Medical compression garments are available in 4 compression classes
The pressure exerted by the compression garment at the ankle is decisive for allocating it to one of the 4 compression classes.
| Compression class (CCL) | Pressure value (ankle) | Indications | mediven product (seamless) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mild compression | Compression in mmHg: 18 – 21 | Prevention or early treatment of lymphoedema, venous disease and for use on palliative limbs | mediven elegance |
| 2 moderate compression | Compression in mmHg: 23 – 32 | Mild / moderate lymphatic conditions, pronounced varicosis with oedema present after healing minor ulcers | mediven elegance mediven plus mediven forte mediven for men mediven active mediven mondi mediven cosy mediven esprit mediven 550 |
| 3 strong compression | Compression in mmHg: 34 – 46 | Lymphoedema, significant varicosis or after healing long standing ulcers; use if conditions fails to respond to class 2 | mediven plus mediven forte mediven mondi mediven cosy mediven esprit mediven 550 |
| 4 extra strong compression | Compression in mmHg: at least 49 | Advanced stages of lipoedema/lymphoedema | mediven 550 |
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