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 5910-00-368-2380
NSN 6240-00-496-8974
NSN 6620-01-223-5998
NSN 6620-01-083-4672
NSN 2925-01-548-4875
NSN 5996-00-406-4951
NSN 6145-01-308-1042
NSN 5985-00-724-2202
NSN 5990-01-327-1558
NSN 5999-00-122-6085
NSN 5985-01-355-4186
NSN 5990-01-534-8609