 Circulatory Assist Units, Intermittent; Sequential; Stockings,

Compression; Pneumatic
Scope of this Product Comparison
This Product Comparison covers intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices intended for prevention of
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or treatment of lymphedema in a clinical facility or in the home. It also covers
garments, such as pneumatic stockings (PSs) and antiembolic (elastic) stockings that are part of or accessories to
IPC devices.
These devices are also called: alternating-pressure control units,
pneumatic compression devices (PCDs), sequential compression
devices (SCDs), compression pumps, compression stockings.

Purpose
IPC units alternately apply and release pressure on a patient’s
arms, legs, or feet. They can be used to minimize venous stasis during
and immediately following surgery as well as during long periods of
immobility, such as for a bedridden patient. Such stasis puts certain
patients at risk for DVT, which can produce pulmonary embolism
(PE). DVT precedes PE in 9 out of 10 instances. Patients most likely to
be affected are those over age 40 who are undergoing hip or knee
surgery, major abdominal surgery, and/or intracranial neurosurgery.
Pregnant women are more likely to develop DVT than nonpregnant
women. Oral contraceptives and estrogen replacement therapy may also increase the risk of DVT, particularly
when combined with other risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, and obesity. Although there is no ideal
preventive measure, IPC treatment of the lower limbs and/or feet—either alone or combined with anticoagulant
therapy (e.g., heparin, warfarin, dextran) and antiembolic stockings—has been shown to be effective in
preventing DVT. IPC is a noninvasive treatment; its use promotes
venous emptying and mimics muscular activity that promotes the
release of plasminogen activator, which may guard against fibrinolytic UMDNS Information
shutdown.
This Product Comparison covers the following
Some pneumatic compression units are designed to treat chronic device terms and product codes as listed in
edema such as lymphedema, which is a condition caused by ECRI Institute’s Universal Medical Device
Nomenclature System™ (UMDNS™):
obstruction, destruction, or hypoplasia of lymphatic vessels and nodes
Circulatory Assist Units, Peripheral Compression,
and characterized by accumulation of fluid in a limb. Primary Intermittent [10-969]
lymphedema is a developmental abnormality and is usually a lifelong Circulatory Assist Units, Peripheral Compression,
Sequential [16-837]
condition. Secondary lymphedema can result from trauma, tumors, or Stockings, Compression [13-789]
surgery (e.g., oncologic surgery in which lymphatic nodes and vessels Stockings, Pneumatic [13-793]
have been removed). Lymphedema causes disfigurement (the affected

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limb can become several times its normal size); it causes the limb to become very heavy and puts the patient at
risk for bacterial and fungal infections. The affected limb may become painful and interfere with patient mobility.
Compression therapy can reduce the limb size so that its appearance is nearly normal. It can also be used to treat
patients with edema caused by many other conditions (e.g., postsurgical edema, dependent edema related to
pregnancy, edema related to leg ulcers or resulting from musculoskeletal injuries, chronic venous insufficiency).
IPC has also been reported to increase the healing rate of venous insufficiency ulcers.

Principles of operation
A typical IPC unit consists of one or more
garments that are wrapped around the limb to be
treated, tubing that connects the garments to the
pump, and a pump that provides air to inflate the
bladders within the garments. The timing cycle of
inflation and deflation as well as the bladder
inflation pressure is user-adjustable on some units
and fixed on others.
To operate any IPC device for DVT prophylaxis,
the garment is applied to the patient’s leg.
Garments typically cover the calf or calf and thigh;
foot garments are also used, but these are operated
at higher pressures than the calf or thigh garments.
Some IPC devices employ garments that have a
single bladder and apply a uniform pressure to the
treated limb when inflated. Other IPC devices use
garments with multiple bladders that compress the limb in a sequential, gradient fashion. In other words, the
highest pressure is applied first to the most distal bladder (e.g., ankle) and decreasing pressures are then applied
to the next most proximal bladder (e.g., calf, followed by thigh). The IPC device sustains the inflation pressure
briefly (also called the hold time, this time interval is adjustable on some units and fixed on others); all chambers
then deflate, and the cycle repeats.
Pressure-control mechanisms provided on some units allow the user to adjust the pressure directly by setting a
dial or indirectly by observing a pressure gauge while turning a dial. On others, the user selects the pressure by
programming the device. Available cuff pressures range from approximately 15 to 200 mm Hg. Typical DVT
prevention pressures using calf and thigh sleeves are around 30 to 45 mm Hg. For foot cuffs, this pressure is
around 130 to 180 mm Hg.
Most units intended to treat lymphedema apply sequential, gradient pressure using garments that have
multiple bladders. They usually provide higher pressures than those designed for DVT prevention and can be
applied to arms, legs, or amputee stumps. For example, one manufacturer’s treatment protocol for lymphedema
recommends applying pressure equal to the patient’s mean arterial pressure to the foot or hand. Each subsequent
chamber is inflated to a pressure that is a fixed amount less than that of the previous chamber.
Many compression units, typically those designed for DVT prevention, feature displays and alarms to alert
clinical personnel to excessive pressure, nonrelease of pressure, low pressure, kinked tubing, or other
malfunctions; some have mechanisms that vent pressure automatically if the cuff pressure rises above a set limit
or is maintained longer than the set time. Units that apply sequential, gradient compression typically indicate the
correct tubing connections to achieve the proper inflation sequence; the methods include color coding,
numbering, labeling with arrows, and physical conformation to prevent misconnection. Tubing connectors can be
friction (push on), spring-loaded valve, snap lock, or latch.

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Garments for DVT prevention are usually for single-patient use; those for lymphedema treatment are typically
reusable. Construction material is usually a polyurethane and nylon combination or polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Garment designs include types that slip over the patient’s limb as well as models that wrap around the limb and
close with hooks and loops, zippers, or Velcro fasteners. Pressure-release valves that permit quick deflation are
available on some manufacturers’ units; they are available more often on those units that cannot be easily opened
when inflated.
Some compression units are used with a graduated-compression (gradient) elastic stocking consisting of a
blend of cotton and nylon spandex; the stocking may be worn during or between treatments. Other suppliers
provide a light cotton liner to be worn under the pneumatic sleeve to absorb perspiration. One manufacturer’s
garment consists of an inflatable bladder that slips into a pouch in the front of an elastic stocking. When the
bladder is inflated, the stocking is stretched circumferentially, transmitting pressure to the calf. Another sleeve
design uses an inner lining of pliable polyurethane and an outer wall constructed of nonstretch nylon. When
inflated, the inner lining presses on the limb.

Reported problems
Contraindications for IPC therapy to prevent DVT include acute thrombosis, acute thrombophlebitis, acute
pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, and suspicion of recent DVT. Cardiac,
respiratory, renal, or hepatic diseases may be contraindications for lymphedema therapy.
Patient bruising and skin integrity problems have been reported with these devices. This may be caused by
garment sizing errors, improper garment placement, or if the garment has been reprocessed, an allergic reaction
to the cleaning chemicals used. It can also be caused by a pump malfunction, such as failure of the garment to
deflate. ECRI Institute is aware of one incident in which a device’s tubing set had been disconnected and then
reconnected incorrectly. The reversal of the tubing caused an incorrect inflation sequence, producing sustained
inflation and thereby injuring the patient. ECRI Institute recommends that staff regularly check all tubing for
leaks or loose ends. Some experts recommend discarding the entire set if a disconnected tube is found.
ECRI Institute is aware of reports of inadvertent attachment of sequential compression devices to needleless
Luer ports on intravenous (IV) administration sets, which can cause fatal air embolisms. ECRI Institute
recommends exclusive use of IPC devices with connectors that are not compatible with Luer connectors.
ECRI Institute also has investigated at least one case in which patient injury occurred when one chamber on a
multichambered cuff did not deflate. The pump monitored pressure in only one of cuff’s chambers and therefore
the pump’s alarm was not triggered.
If power cords do not have appropriate strain relief, power cords may become exposed. Units could lose
power if an unsecured strain relief has resulted in damage to the power cord wires; also, electric shock and fire
are associated risks, albeit remote ones. ECRI Institute recommends that facilities perform preventive
maintenance, including inspection of power cords and outlets.

Purchase considerations
ECRI Institute recommendations
Included in the accompanying comparison chart are ECRI Institute’s recommendations for minimum
performance requirements for IPC devices.
Since compression devices are designed to assist in the circulation of blood by pumping the venous system,
pressures that stop arterial blood flow are counterproductive to optimal refilling of the veins. Applied pressures
should be as low as possible—between 30 and 60 mm Hg for the calf (varies per body part)—and not more than
200 mm Hg as a rule. The IPC device should provide a sufficient period of deflation to allow for venous refilling

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(e.g., 20 seconds), and some type of display is needed as a method of measuring and communicating pressure and
duration.
ECRI Institute recommends purchasing pumps that monitor actual pressures in the garments and that have a
real-time pressure display rather than only a set-pressure display. Units that are equipped with overpressure,
kinked tubing and low-pressure alarms are preferred, as are those that automatically vent if a failure-to-deflate
condition occurs. The unit should make troubleshooting these alarms easy for clinicians and be comfortable for
patients (e.g., pumps are not noisy or disruptive). A power switch is also recommended to quickly discontinue
operation in an emergency.

Other considerations
While studies show that using IPC devices provides better protection against DVT than not using any
prevention method at all, when it comes to comparing the different variations of IPC devices, the answers are less
clear. There is no conclusive evidence in the literature that definitively states that one type of IPC device is more
effective at reducing DVT than another. Therefore it is not clear whether uniform compression or sequential-
gradient compression is better, or whether a calf garment is better than a calf-thigh garment.
Other considerations include making sure that the device has adequate safety features, that it is easy to use,
and that it is comfortable for the patient. The patient population to be treated also affects the decision on which
device to purchase. For instance, if the patient population will consist of many patients with leg casts, an IPC
device that offers foot compression would be a good choice. Another consideration is whether it is possible to
standardize products from a single vendor to simplify garment purchase as well as pump service and repair. This
can be accomplished with an all-in-one pump that can deliver multiple modes of therapy (e.g., foot, calf/thigh) or
with different devices from a single supplier (e.g., one pump for foot compression and another for calf/thigh
compression). Clinician and patient compliance have been shown to be beneficial for IPC therapy because the
devices tend to be used correctly for longer periods. Pumps with lower operational noise levels may also help to
achieve better compliance.

