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protect.Leva
Intended purpose
protect.Leva is a bandage for soft
tissue compression of the ankle
joint.
Indications
All indications in which soft tissue
compression with local/local
additional pad(s) at the ankle joint is
necessary, such as:
• Slight instability of the ankle joint
• Sprains and distorsions
• Joint effusions and swellings due
to arthritis and osteoarthritis
Contraindications
None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can
cause local pressure sores or
constriction of blood vessels or
nerves. Therefore you should
consult the doctor treating you
before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in
the area of application,
particularly with infectious
indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory
disorders (e.g. as seen in diabetes,
varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders –
equally, swelling of soft tissue
adjacent to the area of application
which is not related to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids,
this can result in localised skin
inflammation or irritation that is
due to mechanical irritation of the
skin (particularly in conjunction
with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should
provide care to the adults and
children, applying the available
information on the measurements/
sizes and necessary functions/
indications and in line with the
information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under
their own responsibility.
Instructions for fitting
• Grasp the support in the middle of
the pads and pull it over the foot
till the heel portion is properly
fitted (Figs.1+2).
• You may have to pull the support
upwards (Fig. 3). You may also
have to correct the position of the
pads, so that both are lying
correctly round the ankle.
Note on wearing
Supports have the greatest effect
during physical activity. In principle,
the support can be worn
throughout the day. During long
periods of rest (e.g. sleeping), the
support should be removed.
Care instructions
Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation
and material wear.
• Wash the product by hand,
preferably using a medi clean
detergent, or in delicate cycle at
30°C using a mild detergent
without fabric conditioners.
• Do not bleach.