Juzo SoftCompress Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 5

Absolute contraindications
∙ Advanced peripheral arterial disease (if one of these pa-
rameters applies: ABPI < 0.5, ankle artery pressure < 60
mmHg, toe pressure < 30 mmHg or TcPO2 < 20 mmHg
instep). When inelastic materials are used, compression
garments can still be worn with an ankle artery pressure
between 50 and 60 mmHg under continual clinical
supervision.
∙ Decompensated cardiac insufficiency (NYHA III + IV)
∙ Septic phlebitis
∙ Phlegmasia coerulea dolens
∙ Acute bacterial, viral or allergic inflammation
∙ Swelling of the extremity of unknown cause
Relative contraindications
∙ Pronounced weeping dermatoses
∙ Incompatibility with pressure or product ingredients
∙ Severe sensitivity disorders in the extremities
∙ Advanced peripheral neuropathy
(e.g. in cases of diabetes mellitus)
∙ Primary chronic polyarthritis
∙ Peripheral artery disease (PAD) stage I/II
∙ Malignant lymphoedema
Important
If there are open wounds in the area to be treated, the af-
fected area must be covered with an appropriate wound
dressing or bandage before the Juzo SoftCompress may
be used.
Softcompress cannot accept liability for any failure to com-
ply with these contraindications.
Side effects
There are no known side effects when this product is used
correctly. However, if you notice any adverse changes (e.g.
skin irritation) during the prescribed use, please consult
your doctor, therapist or medical retailer immediately. If
you know you have an intolerance of any component of
this product, please consult your doctor or therapist befo-
re using it. The manufacturer does not accept any liability
for damage/injuries resulting from improper use or misuse.
In the event of complaints related to this product, such as
damage to the material or a problem with the fit, please
contact your medical retailer directly. Only serious inci-
dents that may lead to a major deterioration in the pati-
ent's health or to death should be reported to the manu-
facturer and the relevant authority in the Member State.
Serious incidents are defined in Article 2 (65) of Regulation
(EU) 2017/745 (MDR).
Disposal
You can dispose of your Juzo SoftCompress in the usual
way. There are no specific disposal instructions.
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