Cost containment
The price of the pump unit is a one-time expenditure that may not be significant when compared with the cost
of disposable garments. Suppliers may offer discounts on pumps when a large number of disposables are
ordered; negotiating efforts should also focus on the cost of these disposable garments at the time of purchase,
because their cost is significant over the useful life of the pump. In addition, purchasers may want to compare the
cost of single-patient-use garments with the cost of sterilizing reusable garments.

Stage of development
As early as 1972, there is a reference to using a pneumatic intermittent pump connected to a legging to prevent
DVT by compressing the calf muscle. The development of compression units has continued the initial design
while adding programmability and safety features, such as overpressure alarms and shutoff devices. Sequential-
gradient compression units were developed in the late 1970s. Use of IPC devices gained popularity after 1986,
when the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Conference on the Prevention of Venous
Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism endorsed them as an effective means of DVT prevention.
Attention is being directed toward improving comfort, closure mechanisms, and overall convenience of use in
an attempt to increase patient compliance with physician orders. Several manufacturers offer pumps with
optional battery packs so that therapy can be applied during patient transport. One manufacturer is using
“vascular refill detection,” which uses air plethysmography to evaluate individual patient’s refill times instead of
a set deflation time.

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Supplier Information
AIRCAST
DJO LLC [452204]
1430 Decision St
Vista, CA 92081-8553
Phone: (760) 727-1280, (800) 336-6569 Fax: (760) 734-3595, (800) 936-6569
Internet: http://www.donjoy.com
E-mail: [email protected]

DJO Deutschland GmbH [453366]

Georg-Wiesboeck-Ring 12
Neubeuern D-83115
Germany
Phone: 49 (8035) 879950 Fax: 49 (8035) 879987
Internet: http://www.djortho.de
E-mail: [email protected]

ALBAHEALTH
Albahealth LLC Div Encompass Medical [101010]
201 St Germain Ave PO Box 100
Valdese, NC 28690-0100
Phone: (828) 879-6500, (800) 533-8930 Fax: (828) 879-6595
Internet: http://www.albahealth.com
E-mail: [email protected]

BIO COMPRESSION
Bio Compression Systems Inc [160973]
120 W Commercial Ave
Moonachie, NJ 07074
Phone: (201) 939-0716, (800) 888-0908 Fax: (201) 939-4503
Internet: http://www.biocompression.com
E-mail: [email protected]

BOESL
Boesl Medizintechnik GmbH [172857]
Charlottenburger Allee 13
Aachen D-52068
Germany
Phone: 49 (241) 900770 Fax: 49 (241) 9007710
Internet: http://www.boesl-med.de
E-mail: [email protected]

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C-BOOT
C-Boot Ltd [453759]
Building 30 MATAM PO Box 15051
Haifa IL-31905
Israel
Phone: 972 (4) 8503030 Fax: 972 (4) 8503131
Internet: http://www.c-boot.com
E-mail: [email protected]

CENTROMED
Centromed Ltd [179523]
Anglo House Wotton Road Kingsnorth Industrial Estate
Ashford TN23 6LN
England
Phone: 44 (1233) 635353 Fax: 44 (1233) 635351
Internet: http://www.centromed.com
E-mail: [email protected]

CHATTANOOGA
Chattanooga Group A DJO Co [101154]
4717 Adams Rd PO Box 489
Hixson, TN 37343-4001
Phone: (423) 870-2281, (800) 592-7329 Fax: (423) 875-5497
Internet: http://www.chattgroup.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Chattanooga Group International A DJO Co [449816]

Welvaartstraat 8
Herentals B-2200
Belgium
Phone: 32 (14) 284350 Fax: 32 (14) 284358
Internet: http://www.chattgroup.com
E-mail: [email protected]

COMPRESSION THERAPY CONCEPTS

Compression Therapy Concepts Inc [376072]
1750 Brielle Ave Unit B6
Wanamassa, NJ 07712
Phone: (732) 544-0800, (800) 993-9013 Fax: (732) 544-0850
Internet: http://www.ctcdvt.com
E-mail: [email protected]

COVIDIEN
Covidien (US) [452294]
15 Hampshire St
Mansfield, MA 02048
Phone: (508) 261-8000, (800) 346-7197
Internet: http://www.covidien.com

Covidien (United Kingdom) Div Covidien (US) [452449]

154 Fareham Road
Gosport PO13 OAS
England

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Phone: 44 (1329) 224000 Fax: 44 (1329) 220213

Internet: http://www.covidien.com
E-mail: [email protected]

CURRIE MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

Currie Medical Specialties Inc [370619]
730 E Los Angeles Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
Phone: (626) 303-3521, (800) 669-3521 Fax: (626) 303-3957
Internet: http://www.curriemedical.com
E-mail: [email protected]

ECOLAB
Ecolab Inc [312330]
370 Wabasha Ave
St Paul, MN 55102-2233
Phone: (651) 293-2233, (800) 352-5326 Fax: (651) 293-2092
Internet: http://www.ecolab.com
E-mail: [email protected]

EUREDUC
Eureduc [172391]
35 rue des Broderies
Coignieres F-78310
France
Phone: 33 (1) 34610161 Fax: 33 (1) 34614061
Internet: http://www.eureduc.tm.fr
E-mail: [email protected]

FMT
FMT Medizintechnik GmbH [233585]
Abtsberg 19
Bamberg D-96049
Germany
Phone: 49 (951) 51166 Fax: 49 (951) 51167
Internet: http://www.fmt-medizintechnik.de
E-mail: [email protected]

HUNTLEIGH HEALTHCARE
Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd A Getinge Group Co [272792]
310-312 Dallow Road
Luton LU1 1TD
England
Phone: 44 (1582) 413104
Internet: http://www.arjohuntleigh.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Huntleigh Healthcare LLC A Getinge Group Co [102764]

40 Christopher Way
Eatontown, NJ 07724-3327
Phone: (732) 578-9898, (800) 223-1218 Fax: (732) 578-9889
Internet: http://www.huntleigh-healthcare.com

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Huntleigh Healthcare Pty Ltd A Getinge Group Co [202258]

78 Forsyth Street
O'Conner 6163
Australia
Phone: 61 (8) 93374111 Fax: 61 (8) 93379077
Internet: http://www.arjohuntleigh.com

ITO
ITO Co Ltd [156029]
3-3-3 Toyotama-Minami Nerima-ku
Tokyo 176-8605
Japan
Phone: 81 (3) 39944619 Fax: 81 (3) 39941465
Internet: http://www.itolator.co.jp/english
E-mail: [email protected]

KCI
Kinetic Concepts Inc [102816]
8023 Vantage Dr
San Antonio, TX 78230-4726
Phone: (210) 255-6812, (800) 275-4524 Fax: (210) 255-6987
Internet: http://www.kci1.com
E-mail: [email protected]

KCI Clinic Spain SL [403701]

Calle Labradoers manzana 25 nave 5
Boadilla del Monte (Madrid) E-28660
Spain
Phone: 34 (902) 100835 Fax: 34 (902) 200835
Internet: http://www.kci-medical.com
E-mail: [email protected]

KCI Medical South Africa (Pty) Ltd [403702]

Thornhill Office Park Unit 24 Bekker Road
Midrand 1685
South Africa
Phone: 27 (11) 3150445 Fax: 27 (11) 3151757
Internet: http://www.kci-medical.com
E-mail: [email protected]

KCI Medical Ltd (Ireland) [403700]

H17 Centrepoint Business Park New Nangor Road
Dublin 12
Ireland
Phone: 353 (1) 4659510 Fax: 353 (1) 4659500
Internet: http://www.kci-medical.com
E-mail: [email protected]

MEDICAL COMPRESSION SYSTEMS

MCS Medical Compression Systems (DBN) Ltd [453873]
2 Ha'Ilan Street PO Box 75
Or-Akiva IL-30600
Israel
Phone: 972 (4) 6266630 Fax: 972 (4) 6266640

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Internet: http://www.mcsmed.com
E-mail: [email protected]

MEDMARK TECHNOLOGIES
MedMark Technologies LLC [451356]
724 H West Rt 313 Dublin Pk
Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: (215) 249-1540 Fax: (215) 249-1029
Internet: http://www.medmarktechnologies.com
E-mail: [email protected]

MEGO AFEK
Mego Afek [157010]
Kibbutz Afek IL-30042
Israel
Phone: 972 (4) 8784277 Fax: 972 (4) 8784148
Internet: http://www.lympha-press.com
E-mail: [email protected]

MJS HEALTHCARE
MJS Healthcare Ltd [187060]
Barton Industrial Estate Faldo Road
Barton MK45 4RT
England
Phone: 44 (1582) 882959 Fax: 44 (1582) 882176
Internet: http://www.mjshealthcare.com
E-mail: [email protected]

NOVAMEDIX
Novamedix Services Ltd An Orthofix Co [186680]
Viscount Court South Way Walworth
Andover SP10 5NW
England
Phone: 44 (1264) 334212 Fax: 44 (1264) 334007
Internet: http://www.novamedix.com
E-mail: [email protected]

TALLEY MEDICAL
Talley Group Ltd [149093]
Abbey Park Industrial Estate Premier Way
Romsey SO51 9DQ
England
Phone: 44 (1794) 503500 Fax: 44 (1794) 503555
Internet: http://www.talleygroup.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Talley Medical (United States) [439395]

1070 E Wieland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: , (888) 259-9994, (888) 259-9994
Internet: http://www.talleygroup.com
E-mail: [email protected]

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WRIGHT LINEAR PUMP

Wright Linear Pump Inc/Wright Therapy Products [105679]
103B International Dr
Oakdale, PA 15071-3911
Phone: (724) 695-0800, (800) 631-9535 Fax: (724) 695-0406
Internet: http://www.wrighttherapy.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Note: The data in the chart derives from suppliers’ specifications and have not been verified through
independent testing by ECRI Institute or any other agency. Because test methods vary, different products’
specifications are not always comparable. Moreover, products and specifications are subject to frequent changes.
ECRI Institute is not responsible for the quality or validity of the information presented or for any adverse
consequences of acting on such information.
When reading the chart, keep in mind that, unless otherwise noted, the list price does not reflect supplier
discounts. And although we try to indicate which features and characteristics are standard and which are not,
some may be optional, at additional cost.
For those models whose prices were supplied to us in currencies other than U.S. dollars, we have also listed the
conversion to U.S. dollars to facilitate comparison among models. However, keep in mind that exchange rates change
often.

