Absolute Contraindications; Relative Contraindications - Juzo Compression segments Instructions For Use Manual

Absolute contraindications

Advanced peripheral arterial disease (if one of these parame-
ters applies: ABPI < 0.5, ankle artery pressure < 60 mmHg, toe
pressure < 30 mmHg or TcPO2 < 20 mmHg instep). Decompen-
sated heart failure (NYHA III + IV), septic phlebitis, phlegmasia
cerulea dolens, acute bacterial, viral or allergic inflammation,
swelling of the extremities for unknown reasons.

Relative contraindications

Pronounced weeping dermatoses, intolerance to pressure or of
any of the components of the product, severe sensory disorders
of the extremities, advanced peripheral neuropathy (e.g. dia-
betes mellitus), primary chronic polyarthritis, peripheral arterial
disease (PAD) stage I/II, malignant lymphoedema.
Important
If there are open wounds in the area to be treated, the affected
area must be covered with an appropriate wound dressing or
bandage before the compression garment can be applied. Li-
ability for failure to comply with these contraindications cannot
be accepted by the Julius Zorn GmbH Group.
Side effects
There are no known side effects when used as directed.
However, if negative alterations (such as for example skin
irritations) should occur while the use of our products has been
prescribed, please go to your physician or your specialist dealer
immediately. If an incompatibility should be known against one
or several ingredients of this product, please check back with
your physician before use. If your symptoms worsen during the
time you are wearing the product, please take off the product
and consult a medical specialist immediately. The manufacturer
is not liable for damages / injuries which have been caused by
improper handling or misuse.
In the case of complaints related to this product, such as dam-
age to the knitted fabric or problems with the fit, please contact
the medical retailer directly. Only serious incidents that may
lead to a major deterioration of the patient's medical condition
or to death should be reported to the manufacturer and the
relevant authority in the Member State. Serious incidents are
defined in Article 2 (65) Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR).
Disposal
You can dispose of your compression garments in the usual
way. There are no specific disposal instructions.
Additional information for products containing
silver
As silver can deduct heat and electricity, please avoid the direct
contact with electric sources, Juzo Expert Silver should not
come in contact with metals (e.g. metal clothes hangers) when
the textile is wet, the worked in silver could be discoloured
thereby.
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