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Levamed

Intended purpose

Levamed is a bandage for soft tissue
compression of the ankle joint.
Indications
All indications which call for soft tissue
compression with additional local
cushion support on the ankle, such as:
• Slight instability of the ankle joint
• Sprains and distorsions
• Joint effusions and swellings due to
arthritis and osteoarthritis

Contraindications

None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause
local pressure sores or constriction of
blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you
should consult the doctor treating you
before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the
area of application, particularly with
infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders
(e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally,
swelling of soft tissue adjacent to the
area of application which is not related
to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can
result in localised skin inflammation or
irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in
conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
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Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide
care to the adults and children, applying
the available information on the
measurements/sizes and necessary
functions/indications and in line with
the information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Note on wearing
Supports are particularly beneficial
during physical exercise. The supports
are designed to fit comfortably and may
be worn all day. It should be removed
during prolonged periods of inactivity
(e.g. sitting for a long time or a long car
drive, sleeping).
The support is suitable for use in water.
After use, please rinse thoroughly.
Putting on/Taking off
• Fold the top of the support over as far
down as the silicone inlay (figure 1).
• Take hold off the support in the middle
of the silicone inlays and pull it over
the foot until the heel part fits tightly
(figure 2).
• Unfold upper part of the support and
pull it upwards, if necessary (figure 3).
Ensure that the silicone inlays are
correctly located either side of the
ankle (figure 4).
Care instructions
We recommend using a laundry bag.
Fabric softeners, fats, oils, lotions,
ointments and soap residues can affect
the material, hinder the Clima Comfort-
effect and cause skin irritations.
• Wash the product by hand, preferably
using a medi clean detergent, or in