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MODEL ECRI INSTITUTE'S AIRCAST AIRCAST ALBAHEALTH

RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS1
Intermittent Pneumatic ArterialFlow VenaFlow PAS II, pulStar
Compression Units
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Canada, USA
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes No
APPLICATIONS Arterial insufficiency, wound DVT prophylaxis DVT prophylaxis
healing; upper and lower
extremities
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Multichamber, graduated Multichamber, graduated Single-chamber/1 or 2
sequential/not specified sequential/not specified
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg <220 max 85-95 45-52 settle pressure; foot 35-95
garment: 130 peak pressure
Cycle time, sec 20 60 60
Inflation <1 <1 5
Hold Time 2 6 15
Deflation 18 54 20
DISPLAY TYPE Yes LCD LCD LED
ALARM Audible and visual Audible and visual Audible and visual Audible and visual for high
and low pressure; code
display
TUBING
Connector type Custom positive lock Custom positive lock Proprietary, permanently
attached tubing
Non-IV-compatible Required Yes Yes Permanently attached
connector tubing
Correct alignment Physical Color code, physical Color code, physical Permanently attached
indicator tubing
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Calf wrap or equivalent, Calf lower extremity and Regular, XL and bariatric Wrapped garment with
additional sizes and forearm upper extremity calf, thigh with extenders, pneumatic bladder
compatibility with other body single-patient reusable and foot single-use
parts wraparound garment with wraparound garments with
incorporated bladders; XL incorporated bladders
available
Material Polyester nonwoven; Nylon, polyester, rayon Polyester and cotton with
polyester mesh; (outer); polyurethane film plastic air bladder
polyurethane film (inner) (inner)
Closure method Hook and loop Hook and loop Velcro
LINE POWER, VAC 115, 60 Hz 115, 60 Hz 115
Power, W 15 15 35 peak
Power switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 27.9 x 29.2 x 14 (11 x 11.5 27.9 x 29.2 x 14 (11 x 11.5 16.5 x 31.8 x 17.3 (6.5 x
W x D, cm (in) x 5.5) x 5.5) 12.5 x 6.8)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 4.2 (9.3) 4.2 (9.3) 5.22 (11.5)

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MODEL ECRI INSTITUTE'S AIRCAST AIRCAST ALBAHEALTH

RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS1
Intermittent Pneumatic ArterialFlow VenaFlow PAS II, pulStar
Compression Units
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $3,750 $1,450 $749
Pneumatic garments Lower extremity: $50 each, Not specified $30-35, wraps
upper extremity: $60 each
Gradient stockings Available Available NA
Other liners NA NA NA
Warranty ≥1 year 3 years 3 years 1 year, parts and labor
Delivery time, ARO Overnight available Overnight available Not specified
Service contract Not specified Not specified Not specified
Training Yes Included Included Not specified
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1997 1993 Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Impulse inflation device Impulse inflation device Wraps are available in
provides graduated provides graduated regular and oversize.
sequential compression; 2 sequential compression; 2
independent air cells independent air cells
produce gradient pressure; produce gradient pressure;
no pressure gap due to no pressure gap due to
overlapping air cells; both overlapping air cells; both
legs pump simultaneously; legs pump simultaneously;
optional single-leg optional single-leg
operation. Meets operation. Meets
requirements of CSA 22.2 requirements of CSA 22.2
No. 950 and EN 60601-1-2- No 950 and EN 60601-1-2-
1993 and 60950; listed to 1993 and 60950; listed to
UL 2601. UL 2601-1.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
LAST UPDATED April 2009 April 2009 April 2009
Supplier Footnotes 1These recommendations
are the opinions of ECRI
Institute's technology
experts. ECRI Institute
assumes no liability for
decisions made based on
this data.
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MODEL BIO COMPRESSION BIO COMPRESSION BIO COMPRESSION BIO COMPRESSION

BioArterial Plus Multi-FLO 1545-F DVT Multi-FLO 1545-KT DVT Sequential Circulator 2004
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS Arterial Blood Flow DVT prophylaxis DVT prophylaxis Lymphedema and lymphatic
Enhancement System, disorders, venous
arterial disorders, diabetic insufficiency, venous stasis
foot ulcers, intermittent ulcers
claudication, ischemia
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Not specified Not specified Not specified 4-chamber sequential/1 or 2
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 60-125 20-125 20-125 20-125
Cycle time, sec 20 60 60 90
Inflation 4 6 15 72
Hold Time Yes Yes Yes Yes
Deflation 16 54 45 18
DISPLAY TYPE Gauge Gauge Gauge Gauge
ALARM No Yes Yes No
TUBING
Connector type Push-on, snap lock Push-on, snap lock Twist and lock Push-on, snap lock
Non-IV-compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes
connector
Correct alignment Physical confirmation Physical confirmation Physical confirmation Color code, physical
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Foot, calf Foot Calf, calf/thigh Arm (S, M, L with shoulder),
leg (S, M, L), half-adjustable
full pants and custom
garments
Material Nylon, polyurethane Nylon, polyurethane PVC Nylon, polyurethane
Closure method Velcro Velcro Velcro Zipper
LINE POWER, VAC 110/220 110/220 110/220 110/220
Power, W 60 60 60 60
Power switch Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 14 x 31.8 x 22.2 (5.5 x 12 x 14 x 31.8 x 22.2 (5.5 x 12 x 14 x 31.8 x 22.2 (5.5 x 12 x 14 x 31.8 x 22.2 (5.5 x 12 x
W x D, cm (in) 8) 8) 8) 8)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 3.4 (7.5) 3.6 (8) 3.6 (8) 2.7 (6)

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MODEL BIO COMPRESSION BIO COMPRESSION BIO COMPRESSION BIO COMPRESSION

BioArterial Plus Multi-FLO 1545-F DVT Multi-FLO 1545-KT DVT Sequential Circulator 2004
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $4,500 $2,500 $2,500 $1,200
Pneumatic garments $350 $100/pair $60/pair $250-600
Gradient stockings Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Other liners Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Warranty 3 years, pump; 1 year, 3 years, pump; 30 days, 3 years, pump; 30 days, 3 years, pump; 1 year,
garments garments garments garments
Delivery time, ARO 24 hr 24 hr 24 hr 24 hr
Service contract NA NA NA NA
Training Yes Yes Yes Yes
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 2007 2006 2006 1982
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Intermittent, sequential. Gradient sequential. Meets Gradient sequential. Meets Gradient sequential. Meets
Meets requirements of UL requirements of UL 2601. requirements of UL 2601. requirements of UL 60601-
60601-1. EO675. 1. EO651.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL BIO COMPRESSION BIO COMPRESSION BOESL BOESL

Sequential Circulator 3004 Sequential Circulator 3008 Lympha-mat 300 Gradient Lympha-mat Digital
Gradient
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
APPLICATIONS Lymphedema and lymphatic Lymphedema and lymphatic Lymphedema, venous Lymphedema, venous
disorders, venous disorders, venous insufficiency, various insufficiency, various
insufficiency, venous stasis insufficiency, venous stasis edemas edemas
ulcers ulcers
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS 4-chamber sequential/1 or 2 8-chamber sequential/1 or 2 Multichamber (12 Multichamber (12
overlapping)/not specified overlapping)/not specified
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 20-125 20-125 0-100 stepless 0-120 stepless
Cycle time, sec 90 50 Adjustable Variable
Inflation 72 40 Adjustable Variable
Hold Time Yes Yes Variable Variable
Deflation 18 5.5 Adjustable Variable
DISPLAY TYPE Gauge Gauge Gauge Digital
ALARM No No No No
TUBING
Connector type Push-on, snap lock Push-on, snap lock Push-on Push-on
Non-IV-compatible Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Color code, physical Color code, physical Multiconnector Multiconnector
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Arm (S, M, L with shoulder), Arm (S, M, L with shoulder), Full leg (2-size expansion Full leg (2-size expansion
leg (S, M, L), half-adjustable leg (S, M, L), adjustable full set), arm, hip, trousers set), arm, hip, trousers
full pants and custom pants and abdomen custom
garments garments
Material Nylon, polyurethane Nylon, polyurethane Nylon, polyurethane Nylon, polyurethane
Closure method Zipper Zipper Zipper, Velcro Zipper, Velcro
LINE POWER, VAC 110/220 110/220 110 110
Power, W 60 60 66 77
Power switch Illuminated Illuminated Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 14 x 31.8 x 22.2 (5.5 x 12 x 14 x 31.8 x 22.2 (5.5 x 12 x 16 x 26 x 25 (6.3 x 10.2 x 18 x 37 x 25 (7.1 x 14.6 x
W x D, cm (in) 8) 8) 9.8) 9.8)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.7 (6) 3.2 (7) 4 (8.8) 5 (11)

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MODEL BIO COMPRESSION BIO COMPRESSION BOESL BOESL

Sequential Circulator 3004 Sequential Circulator 3008 Lympha-mat 300 Gradient Lympha-mat Digital
Gradient
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $4,000 $4,500 €1,850 (US$1,985) €2,750 (US$2,950)
Pneumatic garments $250-600 $350-800 €340 (US$365) full leg, €50 €340 (US$365) full leg, €50
(US$54) expansion, €240 (US$54) expansion, €240
(US$258) arm, €280 (US$258) arm, €280
(US$300) hip, €930 (US$300) hip, €930
(US$998) trouser (US$998) trouser
combination, €1,080 combination, €1,080
(US$1,288) trouser, €78 (US$1,288) trouser, €78
(US$93) expansion trouser (US$93) expansion trouser
Gradient stockings Not specified Not specified NA NA
Other liners Not specified Not specified NA NA
Warranty 3 years, pump; 1 year, 3 years, pump; 1 year, 2 years, pump; 1 year, 2 years, pump; 1 year,
garments garments garments garments
Delivery time, ARO 24 hr 24 hr 2-3 weeks 2-3 weeks
Service contract NA NA Not specified Not specified
Training Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1982 1998 1995 1995
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Gradient sequential. Meets Gradient sequential. Meets None specified. None specified.
requirements of UL 60601- requirements of UL 60601-
1. EO652. 1. EO652.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL BOESL BOESL BOESL C-BOOT

