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 5920-01-140-9624
NSN 5905-01-153-9275
NSN 5975-01-481-3168
NSN 7035-00-124-9383
NSN 4140-01-436-1878
NSN 6645-00-114-2678
NSN 6105-00-929-1526
NSN 5999-01-035-3952
NSN 4140-00-274-9638
NSN 5930-01-367-2184
NSN 5930-01-197-7372
NSN 5945-01-049-3989