Covidien TED Black Knee Length Anti-Embolism Stockings for Continuing Care

Because the risk of developing thromboembolic diseases like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) can continue for up to six weeks after being discharged from hospital, it's vital that you can properly reduce the risk of these potentially fatal events occurring.

The Covidien TED Black Knee Length Anti-Embolism Stockings for Continuing Care have been developed to reduce the risk of thromboembolic diseases developing in recuperating patients though a graduated compression pattern, helping increase blood flow rates to prevent blood clots forming in the leg.

What's Included?

Each purchase of the Covidien TED Stockings includes a pair of anti-embolism stockings.

Which Size of Covidien TED Anti-Embolism Stockings Should I Choose?

The first thing that you will have to do when purchasing your Anti-Embolism Stockings is to select the correct size. You can do this by completing the following steps and looking at the table below:

1. Measure your calf at its thickest part.
2. Measure the distance from the bend of your knee to the bottom of your heel behind your leg.
3. Make sure that the measurements are completed while standing (someone else can help if necessary).
4. Match your measurements to the table below.

Clinically Proven to Reduce Thromboembolic Diseases

TED stockings are the only anti-embolism stockings which have been clinically proven to reduce the risk of thromboembolic disease, where blood clots (which most commonly form in the leg) break free. From there they can travel to the lungs where they obstruct the pulmonary arteries, restricting blood flow.

To effectively reduce the risk of clots developing, the stockings utilise a graduated compression pattern to encourage blood to quickly move through and back up the leg, helping to reduce the chance of blood clots forming in the leg and reducing the risk of fatal pulmonary embolisms.

Designed for Comfort

As well as being highly effective, the stockings are also incredibly comfortable to wear. All Covidien TED continuing care stockings are latex free, reducing the risk of allergic reactions, and also feature a closed toe, making them feel comfortable and natural on your feet.

What Level of Compression do the TED Stockings Provide?

The Anti-Embolism Stockings for Continuing Care feature different levels of compression on various parts of the leg. This is as follows:

• Upper thigh: 8mmHg
• Lower thigh: 10mmHg
• Popliteal: 8mmHg
• Calf: 14mmHg
• Ankle: 18mmHg

Contraindications of the Covidien TED Anti-Embolism Stockings for Continuing Care

There are certain conditions that may make these stockings unsuitable for your use – for further information please see the "Contraindications" tab at the top of the page.

Delivery

We deliver our products by Royal Mail, Parcel Force and DPD couriers depending upon order value and size to ensure that you receive your order as quickly as possible.

Delivery Fees

We offer free UK delivery on all orders over £40. Please see our delivery fees below:

UK Delivery

Delivery Times

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If you require further assistance, please contact our team on 020 7501 1109 and we'll be happy to help.

Covidien TED Black Knee Length Anti-Embolism Stockings for Continuing Care are not returnable on the grounds of hygiene

Please note, Compression Stockings.co.uk is dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of hygiene for all of its products and for this reason this item is non-refundable and non-returnable if unsuitable or unwanted on grounds of hygiene. The only exception to this is if products are returned within 30 days and are unopened and unworn in their original packaging.

If you have any questions regarding this returns policy, please contact our team on 020 7501 1109 or via the contact page for further information.

Contraindications of the Covidien TED Black Knee Length Anti-Embolism Stockings for Continuing Care

The contraindications of the Covidien TED Black Knee Length Anti-Embolism Stockings for Continuing Care are:

• Any leg condition in which stockings would interfere, including:
  • Dermatitis (skin problems)
  • Vein ligation (recent leg surgery)
  • Gangrene
  • Recent skin graft
• Severe vascular diseases, such as arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which cause poor circulation to the leg
• Massive edema (swelling) of the legs, or pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) from congestive heart failure
• Extreme deformity of the leg

These stockings are only to be worn on your doctor's advice and during the time period recommended.