Vasoflow 100 Gradient Vasoflow 200 Gradient Vasoflow Mini Mobility 1
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Yes
APPLICATIONS Venous insufficiency, slight Venous insufficiency, slight Venous insufficiency, Arterial insufficiency,
lymphedema lymphedema thromboembolic prophylaxis lymphedema, DVT, edema,
leg ulcers, blood circulation
enhancement, post
operative swelling and
wound healing time
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS 3-chamber sequential/not 3-chamber sequential/not Single-chamber/not 3-chamber, graduated,
specified specified specified sequential pressure
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 0-80 stepless 0-100 stepless 30-90 stepless 35-85
Cycle time, sec Adjustable Variable Not specified 20-30
Inflation Adjustable Variable Not specified 5-20 min
Hold Time Variable Variable Not specified Not specified
Deflation Adjustable Variable Not specified Not specified
DISPLAY TYPE Gauge Gauge Not specified LED
ALARM No No No Not specified
TUBING
Connector type Push-on Push-on Push-on Quick-connect, push-on
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Multiconnector Multiconnector Not specified Not specified
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Full leg (M, L), arm, hip Full leg (M, L), arm, hip Full leg (M, L), arm Reusable, half-leg wrap,
incorporated bladders
Material Nylon, polyurethane Nylon, polyurethane Nylon, polyurethane Nylon, polyester,
polyurethane
Closure method Zipper, Velcro Zipper, Velcro Zipper, Velcro Velcro
LINE POWER, VAC 110 110 Not specified 115, 50/60 Hz
Power, W 66 66 Not specified 46
Power switch Yes Yes Yes Yes, illuminated
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 13 x 23 x 20 (5.1 x 9.1 x 17 x 29 x 20 (6.7 x 11.4 x 10 x 25 x 13 (3.9 x 9.8 x 3.5 x 6 x 11.5 (1.4 x 2.4 x
W x D, cm (in) 7.9) 7.9) 5.1) 4.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 3.5 (7.7) 4.2 (9.3) 1.6 (3.5) 0.45 (1)

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MODEL BOESL BOESL BOESL C-BOOT

Vasoflow 100 Gradient Vasoflow 200 Gradient Vasoflow Mini Mobility 1
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump €940 (US$1,009) €1,660 (US$1,781) €550 (US$590) $950
Pneumatic garments €160 (US$172) full leg, €160 (US$172) full leg, €160 (US$172) full leg, One leg included
€150 (US$161) arm €150 (US$161) arm, €220 €150 (US$161) arm
(US$236) hip
Gradient stockings NA NA Not specified N/A
Other liners NA NA Not specified
Warranty 2 years, pump; 1 year, 2 years, pump; 1 year, 2 years, pump; 1 year, 1 year
garments garments garments
Delivery time, ARO 2-3 weeks 2-3 weeks 2-3 weeks 2-5 days
Service contract Not specified Not specified Not specified Included with purchase,
15% of cost
Training Not specified Not specified Not specified Included, on-site, 15% of
cost
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1995 1995 1999 2007
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. Lightweight, easy to wear,
stand-alone mobile system.
Meets requirements of MDD
93/42/EEC Annex VI, ISO
13485:2003 and ISO
9001:2000
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL CENTROMED CENTROMED CENTROMED CENTROMED

MACRO PPTT MAJOR PPTT MICRO : MICRO PLUS MINOR
WHERE MARKETED Europe, Hong Kong, Europe, Hong Kong, Europe, Hong Kong, Europe, Hong Kong,
Taiwan, UAE Taiwan, UAE Taiwan, UAE Taiwan, UAE
FDA CLEARANCE No No No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS Lymphedema, DVT Lymphedema, DVT Lymphedema, DVT Lymphedema, DVT
prophylaxis, ulcers, sport prophylaxis, ulcers, sport prophylaxis (hospital or prophylaxis (hospital or
injuries (hospital or home injuries (hospital or home home use) home use)
use) use)
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS 10-chamber/3 garments at 10-chamber/2 garments at 5-chamber/1 garment : 2 10-chamber/1 garment at
once once garments at once once
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 0-120 10-120 10-80 10-120
Cycle time, sec 40, 60, 120 40, 60, 120 60 60
Inflation Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Hold Time 4, 6, 12 4, 6, 12 12 6
Deflation 36, 54, 108 36, 54, 108 48 54
DISPLAY TYPE LCD and LED LCD and LED Knob position Analog gauge
ALARM Visual Visual Visual Visual
TUBING
Connector type 10-way plug 10-way plug 5 individual connectors, 10-way plug
numbered tubes/
connectors
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Yes Yes Not specified Yes
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Abdomen, hip, full leg, arm Abdomen, hip, full leg, arm Full leg, arm Abdomen, hip, full leg, arm
Material Nylon (outer), polyurethane Nylon (outer), polyurethane Nylon (outer), polyurethane Nylon
(inner) (inner) (inner)
Closure method Zipper Zipper Zipper Zipper, Velcro
LINE POWER, VAC 230 230 230 230
Power, W 58 46 46 46
Power switch Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 16 x 48 x 25 (6.3 x 18.9 x 16 x 37 x 23 (6.3 x 14.6 x 13 x 24 x 16 (5.1 x 9.4 x 15 x 25 x 16 (5.9 x 9.8 x
W x D, cm (in) 9.8) 9.1) 6.3) 6.3)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 6.3 (13.9) 4.4 (9.7) 2.5 (5.5) 3.8 (8.4)

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MODEL CENTROMED CENTROMED CENTROMED CENTROMED

MACRO PPTT MAJOR PPTT MICRO : MICRO PLUS MINOR
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $1,848 $1,439 $402-563 $885
Pneumatic garments $113-225 $113-225 $113-193 $113-225
Gradient stockings NA NA NA NA
Other liners NA NA NA NA
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 2 weeks Stock 2 weeks Stock
Service contract Available Available Available Available
Training Available Available Available Available
No. sold to date Not specified 1,700 Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1993 1988 1991 1988
Fiscal year August to July August to July August to July August to July
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS All garments available with All garments available with All garments available with All garments available with
5 and 10 cm gussets; 5 and 10 cm gussets; 5 and 10 cm gussets; 5 and 10 cm gussets;
sequential compression sequential compression sequential compression sequential compression
therapy. therapy. therapy. therapy.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL CHATTANOOGA CHATTANOOGA COMPRESSION THERAPY COMPRESSION THERAPY

CONCEPTS CONCEPTS
PresSsion Multi 3 Gradient PresSsion Multi 6 Gradient VasoPress DVT System VasoPress DVT System
Sequential Sequential VP500 VP500D
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS DVT prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis DVT prophylaxis
lymphedema lymphedema
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Single-chamber, Multichamber, gradient Single-chamber/1 or 2 Single-chamber/1 or 2
multichamber/14 sizes sequential/5 sizes available
available
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 30-100 30-100 40-80 40-120
Cycle time, sec Pre-set 15-120, adjustable 60 60
Inflation 72 5-120 4 4
Hold Time NA NA 8 8
Deflation 10 5-60 48 48
DISPLAY TYPE Dial Dial LED LED
ALARM No No Audible and visual for Audible and visual for high,
continuous and low continuous, and low
pressure pressure
TUBING
Connector type Spring-loaded valve Spring-loaded valve CPC quick-connect CPC quick-connect
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Physical confirmation Physical confirmation NA NA
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Full//three-quarter/half leg, Full/three-quarter/half leg, Calf, thigh, foot Calf, thigh, foot
full/half arm full/half arm
Material Nylon-reinforced Nylon-reinforced Brushed nylon Brushed nylon
polyurethane polyurethane
Closure method Zipper Zipper Velcro Velcro
LINE POWER, VAC 120/220 (0.2 A) 120/220 (0.25 A) 115 115
Power, W Not specified Not specified 15 15
Power switch Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 10.2 x 17.1 x 15.2 (4 x 6.8 x 11.4 x 19 x 15.2 (4.5 x 7.5 x 19 x 27.4 x 11.4 (7.5 x 10.8 19 x 27.4 x 11.4 (7.5 x 10.8
W x D, cm (in) 6) 6) x 4.5) x 4.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.91 (4.2) 2.1 (4.6) 2.9 (6.4) 3.2 (7)

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MODEL CHATTANOOGA CHATTANOOGA COMPRESSION THERAPY COMPRESSION THERAPY

CONCEPTS CONCEPTS
PresSsion Multi 3 Gradient PresSsion Multi 6 Gradient VasoPress DVT System VasoPress DVT System
Sequential Sequential VP500 VP500D
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $595 $1,145 Not specified Not specified
Pneumatic garments $102-270 $170-290 Not specified Not specified
Gradient stockings Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Other liners NA NA Not specified Not specified
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 1-2 weeks 1-2 weeks 1-5 days 1-5 days
Service contract NA NA Optional, free-use pumps Optional, free-use pumps
maintained at no charge maintained at no charge
Training Yes Yes Yes Yes
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified ~20,000 Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified 1999 2007
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 14 garments available; 5 garments available; Clinical support: video and Clinical support: video and
adjustable pressure with inflates 2 garments CD-ROM; pump can inflate CD-ROM; display on pump;
digital meter; preset inflation simultaneously; adjustable 1 or 2 garments; stockinette pump can inflate 1 or 2
and deflation times. Meets treatment parameters and not required; any worldwide garments; stockinette not
requirements of UL. therapy time control. Meets voltages available. Meets required; any worldwide
requirements of UL. requirements of UL, CUL, voltages available. Meets
CE, TUV, and ISO 9001 and requirements of UL, CUL,
13485. CE, TUV, and ISO 9001 and
13485.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL COVIDIEN COVIDIEN CURRIE MEDICAL ECOLAB

