mediven harmony®

• Innovative knitting technique, fewer wrinkles at the elbow

• Good freedom of movement

• Comfortable to wear

Compression classes

Handpiece CCL 1: 18% elastane, 82% polyamide

Handpiece CCL 2: 22% elastane, 78% polyamide

Arm sleeve CCL 1: 34% elastane, 66% polyamide

Arm stocking CCL 2: 43% elastane, 57% polyamide

The perfect balance between softness and pressure

The innovative circular knitted sleeve mediven harmony offers you the best possible therapy. You will be able to feel the perfect balance between the soft fabric and the effective pressure. Two ellipses are integrated into the bend of the elbow and on the elbow for high wearing comfort. These ensure greater freedom of movement and better well-being in daily life.

Product features

• Innovative knitting technique with effective pressure 

• Double ellipses in the bend of the elbow and on the elbow for extra comfort. 

• Comfortable cuff for a firm grip

• Machine washable at 40°C; tumble dry

• Lanolin for a natural moisture balance

Goal

Round or flat-knit medical compression arm stocking or glove for the compression of the upper limbs, especially in the treatment of venous and lymphatic disorders.

Indications

• PROPHYLACTIC GARMENT AGAINST LYMPHOEDEMA

• Venous thrombosis of the arm

• Postoperative edema, Post-traumatic edema (Note: not suitable for pronounced edema)

• Primary and secondary lymphedema stage 1

• Lipedema stage 1

• Postoperative edema

• Post-traumatic edema

• Postoperative reperfusion edema

• Edema caused by medication, if switching is not possible 

• Cyclic idiopathic edema

• Superficial venous thrombosis

• Condition after thrombosis

• Post-thrombotic syndrome

• Thromboprophylaxis in mobile patients

Contraindications

Medical compression stockings must not be worn in the following cases:

• Advanced peripheral arterial disease (if any of these parameters apply: ankle-brachial index < 0.5, arterial ankle pressure < 60 mmHg, toe pressure < 30 mmHg or TcPO2 < 20 mmHg dorsum). When using non-elastic materials, compression garments may still be attempted at an arterial ankle pressure between 50 and 60 mmHg with close clinical monitoring.

• Decompensated heart failure (NYHA III + IV)

• Septic phlebitis

• Phlegmasia coerulea dolens

In the following cases, the benefits and risks must be weighed when deciding on a therapy, and the most suitable compression device must be selected:

• Pronounced bearing dermatoses

• Intolerance to compression material

• Severe sensory disturbances of the limbs

• Advanced peripheral neuropathy (e.g. in diabetes mellitus)

• Primary chronic polyarthritis

If you are unsure whether one or more of these situations apply to you, consult your doctor or trusted medical professionals.

The following risks and side effects are possible: with improper use, medical compression stockings can often

• Skin necrosis and

• Cause pressure damage to peripheral nerves.

With sensitive skin, itching, peeling, and inflammation may occur under compression garments. Therefore, appropriate skin care under the compression device is beneficial.

Therefore, be sure to take into account our important remarks and the donning manual (chapters 7 and 8).

You must immediately remove the compression device and seek a clinical diagnosis if you experience the following symptoms: toes turning blue or white, tingling and numbness, increased pain, shortness of breath, and sweating attacks and/or acute limitations in movement.