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Jobst Elvarex Custom Fit for Lower Extremities

Essity (T/A BSN medical)

Description

Custom-made, flat-knit garments for the treatment of mild to moderate lymphoedema, and specifically designed for patients with dry, sensitive or fragile skin. Available in three lower-limb RAL compression classes in beige, black, cranberry, ruby red, dark blue, grey and dark brown

Indications

For the management of lymphoedema, chronic oedema, lipoedema and associated conditions, and the prevention of leg ulcer recurrence

Contraindications

Severe arterial insufficiency; uncontrolled congestive heart failure; untreated infection

Price

Available in compression class 1 (18–21mmHg), class 2 (23–32mmHg), class 3 (34–46mmHg), class 3 forte: (34–46mmHg), class 4 (49–70mmHg) or class 4 super (60–90mmHg) as custom-fit garments for a precise anatomical fit for each individual patient (majority of patients can be catered for regardless of limb size or shape) – foot cap with toes: class 1, £47.40; class 2, £49.35; class 3, £51.43; knee high: class 1, £36.97; class 2, £38.72; class 3, £42.17; class 3 forte, £43.39; class 4, £45.16; class 4 super, £47.27; knee high footless: class 1, £30.85; class 2, £32.31; class 3, £35.19; class 3 forte, £37.69; class 4, £36.20; class 4 super, £39.44; thigh high: class 1, £43.04; class 2, £47.54; class 3, £51.22; class 3 forte, £53.47; class 4, £57.77; class 4 super, £59.60; thigh high footless: class 1, £35.91; class 2, £39.67; class 3, £42.74; class 3 forte, £44.62; class 4, £48.21; class 4 super, £49.74; Bermuda: class 1, £96.26; class 2, £101.79; class 3, £106.49; class 3 forte, £109.20; class 4, £113.46; class 4 super, £115.25; capri tights: class 1, £126.45; class 2, £127.53; class 3, £133.95; body bandage: class 1, £76.02; class 2, £84.09; class 3, £87.47; class 3 forte, £88.02; class 4, £91.74; class 4 super, £94.50; additional options: two ankle pads, £23.22; adjustable waistband, £10.03; closed toe, £0.12; fly for men, £12.38; knee functional zone, £7.38; leg extension, £6.60; non-standard colour, £3.45; silicone band, £8.61; slipform, £7.24; softfit, £8.45; t-heel, £7.24; waist attachment with garter belt, £18.42; zipper, £23.87

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