UrgoK2 2-layer Compression Bandage System Latex Free, 1Kit - All Sizes

2-layer compression bandage system (full compression 40mmHg)

 

FEATURES:

• UrgoK2 is a multicomponent, compression system composed of:
  • Layer 1 – K-TECH: white short-stretch bandage, provides compression, protection
  • Layer 2 – Kpress: pink/beige, cohesive long-stretch bandage; provides the additional compression necessary to achieve the therapeutic pressure and secures the bandages in place.
• Multicomponent system guarantees ~40mmHg at the ankle at first application
• Pressure and position is maintained for up to 7 days
• High level of patient comfort day and night

 

 

INDICATIONS:

• Treatment of venous leg ulcer and/or lower limb oedemas where high compression is recommended, in adults.

 

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Moderate or severe arterial conditions with Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) <0.8.
• Patients suffering from ischaemic thrombosis, phlegmatia coerulea dolens, septic phlebitis.
• Ulceration or oedema caused by infection.
• Decompensated congestive heart failure.
• Patient in post-arterial bypass condition.
• Known hypersensitivity to any of the components – in particular latex for URGO K2

 

 

PRECAUTIONS:

• Single use: do not wash to maintain the performances of the medical device.
• Do not sterilize.
• Do not use in direct contact with a wound.
• In the event of heart failure, diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, or peripheral neuropathy, use the compression system after specialist referral and under close medical monitoring.
• In case of ABPI ≥1.3, additional vascular assessment is recommended before initiating the compression therapy.
• In case of infected peri-ulcer dermatitis, treat infection before beginning compression bandage therapy.
• The efficacy of URGO K2^® (or URGO K2^® Latex Free) has been tested and validated for the application of KTech and KPress (or KPress Latex Free) together.
• Follow the application method given below to achieve the recommended therapeutic pressure. The PresSure System has been speci­fically designed to guide the application of the bandages.
• This compression system should be worn continuously day and night until the next care at the discretion of the clinician.
• If experiencing discomfort, pain or skin reactions whilst wearing this product, patient should contact his/her healthcare professional.
• Any serious incident linked to the product must be reported to the manufacturer and the National Competent Authority.

 

 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

 

Product Code	Product Size	Units/Box
100396	Ankle 18-25CM	1 Kit
100397	Ankle 25-32CM	1 Kit

 

Supplied in kits containing 2 components: 1 KTech + 1 KPress