Ofa Bamberg memory, Instructions For Use Manual

Dear User, 

we are delighted that you have chosen  

Ofa Bamberg compression stockings and thank 
you for putting your trust in us. Please take a 

moment to read through this product informa-

tion carefully. For optimal compression therapy 

effectiveness! 

Intended use

Compression stockings are used to treat  

phlebological and lymphological arm and leg 
conditions, as well as lipoedema. Different 
products are used depending on the indication.

Effective principle of medical  
compression stockings 

Products tailored to the respective indication 

and controlled pressure accelerate blood reflux, 

improve microcirculation in the tissue and  

increase lymph flow. 

 Important information

Only wear compression stockings after 

consultation with your doctor. Wearing your 

stockings daily and holding regular consultations 
with your doctor will ensure successful 

treatment! The stockings must be obtained 
from a medically trained specialist retailer. Your 

specialist retailer will also advise you on how 

to put the compression stockings on correctly. 

If you experience leg pain or skin irritation 
while wearing these stockings, please consult 

your doctor immediately. You can prevent skin 
reactions in the area around the grip tops by 
slightly adjusting the grip tops several times 
during the day. Please contact your doctor about 
wearing the stockings in combination with using 
other medical devices. We test our products 

within the scope of a comprehensive quality 

assurance. However, if you still have cause 

for complaint, please contact your specialist 

retailer. Do not attempt to perform repairs 
yourself. Return the stockings to the specialist 
retailer who sold them to you. Any pilling of the 

material that may arise due to friction with other 

garments will not reduce the stocking’s quality.

Care instructions

The product is suitable for immediate use. We 
recommend washing the product before wearing 
it for the first time. Then wash daily by hand or 
on a delicate fabric program. Wash the stockings 
separately with mild detergent without fabric 
softener (e.g. Ofa Clean special detergent) at 

a maximum temperature of 40 °C and rinse  

them well. The stockings can be spun gently, 

but do not wring them out. Dry your compression 
stockings in air or in a dryer on a gentle cycle. 

Do not place them on a heater or in direct 

sunlight. Never iron the stockings. To maintain 

the effectiveness of your stockings, please do 
not use chemical cleaning agents, petrol, or 

fabric softeners. These substances damage the 
knitted fabric. Compression stockings are largely 
resistant to fats and oils, but should not come 
into contact with ointments. Stockings with 

silicone-coated grip tops should generally not 
come into contact with solvents, ointments,  

re­greasing washing lotions, and body creams. 

Indications (see also AWMF Medical 
Compression Therapy Guideline 037/005, 
Version 12/18)

–  Improvement of venous symptoms and quality 

of life with chronic venous diseases

–  Prevention and treatment of venous oedema
–  Prevention and treatment of venous skin 

alterations

–  Eczema and pigmentation

–  Lipodermatosclerosis and atrophie blanche

–  Therapy and pain reduction for venous leg 

ulcers, including relapse prevention

–  Treatment of arterial and venous leg ulcers 

(see contraindications!)

–  Varicose veins
–  Initial phase after treatment for varicose veins

–  Functional venous insufficiency

–  Venous malformations

–  Venous thrombosis
–  Condition after thrombosis
–  Post­thrombotic syndrome
–  Thrombosis prophylaxis in mobile patients

–   Lymphoedema
–  Oedema in pregnancy
–  Post-traumatic/post-operative oedema
–  Cyclic idiopathic oedema

–  Stage II lipoedema and above
–  Venous stasis resulting from immobility 

(arthrogenic congestive syndrome, paresis, 

and partial paresis of the extremity)

–  Occupation­related oedema (occupations 

involving long periods of standing and sitting)

–  Medication-related oedema, if change of 

medication not possible 

–  Obesity with functional venous insufficiency
–  Inflammatory dermatoses of the legs

–  Nausea, dizziness, and congestion complaints 

during pregnancy

–  Condition after burns

–  Scar treatment

Contraindications
Absolute contraindications:

–  Advanced peripheral arterial occlusive disease 

(if any of these parameters apply: ABPI 
< 0.5, ankle artery pressure < 60 mmHg, toe 

pressure < 30 mmHg, or TcPO2 < 20 mmHg 
arch)

– Congestive heart failure

– Septic phlebitis

– Phlegmasia cerulea dolens

Risks to be considered 

(therapy decision based on benefit/risk 

assessment)

– Weeping dermatoses

–  Allergies to compression stocking materials
–  Severe sensitivity disorders of the extremity
–  Advanced peripheral neuropathy 

(e.g. diabetes mellitus)

–  Chronic polyarthritis 

No liability is accepted if these 
contraindications are not observed.

     Risks and side effects

Medical compression stockings can cause skin 
necrosis and pressure damage to peripheral 

nerves. Patients with sensitive skin may 

experience itching and skin irritation when using 

compression stockings. Adequate skin care is 
therefore recommended. 

If you suffer the following symptoms, please 
take off the stockings immediately and discuss 

further treatment with your doctor: blue or 

white coloration of the toes, sensations of 

discomfort and numbness, increasing pain, 
shortness of breath and sweating, acute 
movement restrictions.

Warranty

The shelf life of medical compression stockings 

is limited to 3 years when properly stored. 

Added to this is the wearing time, which is 
a maximum of 6 months with regular use and 

proper care. After this period, the products are 
excluded from the warranty.
Defects attributable to normal wear and tear or 
improper use are not covered by the guarantee. 
Improper use also includes any subsequent 
modification to the product that has not been 
carried out by the manufacturer. 

The product is intended for use by a single 
patient. If it is passed on to other persons for 
reuse, the manufacturer's product liability is 
no longer valid.

Disposal

After the end of the usage period, please 
dispose of the product in accordance with local 

regulations.

Mandatory reporting

Due to legal requirements, patients and users 

are obliged to report immediately any serious 

incidents which have occurred in connection 
with the product and which have resulted in, 

or could have led to a significant deterioration 

in the state of health or to death, to the 
manufacturer and the competent national 

authority (in Germany BfArM).

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