Important - Juzo ScarComfort Fine Mode D'emploi

Then hang up the compression garment loosely. Do
not leave it in the towel and do not dry on a radiator or
in the sun. Compression garments are not suitable for
dry cleaning or tumble drying.
Material composition
For precise details, please see the textile label that is
sewn into your compression garment or the printed
information on the fabric.
Storage information and shelf life
Store in a dry place and protect from sunlight.
Standard products have a maximum shelf life of 36
months. The compression garment then has a usage
period of 6 months. The usage period of the medical
product is printed on the package with an hourglass
symbol. Custom-made products are for immediate
use. Body measurements may change based on the
patient's condition and individual circumstances.
Custom-made products are therefore designed for a
usage period of 6 months. After the 6-month usage
period, body measurements must be re-checked by a
medical specialist. In the event of significant changes
in measurements of the body part that is being treated
(e.g. based on therapeutic success, weight change),
re-measurement and supply of a new product may
be required earlier, before the 6-month usage period
comes to an end.
Indications
Damage to the skin and healing for skin with hyper-
trophic scars and keloids.
After injuries / burns / operations, to improve the scar
maturation through to completely healing the scar, to
stabilise the surgical outcome. For prevention if there
is a tendency towards keloids and hypertrophic scar
formation.
Absolute contraindications
Advanced peripheral arterial disease (if one of these
parameters applies: ABPI < 0.5, ankle artery pressure
< 60 mmHg, toe pressure < 30 mmHg or TcPO2 < 20
mmHg instep). Decompensated heart failure (NYHA
III + IV), septic phlebitis, phlegmasia cerulea dolens,
acute bacterial, viral or allergic inflammation, swelling
of the extremities for unknown reasons.
Relative contraindications
Pronounced weeping dermatoses, intolerance to
pressure or of any of the components of the product,
severe sensory disorders of the extremities, advanced
peripheral neuropathy (e.g. diabetes mellitus), primary
chronic polyarthritis, peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
stage I/II, malignant lymphoedema.

Important

If there are open wounds in the area to be treated, the
affected area must be covered with an appropriate
wound dressing or bandage before the compression
garment can be applied.
For chronic lymphoedema or lipoedema, we recom-
mend our lymphological products.
Liability for failure to comply with these contraindi-
cations cannot be accepted by the Julius Zorn GmbH
Group.
Side effects
There are no known side effects when using this
product correctly. However, if you notice any adverse
changes (e.g. irritation of the skin) during the
prescribed use, please consult your doctor or medical
retailer immediately. If you know that you are allergic
to one or more of the product ingredients, please
consult your doctor before using the product. If your
symptoms worsen during the time you are wearing
the product, please take off the product and consult
a medical specialist immediately. The manufacturer
does not accept any liability for damage / injuries
resulting from improper use or misuse.
In the case of complaints related to this product, such
as damage to the knitted fabric or problems with
the fit, please contact the medical retailer directly.
Only serious incidents that may lead to a major
deterioration of the patient's medical condition or to
death should be reported to the manufacturer and
the relevant authority in the Member State. Serious
incidents are defined in Article 2 (65) Regulation (EU)
2017/745 (MDR).
Disposal
As a rule, the product is to be destroyed via the con-
ventional disposal route after the end of use. Please
observe the applicable local / national regulations.
Additional information for products containing
silver
As silver can deduct heat and electricity, please avoid