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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing JOBST
gradient compression hosiery collection
that is recommended by physicians. JOBST
UlcerCARE™ is designed for maximum patient
compliance for the effective management of
venous leg ulcers.
JOBST UlcerCARE™ is an efficacious and easy-
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to-use compression system for the management
of venous leg ulcers. JOBST
helps prevent recurrence of venous leg ulcers.
Two components, a Medical Stocking (with or
without a zipper) and a Compression Liner,
provide a nominal compression of 40 mmHg* at
the ankle with decreasing pressure gradient from
distal to proximal.
Indications
The JOBST UlcerCARE™ compression system is
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indicated for the following conditions:
• Management of venous leg ulcers after edema
reduction
• Helps prevent recurrence of venous leg ulcers
Contraindications
The JOBST UlcerCARE™ compression system
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is contraindicated when any of the following
conditions are present:
• Ischemia (e.g. advanced arterial disease)
• Untreated septic phlebitis
• Uncontrolled congestive heart failure
• Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
• Incompatibility to fabric
Cautions
• Skin infections
• Severely compromised skin sensibility and
impaired sensitivity of the limb
• Weeping dermatoses
• Immobility (confinement to bed)
• Severely compromised skin sensibility and
advanced peripherical neuropathy.
• Conditions in which increased venous and
lymphatic return is not desired.
• Incorrectly measured and badly fitting
compression stockings may cause constriction
leading to e.g. skin necrosis, pressure ulcers and
pressure related peripheral nerve damage during
use.
• Open wounds must be covered with an
appropriate dressing before the compression
liner is put on.
• Appropriate foot wear must be worn when
walking to help prevent falls.
• JOBST UlcerCARE™ is recommended following
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edema reduction by the use of short stretch
compression bandaging.
• While the Compression Liner may be worn
24 hours a day, the patient must remove the
Medical Compression Stocking during bed rest.
• The Compression Liner should be changed
in accordance with daily hygiene and wound
, the medical
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UlcerCARE™ also
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inspection needs.
• Appropriate hygiene and skin care should be
applied.
• After complete healing of the venous leg ulcer,
continued use of JOBST
appropriate Medical Compression Stocking (e.g.
JOBST Medical LegWear) is recommended to
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help prevent recurrence.
• Medical compression garments should only
be used after consultation with your doctor
or therapist and checked regularly by them
on the appropriateness of your therapy, also
considering age and health status.
• Patient measurements should be taken by a
trained person to determine the correct product
size needed and to decide whether a custom-
made or ready-to-wear garment is required.
• When re-ordering a garment we recommend
remeasuring the patient as the limb
circumference might have changed.
• If you notice discomfort, pain, numbness,
changes in skin color, appearance of new wounds
or swelling during wear, stop using the product
and contact your healthcare professional.
• Any serious incident that has occurred in
relation to this device should be reported to the
manufacturer and the competent authority of
your state.
* The nominal compression for an average ankle size.
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UlcerCARE™ or other
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