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Jobst Elvarex Soft Custom Fit for Upper 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 two upper-limb RAL compression classes in beige, black, macchiato, cranberry and ruby red.

Indications

For the management of lymphoedema, chronic oedema, lipoedema and associated conditions

Contraindications

Severe arterial insufficiency; uncontrolled congestive heart failure; untreated infection

Price

Available in compression class 1 (15–21mmHg) or class 2 (23–32mmHg) – soft armsleeve from wrist to axilla: class 1, £34.57; class 2, £41.22; soft seamless gauntlet to wrist: class 1, £37.71; class 2, £40.18; soft seamless gauntlet to elbow: class 1, £42.76; class 2, £43.84; additional options: non-standard colour, £3.34; soft silicone band, £5.05; softfit, £5.00; soft seamless finger: class 1, £4.21; class 2, £5.53

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