Urgo K2 Lite 2-Layer Light Compression Bandage System Latex Free 20 mmHg 25-32cm

Also available in SKU / Size,

100400 / Ankle 18-25 cm, 100401 / Ankle 25-32 cm

2-layer compression bandage system (reduced compression 20 mmHg).

Features:

• UrgoK2 is a two-layer compression bandage system, benefiting from the PresSure system
  • Layer 1- KTECH: short-stretch bandage, providing compression, protection, and absorbency
  • Layer 2 – KPRESS: cohesive long-stretch bandage, providing the additional compression necessary to achieve the therapeutic pressure and securing the bandages in place.
• Efficacy and compliance thanks to the unique PresSure system technology
• Accurate pressure of 20mmHg achieved from the first application
• Pressure and position maintained for up to 7 days1
• High level of patient comfort day and night1
• Latex-free

Indications:

• Treatment of venous or mixed aetiology leg ulcers (i.e. patients with an ABPI > 0.6).
• Treatment of venous oedema and lymphoedema that requires a reduced level of compression.

Contraindications:

• Arterial conditions (aterial of predominantly arterial ulcers; known or suspected arterial disease).
• Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) <0.6.
• Patients suffering form diabetic microangiopathy, ischaemic phlebitis, septic thrombosis.
• Ulceration due to infection.
• Allergy to any of the components.

Precautions:

• Check that the ABPI > 0.6 using Doppler ultrasound before prescribing the bandage system.
• In the event of diabetes, heart failure or advanced microvascular disease, use the compression system with close medical monitoring and after appropriate treatment.
• In case of peri-ulcer infectious dermatosis, treat infection before starting a treatment with the compression system.
• In case of an ulcer from rare origin (vasculitis, haemopathy, pyoderma, gangrenosum,…) the compression system should only be used following specialist referral.
• The efficacy of UrgoK2 (or UrgoK2 Lite) has been tested and validated for the application of KTECH (or KTECH LITE) and KPRESS together.
• The Pressure System has been designed to aid application of the bandages; it is important to follow the instructions carefully to achieve the recommended therapeutic pressure.
• If any difficulty arises, consult your doctor or clinician immediately.

Supplied in kits containing 2 components: 1 KTech + 1 KPress

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