SPECIALTIES
7325 SCD Response 9525 SCD Express Alternating Leg Pressure Advantage 610
(ALP) 501
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide USA Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No No Not specified Yes
APPLICATIONS DVT prophylaxis DVT prophylaxis Venous thromboembolism DVT prophylaxis
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS 3-chamber gradient 3-chamber gradient Single-chamber Single-chamber/1 or 2
sequential/2 sequential/2 sequential/not specified
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 45 ankle, 40 calf, 30 thigh 45 ankle, 40 calf, 30 thigh 40-60 40-55
Cycle time, sec 71, variable 71, variable 60 60
Inflation 11 11 12 12
Hold Time NA NA NA NA
Deflation 60, variable; vascular refill 60, variable; vascular refill 48 48
detection detection
DISPLAY TYPE LED LED Gauge LCD
ALARM Audible and visual, Audible and visual, Audible and visual Audible, visual, safety
autodecompresses with autodecompresses with shutoff
pressure fault pressure fault
TUBING
Connector type Snap-on Snap-on Snap lock Quick-connect snap-on
Non-IV-compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes
connector
Correct alignment Alignment of arrows/keyed Alignment of arrows/keyed Not required NA
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Thigh (S, M, L), knee (M, L, Thigh (S, M, L), knee (M, L, Calf, thigh, foot Calf-length double-walled
XL) XL), foot (M, L) sleeves, also full length
Material PVC with nonwoven liner PVC with nonwoven liner Knitted nylon, foam, tricot Nylon exterior, flocked lining
(liner) laminate with
medical-grade PVC bladder
Closure method Hook and loop Hook and loop Tabs, hook and loop NA
LINE POWER, VAC 115/230 115/230; also lithium ion 110-120/220-240 115/230
battery
Power, W 100 100 14 90
Power switch Yes Yes Illuminated Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 15.2 x 26.3 x 11.4 (6 x 10.3 15.7 x 17.7 x 11.4 (6.2 x 7 x 16.5 x 15.3 x 30.5 (6.5 x 6 x 24 x 13 x 22 (9.5 x 5.3 x
W x D, cm (in) x 4.5) 4.5) 12) 8.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 4 (8.9) 1.6 (3.5) 3.7 (8.2) 4 (8)

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MODEL COVIDIEN COVIDIEN CURRIE MEDICAL ECOLAB

SPECIALTIES
7325 SCD Response 9525 SCD Express Alternating Leg Pressure Advantage 610
(ALP) 501
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $2,250 $3,200 $7,125 $2,152.50
Pneumatic garments $28-58/pair (2 styles) $28-58/pair (4 styles) $32-68 $20-40 (4 sizes)
Gradient stockings Not specified Not specified NA NA
Other liners NA NA NA NA
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 2 years, parts and labor
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified 1-3 days 30 days
Service contract Not specified Not specified Not specified $50 per year
Training Not specified Not specified In-service as needed 1 day on-site
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified 1995 1976
Fiscal year October to September October to September November to October December to November
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Vascular Refill Detection Vascular Refill Detection Garments are one size fits 30 in bariatric sleeve
technology determines technology determines all. Meets requirements of available.
venous refill time of venous refill time of CSA and UL 2601-1.
individual patients and sets individual patients and sets
deflation time accordingly; deflation and cycle time
passive cooling system of accordingly; all-in-one
air pumped through sleeve. controller allows both leg
Meets requirements of UL and foot compression; SCD
2601. Express Kambia sleeve
allows users to tear away
thigh-area compression
bladder and convert the
sleeve into a knee-length
device; passive cooling
system of air pumped
through sleeve. Meets
requirements of UL 2601.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL ECOLAB EUREDUC EUREDUC EUREDUC

Advantage Plus TPO3 TPO5 TPO7
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Submitted
CE MARK (MDD) Yes CE 0459 CE 0459 CE 0459
APPLICATIONS DVT prophylaxis Lymphedema, DVT Lymphedema, DVT Lymphedema, DVT
prophylaxis prophylaxis prophylaxis
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Single-chamber/1 or 3 3-chamber/2 5-chamber/2 7-chamber/2
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 40-55 leg, 145 foot 10-99 20-200 mbar 20-200 mbar
Cycle time, sec 60 (leg), 20 (foot) 30 min 0-60 min 0-60 min
Inflation 12 leg, 3 foot 45 0-30 0-30
Hold Time NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Deflation 48 leg, 17 foot 12 0-60 0-60
DISPLAY TYPE LCD Digital Digital Digital LCD
ALARM Audible, visual, safety Visual Visual Not specified
shutoff
TUBING
Connector type Quick-connect snap-on Preattached to garment; Preattached to garment; Preattached to garment;
snap on to pump unit snap on to pump unit snap on to pump unit
Non-IV-compatible Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment NA (leg), yes (foot) Physical confirmation Physical confirmation Physical confirmation
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Calf-length double-walled Arm, leg (2 sizes) Arm, leg (2 sizes); Arm, leg (2 sizes);
sleeves, also full length abdominal strap abdominal strap
Material Nylon exterior, flocked lining Nylon (outer), polyurethane Nylon (outer), polyurethane Nylon (outer), polyurethane
(inner) (inner) (inner)
Closure method NA (leg), Velcro (foot) Seam Seam Seam
LINE POWER, VAC 115/231 110/240 115/230 115/230
Power, W 91 24 44 46
Power switch Yes No Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 25 x 13 x 22 (9.8 x 5.3 x 11 x 28 x 23 (4.9 x 11 x 9) 11 x 40 x 31 (4.9 x 15.8 x Not specified
W x D, cm (in) 8.5) 12.2)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 4.1 (9.1) 1.9 (4.2) 6.5 (14.3) 21.5 (47.3)

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MODEL ECOLAB EUREDUC EUREDUC EUREDUC

Advantage Plus TPO3 TPO5 TPO7
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $2,257.50 Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pneumatic garments $60 (foot) Not specified Not specified Not specified
Gradient stockings NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Other liners NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Warranty 2 years, parts and labor 2 years 2 years 2 years
Delivery time, ARO 31 days <1 week <1 week <1 week
Service contract $50 per year Not specified Not specified Not specified
Training 1 day on-site Included in purchase Included in purchase Included in purchase
No. sold to date Not specified 1,000 2,600 60
Year first sold 1976 1996 1993 2006
Fiscal year December to November January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 30 in bariatric sleeve Gradient pressure; Gradient pressure; 47 programs available, 10
available. US/international patent US/international patent included with purchase;
1986. Meets requirements 1986. Meets requirements gradient pressure;
of IEC 601-1. of IEC 601-1. US/international patent
1986. Meets requirements
of IEC 601-1.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL FMT FMT FMT FMT

HYDROPRESS 100 HYDROPRESS 1200 HYDROPRESS 300 HYDROPRESS 600
SEQUENTIAL SEQUENTIAL SEQUENTIAL
WHERE MARKETED Austria, Germany Austria, Germany Austria, Germany Austria, Germany
FDA CLEARANCE No No No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS Venous insufficiency and Lymphedema, venous Lymphedema, venous Lymphedema, venous
edema insufficiency, other edemas insufficiency, other edemas insufficiency, other edemas
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Single-chamber/1 or 2 12-chamber/1, 2, or 3 3-chamber/1 or 2 6-chamber/1, 2, or 3
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 30-100 30-100 30-120 30-180
Cycle time, sec Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Inflation 10-240 10-240 10-240 10-240
Hold Time NA NA NA NA
Deflation 5-120 5-120 5-120 5-120
DISPLAY TYPE Analog Gauge Analog Gauge
ALARM No No No No
TUBING
Connector type Spring-loaded valve Push-on Push-on Push-on
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Physical confirmation Physical confirmation Physical confirmation Physical confirmation
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Full/half leg, arm Full/half leg, arm, trousers Full/half leg, arm Full/half leg, arm, hip
Material Nylon-polyurethane coated Nylon-polyurethane coated Nylon-polyurethane coated Nylon-polyurethane coated
Closure method Zipper Zipper Zipper Zipper, Velcro
LINE POWER, VAC 220-250 220-250 220-250 220-250
Power, W 50 50 50 50
Power switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 10 x 16 x 15 (3.9 x 6.3 x 26 x 53.5 x 9.5 (10.2 x 21 x 10 x 16 x 15 (3.9 x 6.3 x 13 x 19 x 15 (5.1 x 7.5 x
W x D, cm (in) 5.9) 3.7) 5.9) 5.9)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2 (4.4) 6.9 (15.2) 2 (4.4) 3 (6.6)

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MODEL FMT FMT FMT FMT

HYDROPRESS 100 HYDROPRESS 1200 HYDROPRESS 300 HYDROPRESS 600
SEQUENTIAL SEQUENTIAL SEQUENTIAL
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump €621 (US$800) €2,208 (US$2,847) €1,206 (US$1,555) €2,181 (US$2,812)
Pneumatic garments €80-115 (US$103-148) €210-1,156 (US$270-1,490) €145-210 (US$186-270) €210-1,156 (US$270-1,490)
Gradient stockings NA NA NA NA
Other liners NA NA NA NA
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Delivery time, ARO 3-4 days 3-4 days 3-4 days 3-4 days
Service contract NA NA NA NA
Training On request On request On request On request
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1987 2006 1992 1994
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Garments are machine Garments are machine Garments are machine Garments are machine
washable; 14 different washable; independent washable; 7 different washable; independent
garments available. inflation and deflation times; garments available. inflation and deflation times.
therapy time 15-120 min.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL HUNTLEIGH HUNTLEIGH HUNTLEIGH HUNTLEIGH

HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE
Flowtron Excel AC550 Flowtron Hydroven 1 Flowtron Hydroven 3 Flowtron Hydroven FPR
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS DVT prophylaxis Edema (dependent or Edema (dependent or Edema (dependent,
traumatic), lymphedema traumatic), lymphedema traumatic, or secondary to
(primary and secondary), (primary and secondary), stroke), lymphedema
chronic venous chronic venous (primary and secondary),
insufficiency, postphlebitic insufficiency, postphlebitic chronic venous insufficiency
syndrome, acute and syndrome, acute and
chronic wounds chronic wounds
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Single-chamber/1 or 2 Single-chamber Single-chamber/uniform; 3- 3-chamber sequential/1-
chamber/gradient chamber inserts
sequential; 1-chamber
inserts
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 30-60 30-100 30-100 30-100
Cycle time, sec 60 180 180 180
Inflation 4 90 90 120
Hold Time 8 NA NA NA
Deflation 48 90 90 60
DISPLAY TYPE LED Digital Gauge Gauge
ALARM Audible and visual, Audible and visual Audible and visual No
high/low/fault
TUBING
Connector type Snap lock Polarized push-on Snap lock Push-on
Non-IV-compatible Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment None None None None
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Calf, thigh Full/half leg, full arm Full/half leg, full/half arm Full/half leg, full arm
Material Brushed polyester foam Polyurethane-coated woven Polyurethane-coated woven Polyurethane-coated woven
laminate with vinyl inner nylon (outer), knitted nylon nylon (outer), knitted nylon nylon (outer), knitted nylon
bladder (inner) (inner) (inner)
Closure method Velcro tabs, hook and loop Zipper Zipper Zipper
LINE POWER, VAC 110-120/220-240 90-230 V 120 V 120 V
Power, W 14 Not specified Not specified Not specified
Power switch Illuminated Illuminated On/off On/off
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 9 x 27 x 12 (3.5 x 10.5 x 15 x 13 x 27 (5.9 x 5.1 x 15 x 13 x 27 (5.9 x 5.1 x 15 x 13 x 27 (5.9 x 5.1 x
W x D, cm (in) 4.5) 10.6) 10.6) 10.6)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.5 (5.5) 2.4 (5.3) 2.4 (5.3) 2.5 (5.5)

