Unna-FLEX® Elastic Unna Boot
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The Unna-FLEX® Elastic Unna Boot is a flexible zinc-impregnated bandage. Indicated for the management of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions.
• Conforms to contour of leg
• Fits better than standard Unna boot
• Stretches gently
• Remains flexible
• Saves time in applying
The Unna-FLEX® Elastic Unna Boot is used for ambulatory management of venous leg ulcers and lymphatic edema.
Arterial and mixed venous/arterial ulcers.
As with all products, Unna-FLEX® Elastic Unna Boot and the self-adherent bandage should not be used on individuals with a known sensitivity to the components of either product.
Non-hardening zinc oxide past (zinc oxide, acacia, glycerin, castor oil and white petrolatum)
| 15-20mmHg | |
| 20-30mmHg | |
| 30-40mmHg | |
| 40-50mmHg | |
| Air-permeable | ● |
| Applicator | |
| Cuttable | |
| Long stretch | |
| Moldable | ● |
| Multilayer system | ● |
| Not made w/ natural rubber latex | |
| Prescribed primarily for acute care | |
| Prescribed primarily for post-acute care | |
| Reusable rigid garment | |
| Self-adhering | ● |
| Short stretch | |
| Single-use | |
| Variety of colors | |
| Washable/dryable |
| Educational Material Available | ● |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available |
Begin bandaging with Unna-FLEX® Elastic Unna Boot at base of toes. Keep foot and ankle at right angle. Unna-FLEX® Elastic Unna Boot will wrap smoothly onto leg without gaps and pleats. Layer bandage onto leg until it is covered up to the knee. Unna-FLEX® Elastic Unna Boot adapts to contours of leg. Apply an elastic bandage for compression. Maintain even tension and cover Unna-FLEX® Elastic Unna Boot completely.
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