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Jobst Elvarex Plus Custom Fit

Essity (T/A BSN medical)

Description

Custom-fit, flat-knit, seamless compression garments constructed using 3D knitting technology. The garments reproduce the body shape accurately and adapt to the complex movements of the hands and feet. Lower limb colours: beige, black, dark blue, dark brown, grey and cranberry. Upper limb colours: beige, black, macchiato or cranberry.

Indications

For the management of lymphoedema and lymphovenous conditions

Contraindications

Severe arterial insufficiency; uncontrolled congestive heart failure; untreated infection

Price

Available in compression class 1 and class 2 (23–32mmHg) – gauntlet to wrist: class 1 (15–21mmHg), £38.53; class 2, £40.35; gauntlet to elbow: class 1, £43.70; class 2, £44.03; foot cap with toes: class 1 (18–21mmHg), £46.95; class 2, £48.88; additional options, 1 finger: class 1, £4.30; class 2, £5.56; non-standard colour: classes 1 and 2, £3.41

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