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This document is dated 1st September 2014
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GRADUATED COMPRESSION HOSIERY
Explanation of garments available
Class I
Light (Mild) Support
Compression at ankle
Indications
- Superficial or early Varices.
- Varicosis during pregnancy
- Thigh length/Below knee with knitted in
heel (reciprocated)
Styles
Class II
Medium (Moderate) Support
Compression at ankle
Class III
14mm Hg – 17mm Hg
18mm Hg – 24mm Hg
Indications
- Varices of medium severity
- Ulcer Treatment and prevention of recurrence.
Mild Oedema
- Varicosis during pregnancy
- Anklets and Kneecaps: for soft tissue support
Styles
- Thigh length/Below knee with knitted in heel
(reciprocated)
Strong Support
Compression at ankle
25mm Hg – 35mm Hg
Indications
-
Gross Varices
Post Thrombotic Venous Insufficiency
Gross Oedema
Ulcer Treatment and prevention of Recurrence
Anklets and Kneecaps: for soft tissue support
Styles
- Thigh length/Below knee open or knitted in heel
(reciprocated)
(Text accompanying diagrams on following page)
Figs 1 & 2 are available in a range of stock sizes or may be made to measure.
Sizing
All articles must conform to BS 6612: 1985 with regard to size designation.
Labelling
All articles must state clearly on the packaging that they conform to the Drug Tariff
Technical Specification No 40. The packaging should also provide clear washing
instructions in conformity with hand washing at 40oC as defined in BS 2747 and
washing instructions should be durably and clearly marked on each garment. The
packaging should clearly define the garment percentage fibre content.
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General Notes
Prescribing
1.
Quantity – Single or Pair
2.
Article including any accessories
3.
Compression Class I, II or III
Constructional Specification
The Complete Structural Specifications, as well as performance requirements, are
contained in Specification No 40.
Specially Made Garments
1.
In cases where stock sizes are not suitable for patients owing to irregular limb
dimensions, surgical stockings in the prescribed compression class, to be
made to the patients’ individual measurements should be specified.
2.
All such garments are specially shaped during manufacture and may have a
knitted-in or open heel and open or knitted in toe.
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Description of Articles Available
Compression
Class
I
II
III
Type of Garment
Price Per Pair
In Pence
Stock Sized
Garments
Made-to-measure
Garments
811
741
4291
2684
Knit
Style
Circular
Thigh
B. Knee
Light Wt
Elastic Net
Thigh
B. Knee
Circular
Thigh
B. Knee
Net
Thigh
B. Knee
2171
1695
Flat Bed
Thigh
B. Knee
4291
2684
Circular
Thigh
B. Knee
Flatbed
Thigh
B. Knee
Accessories
Acti-glide
Additional Price for Fitted Suspender
Arm Butler
Easy-Slide (application aid for open toe stockings)
EZY-As compression hosiery applicator
EZY-As compression hosiery applicator handles
Foot Butler
GUS Comfort
Magnide
Mediven 2 in 1
Sockaid
Spare Suspender for thigh stockings
Suspender Belt
2171
1695
1205
1083
1428
1228
4291
2684
4291
2684
4291
2684
Price Per Item in Pence
S, M, L, XL
M, L
1440
70
800
1211
3240
1525
800
1428
1404
1251
1299
70
540
NB: The reimbursable price for one item is half the price of a pair
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Description of Articles Available
Compression
Class
CII
CIII
Type of Garment
Price Per Pair
In Pence
Standard
Stock Sized
Garments
Made-to-measure
Garments
Knit
Style
Circular
Anklet
Kneecap
710
710
710
Flat Bed
Anklet
Kneecap
1474
1474
1571
1571
Net
Anklet
Kneecap
Circular
Anklet
Kneecap
990
946
990
946
Flat Bed
Anklet
Kneecap
990
946
1571
1571
1395
1159
SEE APPENDIX - NEXT PAGE
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APPENDIX
NOTES TO CONTRACTORS
Garments previously supplied against the discontinued Specification No 14
and which also meet the performance standards in Specification 40 are listed
below.
Supplier
Supplier
Supplier
Supplier
Supplier
Supplier
Supplier
Activa Healthcare Ltd.
Activa Class I
Activa Class II
Activa Class III
Class I
Class II
Class III
Altimed (Parema)
Altiform
Altiform
Altiform
Class I
Class II
Class III
Credenhill Ltd
Credalast Supreme Flatbed
Class II
Medi UK Ltd
Flatbed
Class II
Kendall (Tyco Heathcare UK Ltd)
Lastosheer Class I
Lastosheer Class II
Lastosheer Class III
Class I
Class II
Class II
E Sallis Ltd
Nyfine
Nyfine Lycra
Circular Standard
Eesiness Flat Bed
Sheerine Flat Bed
Below Knee Stout Thread
Class I
Class I
Class II
Class II
Class II
Class III
Scholl (SSL International Group Plc)
Softgrip Thigh Length
Softgrip Thigh Length
Softgrip Thigh Length
Softgrip Below Knee
Softgrip Below Knee
Softgrip Below Knee
Softgrip Below Knee Cotton Rich
Softgrip Thigh Length Cotton Rich
Ultima Below Knee
Ultima Below Knee
Ultima Thigh Length
Ultima Thigh Length
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class II
Class II
Class I
Class II
Class I
Class II
NB: Size charts for these garments may differ from others in a manufacturer's range.
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