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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
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 note: Consult your physician. The
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.
• 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).
Application
Applying the Compreflex
1. Please make sure that you first follow
the instructions for applying the calf
compression aid before applying the knee
compression aid.
2. Before applying, unfold each hook fastener
on the product to its full length, roll the
ends back and secure them there so that
they cannot get tangled. Slide the foot into
the opening between the elastic insert and
the product and pull the product up to the
knee. The textile label is located on the top
at the back of the leg and faces outward.
3. Carefully position the two lowest hook
fasteners over the knee and fasten them
without applying compression. The hook
fasteners should overlap as little as possible
without leaving any gap between them.
Press the ends of the fasteners firmly to the
sides. Continue positioning the remaining
hook fasteners in the same way and fix
them in place. Apply the Accutabs: your
prescribing physician should tell you which
compression range is best for you. Apply
the Accutabs accordingly and then close
the hook fasteners as directed (refer to the
Accutab instructions for use).
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4. If desired, you can place the butterfly strap
(included) over the patella and attach it
to the compression aid to cover any gaps
between hook fasteners.
Removing the Compreflex
First remove the butterfly strap. Then loosen
each hook fastener, roll their ends backwards
and secure them there so that they cannot
get tangled. Remove the product from the
leg.
Storage, wearing period and service life
Unless otherwise prescribed by your physi-
cian, the compression product can be worn
during the day and overnight. However,
remove the product once a day to clean the
skin and care for any wounds. The product
should then be reapplied according to the
instructions for use. How often the product
needs to be removed for skin checks, hygiene
and/or wound care may vary according to the
individual needs of patients and the prescrib-
er's recommendations. A liner should be worn
under every compression product. Wearing
and washing a compression product every
day may cause the medical pressure gradient
and elasticity of your wrap to diminish. The
shelf life date is indicated on the packaging
using the symbol of an hourglass. We guar-
antee maximum effect for the subsequent six
months of wearing.
Care and storage
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Follow the instructions for care on the pack-
aging and/or the textile label. Close all hook
fasteners before washing. Wash the product
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