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Jobst for Men Ambition

Essity (T/A BSN medical)

Description

A ready-to-wear, circular-knit, RAL compression sock for men. Indistinguishable from a man’s dress sock. Its functional and ribbed design makes this suitable to wear for work.

Indications

Management of lymphatic and venous conditions and to help prevent recurrence of leg ulcers

Contraindications

Ischaemia (e.g. advanced arterial disease), uncontrolled congestive heart failure, untreated septic phlebitis, phlegmasia coerulea dolens. Occasionally can lead to problems in the following cases: immobility (confinement to bed), skin infections, weeping dermatoses, incompatibility to fabric, impaired sensitivity of the limb (e.g. in diabetes mellitus). Garments must be fitted correctly.

Price

Knee high with closed toe in RAL Class 1 (18–21mmHg) and Class 2 (23–32mmHg). Six sizes, 1–6 in long and regular leg lengths. Available in five colours on Drug Tariff for improved patient compliance: black, dark grey, brown, navy and khaki, £30.07

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