Below the knee style
Items of footwear which are circular knitted, close-fitting elastic-type coverings for therapeutic treatment of the legs. they are designed to increase the linear velocity of blood flow in the veins by external compression of the legs. they help prevent thromboembolism by the use of graduated pressure which decreases from the instep to the thigh. they may be knee or thigh length and have transparent, open-toe, or a similar foot design to permit frequent inspection of the circularly condition. federal law (public law 94-295 may 28, 1976) restricts this device to, sale by, or use on, the order of a physician. excludes conventional knitted seamless elastic stockings shaped by blocking methods.
Classification: Other instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, nesoi
NSN 5915-01-521-4758
NSN 5920-00-355-4735
NSN 6130-01-029-4250
NSN 5905-01-150-5882
NSN 6145-00-423-1563
NSN 5935-01-257-1233
NSN 6645-00-057-3499
NSN 2925-01-419-3805
NSN 5945-00-103-9294
NSN 6220-00-989-7872
NSN 5930-01-196-5704
NSN 6135-00-973-5632