Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Gloria UlcerKit PRO
Leg ulcer hosiery Gardamed

Gloria UlcerKit PRO

A multilayer stocking system for the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Available in two compression strengths and fabrics: UlcerKit PRO 35 Cotton (35–40 mmHg); UlcerKit PRO 40 Cotton (40–45 mmHg). UlcerKit PRO 35 Strong (35–40 mmHg); UlcerKit PRO 40 Strong (40–45 mmHg).

Indications

UlcerKit PRO 35: skin ulcers of the leg without venous insufficiency (eg post-traumatic, vasculitic); skin ulcers of the leg with mild to moderate venous insufficiency. UlcerKit PRO 40: skin ulcers of the leg with severe venous insufficiency.

Contraindications

Should not be used in the presence of significant arterial disease with ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) of less than 0.8; diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy

Price

  • XS, S,M, L, XL, XXL
  • long or short
  • regular width or extra wide (max)
  • available in made to measure
  • 1 RAL class 2 stocking and 2 liners – UlcerKit PRO 35 (18mmHg), £32.23
  • UlcerKit PRO 40 (24mmHg), £32.23

Leg ulcer hosiery

All Leg ulcer hosiery
Credalast
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Credalast

British Standard range of compression hosiery available in nylon and cotton. Credalast (nylon) is a sheerer hosiery and Credalast Cotton (cotton/lycra) is a classic support hosiery with cotton layer knitted on the inside layer, designed for patients with sensitive skin. Made-to-measure options are Credalast Classic and Credalast Velvet (with Tactel Climate Effect), both of which come in natural and black. Available in compression classes 1, 2 and 3 in below-knee and thigh length. Available in standard sizes and made to measure.

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap
Essity

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap

Constructed from an ultra-thin and smooth compression fabric with fine seams. Available in class 1 (15–20mmHg) and class 2 (20–30mmHg). Can be trimmed to patient requirements. Colours: tan and black.

Jobst UlcerCare
Essity

Jobst UlcerCare

Two-layer, zippered graduated compression hosiery system providing 40mmHg. Pack contains one stocking and two liners. Liner pack also available containing three liners.

Ulcertec
Bauerfeind

Ulcertec

Venous ulcer compression pack, containing one stocking and two liners

Venosan 8000 Ulcerfit
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Venosan 8000 Ulcerfit

A 2-layer compression stocking system for the treatment of leg ulcers. The system consists of 2 knitted stockings that work together to produce therapeutic levels of compression. The system comprises: Layer 1: a liner that is normally worn day and night. Pressure is approximately 10mmHg and helps to keep the wound dressing in place. The material is designed to enable easy application of the overstocking. The pack contains 2 white liners. Layer 2: the compression overstocking supports the treatment during the day. The pack contains 1 × below-knee open-toe stocking.

VenoTrain Cocoon
Bauerfeind

VenoTrain Cocoon

Skincare compression stocking that relieves complaints of venous insufficiency while also assisting the barrier function of dry skin, preventing scaling and itching and promoting the regeneration of skin cells for smoother skin.