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 5990-01-267-6971
NSN 5910-01-442-6323
NSN 2925-01-228-6554
NSN 6150-01-098-4169
NSN 5895-01-208-3320
NSN 2925-00-450-7783
NSN 6150-01-138-5769
NSN 5835-01-337-6247
NSN 5996-01-338-9739
NSN 5920-00-296-4166
NSN 5985-01-069-2048
NSN 6130-00-251-3411