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Jobst Elvarex Soft 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) or class 3 (34–46mmHg) as custom-fit garments for a precise anatomical fit (majority of patients can be catered for regardless of limb size or shape) – soft seamless foot cap with toes: class 1, £45.95; class 2, £48.68; soft knee high: class 1, £36.02; class 2, £38.27; class 3, £40.89; soft thigh high: class 1, £41.93; class 2, £46.98; class 3, £49.65; soft thigh high footless: class 1, £36.19; class 2, £39.97; class 3, £42.53; soft bermuda: class 1, £97.00; class 2, £101.50; class 3, £106.78; soft body bandage: class 1, £74.06; class 2, £83.12; class 3, £84.79; soft capri tights: class 1, £125.73; class 2, £126.80; class 3, £133.14; additional options: adjustable waistband, £9.94; closed toe soft, £0.12; non-standard colour, £3.34; slipform soft, £7.16; silicone band soft, £8.51; softfit, £8.44; waist attachment with garter belt, £18.31; t-heel, £7.00

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