Molnlycke Setopress P.E.C Medium or High Compression Bandage Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Molnlycke
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Setopress P.E.C Medium or High Compression Bandage
Instruction Manual
GP.E.C MEDIUM / HIGH COMPRESSION BANDAGE
Setopress is a polyamide, elastane and cotton compression (medium/high)
extensible (”PECCHE”) bandage.
Indications for use
Setopress is for the treatment of venous leg ulcers.
Instructions for use
To ensure correct application, a simple visual guide is printed on both sides of the bandage. The visual guide consists of colored rectangles which become squares when the correct extension is reached. On one side of the bandage are brown rectangles indicating high compression and on the other side are green rectangles indicating moderate compression.
Before Extension
Correctly extended – DO NOT OVERSTRETCH
| | Applied spirally with 50% overlap
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| Extension +/- 10%| Limb circumference (cm/in.)
<18cm| 18 – 26cm/ 7 – 10.2in.| 27 – 35cm/ 10.6 – 13.8in.| 36 – 50cm/ 14.2 –
19.7in.
Approx sub-bandage pressure| 70% (green square)| Not suitable| 27 -38 mmHg/ 1
– 1.5in.Hg| 20 – 26 mmHg/ 0.8- 1.0in.Hg| Not suitable
100% (brown square)| Not suitable| 35 -50 mmHg/ 1.4 – 2in.Hg| 27 – 34 mmHg/ 1
– 1.3in.Hg| 19 -26 mmHg/ 0.7 – 1 in.Hg
*A padding layer should be used prior to the application.
Commence bandaging at the base of the toes and enclose the heel with NO EXTENSION…
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Apply around the foot starting at the base of the toes (no extension)
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Make two turns around the ankle to enclose the heel (no extension)
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Return to the base of the toes and make one turn around the foot (no extension)
…NOW WITH EXTENSION continue up the leg in an ascending spiral
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Now apply full extension (rectangles become squares)
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Apply with 50% overlap (full extension)
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Continue to apply as an ascending spiral (full extension)
N.B. It is important to use the same indicator for consistent extension throughout the application.
…finally secure the bandage just below the knee
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Stop bandaging just below the knee. Cut off any excess bandage.
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Secure.
Setopress may be applied over a primary wound dressing.
Contraindication(s)
Do not use the figure of eight bandaging.
Do not apply if arterial insufficiency is present or suspected.
Do not use on limbs with a circumference of less than 18cm/7in.
Precautions
Do not use Setopress on patients and/or users with known hypersensitivity to
the ingoing materials/components of the product.
The effective circumference of the ankle when reading off the sizing table
must take into account any padding layer.
Setopress should only be applied by a trained bandage.
Do not use bandage clips.
This product must be used under the direction of a healthcare professional.
The bandage should be changed in line with dressing changes.
Discard and replace if soiled with bodily fluids.
Fibre content
Polyamide, Elastane, Cotton.
Special storage conditions and handling conditions Disposal should be handled
according to local environmental procedures.
Other information
If any serious incident has occurred in relation to the use of Setopress, it
should be reported to Mölnlycke Health Care and to your local competent
authority.
The Mölnlycke and Setopress trademarks, names, and logos are registered
globally to one or more of the Mölnlycke Health Care Group of companies.
Size 10cm x 3.5m (relaxed roll)
Medical Device
Upper-temperature limit limite
Keep dry
Conserver au sec
Caution: Federal (US) Law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician (or properly licensed practitioner)
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Made in UK
Australian Sponsor Address:
Mölnlycke Health Care Pty. Ltd
12 Narabang Way
Belrose, NSW 2085
Australia
USA 1-800-882-4582
Canada 1-800-494-5134
Manufacturer
Mölnlycke Health Care AB
Gamlestadsvägen 3C, Box 13080, SE-402 52 Göteborg, Sweden
Revised 2021-07
327238-09
Master PD-569688 rev. 02 PD-580466