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Purpose
Compression stockings are the basic therapy in the treatment of venous disorders and oedemas. In addi-
tion to their medical effect, compression garments support your well-being as a whole.
Compression therapy comprises measures of exterior, planar pressure applications in case of venous dis-
orders and lymphatic drainage problems. The application of planar pressure is to prevent the development
of oedemas and support venous reflux or lymphatic drainage.
Compression therapy generally is a long-term treatment and requires the corresponding products which –
if the medical indication is given – the patient him/herself applies upon the doctor's instruction.
Indications
Primary and secondary varicosis; varices during pregnancy; supporting sclerotherapy; after surgical venous
interventions; superficial thrombophlebitis, as well as condition after healed up phlebitis; deep vein throm-
bosis; condition after thrombosis; postthrombotic syndrome; thrombosis prophylaxis for mobile patients;
CVI of stages I – III according to Widmer and C1 – C6 according to CEAP; ulcer prevention; venous insufficien-
cy; angiodysplasias; lymphoedemas; oedemas during pregnancy; post-traumatic oedemas; postoperative
oedemas; cyclic idiopathic oedemas; lipoedemas; lipo-lympoedemas; phlebo-lymphatic oedemas; conges-
tive conditions as a result of immobility (arthrogenous congestion syndrome; pareses and partial pareses
of extremities); improvement of venous symptoms; occupational oedemas (walking and standing work;
sedentary work).
After burns and for scar treatment, we recommend our special products for scar therapy.
Absolute contraindications
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) stage III/IV; decompensated heart failure; septic phlebitis;
phlegmasia coerulea dolens; acute erysipelas; acute bacterial, viral or allergic inflammations; untreated
or advanced dermatoses /contact dermatitis; untreated open wounds; swelling of extremities of unknown
origin; untreated malignant tumours.
Do not use Silon-TEX in case of fissured skin or open wounds; also, do not use it for transplants which did
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not heal in a stable manner.
Relative contraindications
Pronounced exudative dermatoses; malignant lymph oedema; peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD)
stage I/II; peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus; sensitivity disorders of extremities; com-
pensated heart failure; skin infections; dermatoses (e.g. blistering dermatoses); intolerance of pressure or
of product ingredients; primary chronic polyarthritis. In case of open wounds in the treatment area, the
wound area must first be covered with an adequate wound dressing or a bandage before the compression
garment is applied.
Thuasne Deutschland GmbH accepts no liability for failure to observe these contraindications.
Side effects
No side effects are known if properly used. In case of any negative changes during the application, please
consult your doctor or the medical retailer immediately. In case of complaints in connection with the pro-
duct, such as damage of the knitted fabric or lack of fit, please contact directly your medical retailer.
Please note the following if Silon-TEX is sewn into your compression garment: Should negative changes
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occur, such as itching or a skin allergy due to silicone intolerance, please contact immediately your doctor
or your medical retailer. Should incompatibilities regarding one or several ingredients of this product be
known, please consult your doctor prior to use. If skin irritations or allergies persist, stop using Silon-TEX .
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The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages / injuries which resulted due to improper handling or
misuse.
Precautions
Follow the instructions given by your doctor, by an orthopaedic technician or medical expert personnel. If
you experience severe pain or discomfort, please see your doctor, an orthopaedic technician or medical
expert personnel. Store at room temperature, preferably in the original packaging.
To guarantee its effectiveness and for reasons of hygiene, the product may not be passed on to other
patients. Any serious incident that occurs in connection with the product must be reported to the manufac-
turer and to the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient are/is domiciled.
Directions for putting the garment on
Your medical retailer will be pleased to show you the correct application.
Rough, unfiled fingernails or sharp-edged rings etc. may damage the extremely fine knitted fabric. There-
fore wear rubber gloves please. We recommend our fitting aids if there are difficulties putting on the
garment.