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MODEL HUNTLEIGH HUNTLEIGH HUNTLEIGH HUNTLEIGH

HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE
Flowtron Excel AC550 Flowtron Hydroven 1 Flowtron Hydroven 3 Flowtron Hydroven FPR
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $1,800 $510 $510 $650
Pneumatic garments $48-86 (6 styles) plus sterile $136-250 $380-470 $160-280
garments
Gradient stockings NA NA NA NA
Other liners NA NA NA NA
Warranty 1 year, pump 1 year, pump; 6 months, 1 year, pump; 6 months, 1 year, pump; 6 months,
garments garments garments
Delivery time, ARO 5-7 days Stock Stock Stock
Service contract Available NA NA NA
Training In-service as needed As needed As needed As needed
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1997 2006 2006 2006
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Meets requirements of IEC Meets requirements of CSA Meets requirements of CSA Meets requirements of CSA
601-1 and UL 544. 22.2 no. 601.1 M90 and UL 22.2 no. 601.1 M90 and UL 22.2 no. 601.1 M90 and UL
60601-1. 60601-1. 60601-2.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL HUNTLEIGH HUNTLEIGH ITO ITO

HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE
Flowtron Trio Flowtron Universal AC600 MEDOMER CP-110A MEDOMER DM-5000
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide, except Europe Worldwide, except Europe
and USA and USA
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes No No
APPLICATIONS DVT prophylaxis DVT prophylaxis-edema, Lymphedema Lymphedema
venous insufficiency, pain
reduction
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Single-chamber/1 or 2 Single-chamber/1 or 2 4-chamber sequential/1 or 2 4-chamber/not specified
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 40-100 30-170 30-100 45-137
Cycle time, sec 60 calf/thigh; 30 foot 60 calf/thigh; 30 foot 27, 22 47, 63
Inflation 4 calf/thigh; 2 foot 4 calf/thigh; 2 foot 10.1, 8.4 Not specified
Hold Time 8 calf/thigh; 1 foot 8 calf/thigh; 1 foot NA Sequential, progressive,
simultaneous
Deflation 48 calf/thigh; 27 foot 48 calf/thigh; 27 foot 4.3, 3.6 Not specified
DISPLAY TYPE Gauge LCD Analog LED
ALARM Audible and visual Audible and visual, Not specified Not specified
high/low/fault
TUBING
Connector type Snap lock Snap lock Push-on Push-on
Non-IV-compatible Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment None None Color code Color code
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Calf, thigh, foot Calf, thigh, foot Full leg (4-chamber), full Full leg (4-chamber), full
arm (4-chamber) with arm (4-chamber) with
extension zipper extension zipper
Material Brushed polyester foam Brushed polyester foam Polyurethane-coated nylon Polyurethane-coated nylon
laminate with vinyl inner laminate with vinyl inner
bladder (calf/thigh garment); bladder (calf/thigh garment);
Sontara with polyurethane Sontara with polyurethane
bladder and foam backing bladder and foam backing
(foot garment) (foot garment)
Closure method Velcro tabs, hook and loop Velcro tabs, hook and loop Zipper Zipper
LINE POWER, VAC 110-120/220-240 90-230 110/230 115/230
Power, W 14 25 Not specified Not specified
Power switch Illuminated Nonilluminated, run/standby Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 13.3 x 15.2 x 26.04 (5.25 x 25.4 x 22.9 x 15.2 (10 x 9 x 13.3 x 22 x 22 (5.2 x 8.7 x 15.5 x 31.5 x 22 (6.1 x 12.4
W x D, cm (in) 6 x 10.25) 6) 8.7) x 8.7)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.7 (6) 3.9 (8.6) 1.8 (4) 6 (13.2)

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MODEL HUNTLEIGH HUNTLEIGH ITO ITO

HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE
Flowtron Trio Flowtron Universal AC600 MEDOMER CP-110A MEDOMER DM-5000
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump $3,500 $6,000 $600 $920
Pneumatic garments $48-86 (8 styles) plus sterile $48-86 (8 styles) plus sterile $150 boot, $150 sleeve Not specified
garments garments
Gradient stockings NA NA NA Not specified
Other liners NA NA NA Not specified
Warranty 1 year, pump 1 year, pump 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO 5-7 days 5-7 days 6 weeks 6 weeks
Service contract Available Available Not specified Not specified
Training In-service as needed In-service as needed Not specified Not specified
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified <15,000 Not specified
Year first sold 2008 2003 1980 2001
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Meets requirements of Flowtron Universal with Extension zippers are None specified.
UL60601-1 and CAN/CSA Smartsense technology available.
C22.2 no. 601.1-M90 automatically detects
garments attached and
adjusts pressure and cycle
time accordingly; optional
battery backup. Meets
requirements of UL 2601-1
and CAN/CSA C22.2 no.
601.1 M90.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL KCI KCI KCI MEDICAL COMPRESSION

SYSTEMS
Extremity Pump 7000 Extremity Pump 7500 PlexiPulse All-In-1 System ActiveCare DVT System
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Japan, North America
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No No Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS Lymphedema Lymphedema DVT prophylaxis, edema, DVT prophylaxis, wound
wound healing, healing, reduce
compartment pressure, postoperative pain and
venous stasis edema
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Single-chamber Multichamber sequential/3 Single-chamber/1 or 2, Sequential, 3 chambers
intermittent/1 or 2 intermittent pulsatile (calf, thigh) or 1 chamber
compression (foot)/ 1 or 2
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 0-100 0-100 140-180 50 leg, 130 foot
Cycle time, sec 120 440 20-60 60 leg, 30 foot
Inflation Not specified Not specified 20-60, adjustable 11 calf, 15 thigh, 6 foot
Hold Time 90 Distal, 130; middle, 70; 1-5 NA
proximal, 10
Deflation 30 50 Not specified 49 calf, 45 thigh, 24 foot
DISPLAY TYPE Gauge Gauge LCD LED
ALARM Audible Audible Audible and visual for high Audible and visual
and low pressure, unit
malfunction (auto shutoff),
LCD text message
TUBING
Connector type Snap-on Snap-on Quick-connect Push-on, snap lock
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Yes
connector
Correct alignment Color code Color code Left/right label Physical, white arrow and
indicator click
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Hand, arm, foot, leg, inserts Arm, leg T-shaped foot wrap with all- Foot sleeves, calf (S-XL),
around squeezing, calf or thigh (S-L)
combo wrap (foot/calf)
Material Nylon, PVC liner Nylon, PVC liner Nylon loop Medical-grade extruded
coating of PVC, Sontara
nonwoven, latex free
Closure method Zipper Zipper Velcro Hook and loop
LINE POWER, VAC 110-120 110-120 115 100-240V
Power, W 15 15 60 9.7 VDC, 1.4 A; 7.2 V NiMH
rechargeable battery,
medical-grade AC/DC
adaptor
Power switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 11.4 x 22.4 x 27.4 (4.5 x 8.8 11.4 x 22.4 x 27.4 (4.5 x 8.8 30.5 x 27.3 x 17.8 (12 x 13.5 x 13.5 x 6 (5.3 x 5.3 x
W x D, cm (in) x 10.8) x 10.8) 10.8 x 7) 2.4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2.4 (5.4) 2.4 (5.4) 5 (10.5) 0.68 (1.5)

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MODEL KCI KCI KCI MEDICAL COMPRESSION

SYSTEMS
Extremity Pump 7000 Extremity Pump 7500 PlexiPulse All-In-1 System ActiveCare DVT System
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump Not specified Not specified $5,000 Not specified
Pneumatic garments Not specified Not specified $50 (foot or calf wrap), $65 Not specified
(foot/calf combo wrap), $25
(custom wrap)
Gradient stockings Not specified Not specified Not specified NA
Other liners Not specified Not specified Not specified NA
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year, parts and labor 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Stock
Service contract Not specified Not specified Not specified Available
Training In-service available In-service available In-service available As needed
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1998 1998 1992 2003
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. All-in-one system with Fully portable, with 5 hr
disposable wraps. Meets battery backup. Meets
requirements of EN 46001, requirements of UL, CSA,
ISO 9001, and UL 544. TUV, GS, IEC 601, and CE.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL MEDICAL COMPRESSION MEDMARK MEDMARK MEGO AFEK

SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES TECHNOLOGIES
ActiveCare+SFT GS-128 Gradient Sequential Sequential Compression Lympha Press 103
Compression Pump Pump MT-651
WHERE MARKETED USA Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS DVT prophylaxis, wound Lymphedema, venous Lymphedema, venous Lymphedema and lymphatic
healing, reduce insufficiency insufficiency disorders, venous disorders
postoperative pain and (venous insufficiencies,
edema crural ulcers)
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Sequential, 3 chambers 8-chamber full leg, 8- 3-chamber sequential/2 leg Multichamber sequential/not
(calf, thigh) or 1 chamber chamber full arm, 6- with boot, 1 full arm specified
(foot)/ 1 or 2 chamber half leg
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 50 leg, 130 foot 30-120 (±5) 10-110 (±10) 20-180
Cycle time, sec 60 leg, 30 foot Not specified 54 30
Inflation 8 calf, 13 thigh, 6 foot Programmable, variable 18, chamber 1; 15, chamber Not specified
2; 12, chamber 3
Hold Time NA 2.5 1 Not specified
Deflation 36-56 calf; triggers Programmable, variable 8 Not specified
compression in sync to
respiratory-related venous
phasic flow
DISPLAY TYPE LCD Screen 2 x 16-character PLED Analog Gauge
ALARM Audible and visual Yes No Not specified
TUBING
Connector type Push-on, snap lock Plug polarized Luer Push-on
Non-IV-compatible Yes Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Physical, white arrow and Plug polarized Numbered, polarized by Physical, number code,
indicator click size multiconnector
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Foot sleeves, calf (S-XL), Full or half leg with boot, full Full or half leg with boot, full Full leg, full arm, trousers,
thigh (S-L) arm; all have overlapping arm; all have overlapping vest, jacket, boot
segments, optional segments, optional
expanders expanders
Material Medical-grade extruded Polyurethane, nylon Polyurethane, nylon Polyurethane-backed nylon
coating of PVC, Sontara
nonwoven, latex free
Closure method Hook and loop Zipper Zipper Zipper, Velcro
LINE POWER, VAC 100-240V 120/221 120/220 115/230
Power, W 9.7 VDC, 1.4 A; 7.2 V NiMH ≤ 150 Not specified 55-60
rechargeable battery,
medical-grade AC/DC
adaptor
Power switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 13.5 x 13.5 x 6 (5.3 x 5.3 x 20 x 33 x 22 (8 x 13 x 9) 7.6 x 19.8 x 27.9 (3 x 7.8 x 20 x 25 x 34 (7.9 x 9.8 x
W x D, cm (in) 2.4) 11) 13.4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 0.75 (1.65) 7 (15) 2.7 (6) 7.15 (15.8)

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MODEL MEDICAL COMPRESSION MEDMARK MEDMARK MEGO AFEK

SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES TECHNOLOGIES
ActiveCare+SFT GS-128 Gradient Sequential Sequential Compression Lympha Press 103
Compression Pump Pump MT-651
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump Not specified Not specified $353 Not specified
Pneumatic garments Not specified Not specified $100-140 (reusable) Not specified
Gradient stockings NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Other liners NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Stock Same day Same day Not specified
Service contract Available Not specified Not specified Not specified
Training As needed Available Available Not specified
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 2008 Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December Not specified Not specified January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Miniature, light weight, and Full wireless remote-control None specified. Wide range of standard and
fully portable. Several operation; easy-to-read specialty garments; bilateral
treatment options and illuminated display; quiet treatment. Meets
sleeve combinations operation; patient requirements of CSA, EN
available. Meets programming lockout; 46001, ISO 9001, and UL.
requirements of UL, CSA, pretherapy warm-up;
TUV, GS, IEC 601, and CE. massage mode; excess-
pressure alarm; audible
start/stop; therapy
countdown timer.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL MEGO AFEK MEGO AFEK MEGO AFEK MEGO AFEK

Lympha Press Mini 201 Lympha Press Petite Basic Lympha Press Plus 1033 Phlebo Press DVT
System
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS Lymphedema and lymphatic Lymphedema, venous Lymphedema, venous DVT prophylaxis
disorders, venous disorders disorders (venous disorders (venous
(venous insufficiencies, insufficiencies, crural ulcers) insufficiencies, crural ulcers)
crural ulcers)
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS Multichamber sequential/not Multichamber sequential/not Multichamber sequential/not Multichamber sequential/not
specified specified specified specified
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 20-80 30-80 20-130 50-60
Cycle time, sec 30 Variable Variable 60
Inflation Not specified Not specified Variable Not specified
Hold Time Not specified Not specified Variable Not specified
Deflation Not specified Not specified Variable Not specified
DISPLAY TYPE Not specified Not specified LCD Not specified
ALARM Not specified Not specified Audible and visual Audible and visual
TUBING
Connector type Push-on Push-on Push-on Push-on
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Physical, number code, Physical, number code, Physical, number code, Physical, number code,
indicator multiconnector color code multiconnector color code
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Full leg, full arm, trousers, Full/half leg, full arm Full leg, full arm, trousers, Half leg with boot, calf, foot
vest, jacket, boot vest, jacket, boot
Material Polyurethane-backed nylon Polyurethane-backed nylon Polyurethane-backed nylon Polyurethane-backed nylon,
nonwoven (disposable)
Closure method Zipper, Velcro Zipper Zipper, Velcro Velcro
LINE POWER, VAC 115/230 115/230 115/230 115/230
Power, W 28-32 Not specified Not specified Not specified
Power switch Not specified Yes Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 14.5 x 38.5 x 30.5 (5.7 x 10 x 26 x 13 (3.9 x 10 x 5.1) 14 x 41 x 34 (5.5 x 16.1 x 10 x 26 x 13 (3.9 x 10 x 5.1)
W x D, cm (in) 15.2 x 12) 13.4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 5.1 (11.2) 2.3 (5.1) 10 (22) 2.3 (5.1)

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MODEL MEGO AFEK MEGO AFEK MEGO AFEK MEGO AFEK

Lympha Press Mini 201 Lympha Press Petite Basic Lympha Press Plus 1033 Phlebo Press DVT
System
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pneumatic garments Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Gradient stockings Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Other liners Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Stock Stock Stock
Service contract Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Training Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified 1982 Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Wide range of standard and Wide range of standard Choice of cycles, including None specified.
specialty garments; bilateral garments; bilateral sequential, peristaltic,
treatment. Meets treatment. Meets calibrated gradient, and
requirements of CSA, EN requirements of CSA, EN pretherapy cycle; fully
46001, ISO 9001, and UL. 46001, ISO 9001, and UL. programmable; PC
interface; full patient-data
storage/retrieval
capabilities.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
LAST UPDATED April 2009 April 2009 April 2009 April 2009
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MODEL MJS HEALTHCARE MJS HEALTHCARE MJS HEALTHCARE MJS HEALTHCARE

Pulse Press Mini 3 Pulse Press Multi 12 Pulse Press Multi 12 Auto Pulse Press Multi 12 Pro
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Submitted
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS DVT prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis,
lymphedema, venous lymphedema, venous lymphedema, venous lymphedema, venous
insufficiency, venous stasis, insufficiency, venous stasis, insufficiency, venous stasis, insufficiency, venous stasis,
ulcers, edema of pregnancy ulcers, edema of pregnancy ulcers, edema of pregnancy ulcers, edema of pregnancy
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS 1-, 3-chamber/1 or 2 12-chamber/1 or 2 operating 12-chamber/1 or 2 operating 12-chamber/1 or 2 operating
operating simultaneously simultaneously simultaneously simultaneously
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 20-60 30-100 30-100 30-100
Cycle time, sec Automatic 10-240 10-240 10-240
Inflation Automatic 5-120 5-120 5-120
Hold Time NA NA NA NA
Deflation Automatic 5-60 5-60 5-120
DISPLAY TYPE Calibrated time and Calibrated time controls, Calibrated time controls, Calibrated time controls,
pressure controls digital LCD pressure meter, digital LCD pressure meter, digital LCD pressure meter,
visual LEDs visual LEDs (mode selection visual LEDs
panel)
ALARM No Buzzer at end of therapy Buzzer at end of therapy Buzzer at end of therapy
TUBING
Connector type Push-on Push-on Push-on Push-on
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Locating pins fit only in 1 Locating pins fit only in 1 Locating pins fit only in 1 Locating pins fit only in 1
indicator position position position position
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Full/half leg, knee, foot, Full/half leg, full/half arm Full/half leg, full/half arm Full/half leg, full/half arm,
ankle, full/half arm, elbow, with shoulder cuff, trousers with shoulder cuff, trousers trousers
hand, wrist, amputee,
shoulder
Material Polyurethane-coated woven Polyurethane-coated woven Polyurethane-coated woven Polyurethane-coated woven
nylon nylon nylon nylon
Closure method Zipper Zipper Zipper Zipper
LINE POWER, VAC 100-120/220-250 100-120/220-250 100-120/220-250 100-120/220-250
Power, W 25 25 25 25
Power switch Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 16.6 x 10.5 x 15.0 (6.5 x 4.1 15.5 x 18.7 x 15.0 (6.1 x 7.5 15.5 x 18.7 x 15.0 (6.1 x 7.5 12.7 x 19.1 x 15.2 (5 x 7.5 x
W x D, cm (in) x 6) x 6) x 6) 6)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.25 (2.6) 3.15 (6.6) 3.15 (6.6) 3 (6.6)

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MODEL MJS HEALTHCARE MJS HEALTHCARE MJS HEALTHCARE MJS HEALTHCARE

Pulse Press Mini 3 Pulse Press Multi 12 Pulse Press Multi 12 Auto Pulse Press Multi 12 Pro
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump Not specified Not specified Not specified £1,000 (US$1,800)
Pneumatic garments Not specified Not specified Not specified £54-151 (US$89-200) leg,
£48-120 (US$79-127) arm,
£600 (US$1,050) trouser
Gradient stockings NA NA NA NA
Other liners NA NA NA NA
Warranty 3 years, pump; 6 months, 3 years, pump; 6 months, 3 years, pump; 6 months, 3 years, pump; 6 months,
garments garments garments garments
Delivery time, ARO ≤6-8 weeks ≤6-8 weeks ≤6-8 weeks ≤6-8 weeks
Service contract Negotiable Negotiable Negotiable Negotiable
Training Available Available Available Available
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 2008 2008 2008 2003
Fiscal year June to May June to May June to May June to May
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS All garments are machine All garments are machine All garments are machine All garments are machine
washable. washable; therapy timer 5 washable; therapy timer 5 washable; therapy timer 5
min to continuous run; LED min to continuous run; LED min to continuous run; LED
status check. mode selection panel status status check.
check.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
LAST UPDATED April 2009 April 2009 April 2009 April 2009
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MODEL MJS HEALTHCARE MJS HEALTHCARE NOVAMEDIX1 TALLEY MEDICAL

