LYMPHATREX Essential - Armsleeve with mitten

LYMPHATREX Essential

Made-to-measure patient circular knit compression garments

For which patients

LYMPHATREX Essential garments are intended for use in the treatment of lymphedema in maintenance phase following a reduction phase.

The range is recommended for patients presenting:

Mild to moderate lymphedema (1)
Regular limb shape without skin folds (1)

Principle of action

Compression: to help lymphatic circulation and prevent the formation of edema (2)

Characteristics

Composition (3): polyamide, elastane

Colors: beige, black

Compression classes: Class 2 (15 – 20 mmHg), Class 3 (20 – 36 mmHg)

SOFTNESS (4)

5 times softer inside the garment
7 times softer outside the garment

IMPROVED COMFORT (4)

2 times more supple knit for a second skin feeling
Cooler thermal feeling wearing the garment than competitive products
2 times more elastic in height for a better hold
Enhanced mitten finishing for more comfort at the thumb commissure
Flat seams

MORE COLOR CHOICE (4)

Available in beige and black

(1) SFMV – Compression et lymphoedème du membre inférieur – Comité Interface Compression – Mars 2015 – Page 2

(2) SNITEM – Coupé - Compression et contention : quelles différences ?, Historique et Innovation en LymphologieDec 2015 – Pages 4 & 5

(3) Please refer to the Instructions for Use of the product for the full list of components

(4) Compared to Thuasne Lymphology. IFTH sensorial analysis circular knit garments - Nov 2019. Inside softness: 4,88/10 for Lymphatrex Essential

vs 0,83/10 for Thuasne Lymphology. Outside softness: 7,62/10 for Lymphatrex Essential vs 1,16/10 for Thuasne Lymphology. Suppleness: 6,89/10 for

Lymphatrex Essential vs 2,91/10 for Thuasne Lymphology. Elasticity in height: 4,36/10 for Lymphatrex Essential vs 1,97/10 for Thuasne Lymphology.

Thermal feeling: 2,85/10 for Lymphatrex Essential vs 3,73 to 7,59/10 for tested competitive products (SIGVARIS Coton 3, VARISAN Circulaire, JUZO

Dynamic, JUZO Dynamic Cotton, RADIANTE Qoton and JOBST Bellavar)

CHARACTERISTICS

Contra-indications LYMPHATREX Essential

Do not use LYMPHATREX Essential compression devices in the event of:

Known allergies to the materials used
Weeping or major dermatological conditions of a limb concerned
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (painful blue phlebitis with arterial compression) of a limb concerned
Septic thrombosis of a limb concerned

Do not use LYMPHATREX Essential lower limb compression devices in the event of:

Advanced diabetic microangiopathy (for compression > 30 mmHg)
Heart failure
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) with ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) < 0.6

The risk/benefit ratio must be regularly re-assessed by a healthcare professional in the event of:

PAD with ABPI between 0.6 and 0.9
Advanced peripheral neuropathy
Weeping or eczematous dermatitis

Indications LYMPHATREX Essential

LYMPHATREX Essential compression devices are indicated in the treatment of primary or secondary lymphoedema of the upper or lower limbs:

Class 2: additional treatment for the lymphoedema maintenance phase
Class 3: during the maintenance phase, after initial reduction of the affected limb, to maintain the reduced volume.

Destination: The device is intended to be used directly on the skin of the upper or lower limbs.

Availability of these products might vary from a given country or region to another, as a result of specific local regulatory approval or clearance requirements for sale in such country or region.

All the medical devices mentioned are CE marked according to the Regulation 2017/745 on medical devices.

Products mentioned are class I medical devices.

Please read carefully the instructions for use, indications and contraindications of the product.

Manufacturer: Thuasne – 120 rue Marius Aufan 92300 Levallois – Perret

Last revision date: 10/2020

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