Life support type.
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 6145-01-089-6146
NSN 5996-01-326-6313
NSN 5985-00-782-0423
NSN 5996-01-369-9209
NSN 6130-00-486-8745
NSN 5930-00-258-4304
NSN 5910-01-463-9061
NSN 5996-01-342-4155
NSN 6130-01-004-8977
NSN 6130-01-555-9494
NSN 6685-00-006-9949
NSN 6130-01-200-8212