergy against compression material
• Inflammatory processes (compression prod-
ucts to reduce inflammation, pain or edema
in leg erysipelas or cellulitis should only
be used in combination with antibacterial
Instructions for Use
treatment)
• PAOD with ABPI between 0.6 and 0.9 and/or
ankle pressure between 60 and 90 mmHg
• Skin diseases with massive exudation
• Primary chronic polyarthritis
Risks and side effects
Inelastic wraps can cause skin necrosis and
pressure damage to the peripheral nerves
if handled improperly. Itching, scaling and
signs of inflammation may occur under the
compression aids in cases of sensitive skin,
so adequate skin care is advised. Regular
medical check-ups are required to maintain
successful therapy. If acute pain or skin
irritation occurs while wearing, immediately
consult your physician. In this case, the
compression aid should no longer be worn
until otherwise prescribed by a physician.
Please
precautions and contraindications listed here
are guidelines only and are no substitute for
medical advice.
Special instructions
• Protect the compression product from
ointments, oils and greases to preserve its
service life.
• Compression products must not be worn
over open wounds. Wounds should be
covered with appropriate dressings.
• Failure to comply with this instruction may
reduce the safety and effectiveness of the
product.
• All serious incidents that occur when using
the product should be reported to the
manufacturer and the competent supervi-
sory authority.
• Compression is increased when liners with
compression pressure are used under a
wrap.
• It should be ensured that the pressure
of the compression product decreases
(degressive pressure gradient) from distal
to proximal (away from the body to close to
the body).
• Make sure that the liner does not crease.
Application
Applying the Compreflex
Foot
Pull the liner (included) evenly over your heel
and distribute the knitted section evenly
over the leg. The optimum fit of the liner is
achieved when it finishes 2 finger widths
below the back of the knee.
Foot element
1. Make sure that the hook fasteners are
open.
2. Place your heel in the heel area of the wrap.
3. Close the hook fasteners around your foot.
4. The hook fasteners may need to be
readjusted several times to achieve a
comfortable fit.
5. Readjust the product as needed to ensure
proper compression.
Calf element
1. Before applying, unfold each hook fastener
on the product to its full length, roll the
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note: Consult your physician. The
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Standard Calf and
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