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Activa Class 2 Unisex Sock

Leg ulcer hosiery L&R

Activa Class 2 Unisex Sock

Unisex compression sock for moderate venous disorders

Indications

Provides medium compression and should be used in medium-severity varicose veins. Can be used as part of treatment for and to prevent the occurrence and recurrence of venous leg ulcers.

Contraindications

Diabetic patients, unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision. Arterial insufficiency, arterial disease and ischaemia, according to vascular assessment. ABPI of <0.8 or >1.3 unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision and regular follow-up. Congestive cardiac failure as compression could lead to cardiac overload. Peripheral neuropathy. Rheumatoid arthritis. Known sensitivity to the fabric of the stockings.

Price

Style: below knee (closed toe), Colours: black (plain and patterned) and brown (plain), Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Small: foot 20.5–24cm, ankle 19.5–25.5cm, calf 30.5–37.5cm. Medium: foot 23–26cm, ankle 21.5–27.5cm, calf 33–40cm. Large: foot 25.5–29.5cm, ankle 22.5–29.5cm, calf 35.5–43cm. X-Large: foot 26.5–32.5cm, ankle 23–32cm, calf 38–46cm, £12.33

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.

Gloria Med Soft

Gloria Med Soft

Stockings and pantyhose. Fine yarn and availability of open or closed toe.

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap

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

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.

Jobst UlcerCare Custom-Fit

Jobst UlcerCare Custom-Fit

Custom-made two-layer compression hosiery system for the treatment of venous leg ulceration; provides 40mmHg. Liner pack containing two liners also available.

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.