Pulse Press Multi 3 Pro Pulse Press Multi 6 A-V Impulse System 6060 MULTICOM 200
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Submitted Submitted Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS DVT prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis, edema Wound care, lymphedema,
lymphedema, venous lymphedema, venous reduction (upper and lower venous insufficiency
insufficiency, venous stasis, insufficiency, venous stasis, extremity), pain reduction prophylaxis
ulcers, edema of pregnancy ulcers, edema of pregnancy (upper and lower extremity)
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS 3-chamber/1 or 2 operating 6-chamber/1 or 2 operating Not specified Single-chamber
simultaneously simultaneously intermittent/not specified
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 30-100 30-100 60-200 40-100
Cycle time, sec 50-165 10-240 20, adjustable 300
Inflation 5-120 5-120 0.4, rise time 10-60
Hold Time NA NA 1 or 3 40-100
Deflation 5-60 5-60 17-19 10
DISPLAY TYPE Calibrated time controls, Calibrated time controls, LCD Gauge
digital LCD pressure meter, digital LCD pressure meter,
visual LEDs visual LEDs
ALARM No No Audible and visual No
TUBING
Connector type Push-on Push-on Push-on Push-on
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Locating pins fit only in 1 Locating pins fit only in 1 Color code Keyway
indicator position position
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Full/half leg, full/half arm, Full/half leg, full/half arm Foot/hand (ImPad rigid sole Calf, full leg, forearm, full
hip, shoulder, ankle, knee, with shoulder cuff, trousers foot cover) arm
thigh, calf
Material Polyurethane-coated woven Polyurethane-coated woven PVC/nonwoven fabric Polyurethane, nylon
nylon nylon
Closure method Zipper Zipper Velcro Zipper
LINE POWER, VAC 100-120/220-250 100-120/220-250 120/230, 60 Hz Not specified
Power, W 25 25 30/20 All available
Power switch Illuminated Illuminated Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 13.5 x 16.6 x 15.0 (5.3 x 6.5 15.5 x 18.7 x 15.0 (6.1 x 7.5 16.2 x 23.4 x 12.7 (6.4 x 9.2 29 x 21.6 x 10.2 (11.4 x 8.5
W x D, cm (in) x 6) x 6) x 5) x 4)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.85 (4.0) 2.1 (4.4) 3.4 (7.5) 3.5 (7.7)

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MODEL MJS HEALTHCARE MJS HEALTHCARE NOVAMEDIX1 TALLEY MEDICAL

Pulse Press Multi 3 Pro Pulse Press Multi 6 A-V Impulse System 6060 MULTICOM 200
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump £134 (US$264) £390 (US$544) Not specified £191 (US$374)
Pneumatic garments £54-121 (US$89-200) leg, £54-121 (US$89-200) leg, Not specified £35-75 (US$68-147)
£48-77 (US$79-127) arm, £48-77 (US$79-127) arm,
£143-160 (US$237-265) hip £143-160 (US$237-265) hip
Gradient stockings NA NA Not specified NA
Other liners NA NA NA NA
Warranty 3 years, pump; 6 months, 3 years, pump; 6 months, 1 year 2 years, pump; 6 months,
garments garments garments
Delivery time, ARO ≤6-8 weeks ≤6-8 weeks From stock Not specified
Service contract Negotiable Negotiable Not specified Not specified
Training Available Available Not specified Not specified
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 2003 2003 1993 2004 (upgrade of earlier
model sold since 1982)
Fiscal year June to May June to May October to September November to October
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS All garments are machine All garments are machine Meets requirements of CSA Meets requirements of EN
washable. washable. 601-1, EN 60601-1 and 46001, IEC 601-1, and UL
60601-1-2, FCC 15, IEC 544.
601-1, and JIS T1001.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
LAST UPDATED April 2009 April 2009 April 2009 April 2009
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MODEL TALLEY MEDICAL TALLEY MEDICAL TALLEY MEDICAL TALLEY MEDICAL

MULTICOM 501 v3 (300/5 MULTICOM SYNCHRO MULTICOM SYNERGY MULTIPULSE 500
v3)
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
APPLICATIONS Wound care, lymphedema, DVT prophylaxis DVT prophylaxis Lymphedema, edema,
venous insufficiency venous insufficiency
prophylaxis prophylaxis
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS 5-chamber peristaltic Multi-chamber Single-chamber 5-chamber peristaltic
sequential/not specified sequential/thigh, calf, foot intermittent/not specified sequential/not specified
(pair)
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 30-60 low range, 30-120 40-60 leg, 120 foot 30-60 leg, 90-120 foot 30-120 adjustable
high range
Cycle time, sec 300 low range, auto-variable 75 76 30-400, adjustable
high range
Inflation 10-60 10-20, variable 6-12 16% of cycle time, ±10 sec
Hold Time 40-120 40-60 leg, 120 foot 20-26 10-120
Deflation 5-10 15-45 4-8, 44 including rest time 12% of cycle time
DISPLAY TYPE LCD LCD LCD LCD
ALARM Audible and visual Audible and visual Audible and visual Audible and visual
TUBING
Connector type Push-on, snap lock Push-on, snap lock Push-on, snap lock Push-on, snap lock
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Keyway Keyway Keyway Keyway
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Calf, full leg, forearm, full Calf, 2-piece full leg/foot Calf, foot (pair) Calf, full leg, forearm, full
arm arm
Material Polyurethane, nylon PVC, nylon PVC, nylon Polyurethane, nylon
Closure method Zipper Velcro Velcro Zipper
LINE POWER, VAC Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Power, W All available All available All available All available
Power switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 32.5 x 24.2 x 16.5 (12.5 x 32.5 x 24.2 x 16.5 (12.5 x 32.5 x 24.2 x 16.5 (12.5 x 32.5 x 24.2 x 16.5 (12.5 x
W x D, cm (in) 9.5 x 6.5) 9.5 x 6.5) 9.5 x 6.5) 9.5 x 6.5)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 3.4 (7.5) 3.4 (7.5) 3.4 (7.5) 3.4 (7.5)

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MODEL TALLEY MEDICAL TALLEY MEDICAL TALLEY MEDICAL TALLEY MEDICAL

MULTICOM 501 v3 (300/5 MULTICOM SYNCHRO MULTICOM SYNERGY MULTIPULSE 500
v3)
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump £370 (US$725) £1,230 (US$2,413) £350 (US$686) £921 (US$1,807)
Pneumatic garments £70-162 (US$137-317) £20-27 (US$39-52) £13 (US$25) £70-162 (US$137-317)
Gradient stockings NA NA NA NA
Other liners NA NA NA NA
Warranty 2 years, pump; 6 months, 2 years, pump 2 years, pump 2 years, pump; 6 months,
garments garments
Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Service contract Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Training Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
No. sold to date Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 2006 (upgrade of earlier 2001 2004 (upgrade of earlier 2004
model sold since 1982) model sold since 2001)
Fiscal year November to October November to October November to October November to October
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Peristaltic wave action. Meets requirements of EN Meets requirements of EN Programmable with up to 9
Meets requirements of EN 46001, IEC 601-1, and UL 46001, IEC 601-1, and UL treatment sessions, each
46001, IEC 601-1, and UL 2601-1. 2601-1. comprising up to 3 therapy
544. periods; each therapy
period has its own
programmable duration,
pressure, cycle time, and
gradient settings; chamber
bypass available; peristaltic
wave action. Meets
requirements of EN 46001,
IEC 601-1, and UL 544.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837 16837
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MODEL TALLEY MEDICAL WRIGHT LINEAR PUMP WRIGHT LINEAR PUMP

MULTIPULSE CLINIC PRO 52 SOLO 51
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Not specified Not specified
APPLICATIONS Lymphedema, edema, Lymphedema, venous Lymphedema, venous
venous insufficiency insufficiency (hospital or insufficiency (hospital or
prophylaxis home use) home use)
TYPE/NO. OF GARMENTS 10-chamber peristaltic 3-chamber sequential/1 or 2 3-chamber sequential/1
sequential/not specified extremities extremity
PUMP SYSTEM
Pressure range, mm Hg 30-140 in 5 mm Hg steps Programmable to 100 Programmable to 100
Cycle time, sec 30-120 in 10 sec steps Programmable Automatic
Inflation Not specified ≤ 3 min on, ≤ 1 min off 95 on, 25 off, 25 delay
Hold Time 3-12 Programmable Programmable
Deflation 27-108 Programmable Automatic
DISPLAY TYPE LED Pressure gauge for each 1 pressure gauge
cell
ALARM Audible Not specified Not specified
TUBING
Connector type Push-on Snap-on Snap-on
Non-IV-compatible Not specified Not specified Not specified
connector
Correct alignment Keyway Color code Color code
indicator
PNEUMATIC GARMENT
Form Full leg, full arm Full arm, full leg with Full arm, full leg with
integral boot, amputee leg, integral boot, amputee leg,
full-shoulder mastectomy or full-shoulder mastectomy or
sports arm sports arm
Material Polyurethane, nylon Polyurethane-backed nylon Polyurethane-backed nylon
Closure method Zipper Optional zipper, full- Optional zipper, full-
shoulder styles have shoulder styles have
standard shoulder/chest standard shoulder/chest
band band
LINE POWER, VAC Not specified 115/230 (5 A/3 A) 115/230 (5 A/3 A)
Power, W All available Not specified Not specified
Power switch Yes Not specified Not specified
PUMP DIMENSIONS, H x 37 x 27 x 13 (14.6 x 10.6 x 26.7 x 23.6 x 37.1 (10.5 x 22.9 x 23.6 x 18.5 (9 x 9.3 x
W x D, cm (in) 5.1) 9.3 x 14.6) 7.3)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 6 (13.2) 7.7 (17) 4.5 (10)

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MODEL TALLEY MEDICAL WRIGHT LINEAR PUMP WRIGHT LINEAR PUMP

MULTIPULSE CLINIC PRO 52 SOLO 51
PURCHASE
INFORMATION
List price
Pump £1,919 (US$3,765) $5,400 $1,200
Pneumatic garments £165-207 (US$323-406) $150-600 $150-600
Gradient stockings NA NA NA
Other liners NA NA NA
Warranty 2 years, pump; 6 months, 1 year, parts and labor; 30 1 year, parts and labor; 30
garments days, garments days, garments
Delivery time, ARO Not specified 1 week 1 week
Service contract Not specified Not specified Not specified
Training Not specified User's manual, customer User's manual, customer
service service
No. sold to date >4,000 Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1990 1983 Not specified
Fiscal year November to October January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Adjustable cycle time, None specified. None specified.
pressure range and therapy
time allows total variation of
treatment parameters;
chamber bypass available;
peristaltic wave action.
Meets requirements of EN
46001, IEC 601-1, and UL
544.
UMDNS CODE(S) 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793, 10969, 13789, 13793,
16837 16837 16837
LAST UPDATED April 2009 April 2007 April 2007
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