ReadyWrap Upper Extremity Gauntlet provides coverage from the wrist to MCP and overlaps the ReadyWrap arm garment to reduce gapping. The Gauntlet has adjustable straps to address the top of the hand. It also offers an optional pocket to insert a foam pad. The Gauntlet can be worn during the day and night. Please consult a trained medical professional prior to first use.

Features:

• Not made with natural rubber latex.
• Available in two colors - Beige and Black.
• Left/Right specific design contours more naturally to the hand.
• Pocket design allows for Swell Spots or foam pads to provide additional support.
• Built in padding for palm and dorsum helps provide consistent compression over bony prominences.

Indications:

• Lymphedema
• Edema

Intended Uses:

• Management of lymphedema and edema.
• To maintain reduced fluid volume and shape of limbs.
• Compression garments for phlebological, lymphological indications (i.e., venous disease, chronic edema and lymphedema).

Contraindications:

• Acute DVT.
• Untreated cancer.
• Severe cognitive impairment.
• Untreated congestive heart failure.
• Untreated infection (i.e. cellulitis).
• Arterial insufficiency or ABPI < 0.8.
• Moderate to severe peripheral arterial disease.
• Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the product components.

Precautions:

• ABPI > 1.3.
• Renal failure is present.
• Patients have diabetes.
• Arterial disease is present.
• Cardiac overload is suspected.
• Rheumatoid arthritis is present.
• Patients have advanced small vessel disease.
• Absent or impaired sensation (peripheral neuropathy).
• Any open wounds should be dressed prior to application.

Material content:

• Nylon (polyamide), polyurethane, spandex (elastane).

Note: It is recommended that the Ready Wrap garments be washed and dried before the first extended use.

Donning instructions:

1. Unfasten all garment straps.
2. Slide your hand into the gauntlet with your thumb in thumb space and palm facing away from the garment.
3. Fasten the small thumb strap with white hook.
4. Fasten the small strap with the white hook on the palm of the hand to close the garment.
5. Pull the strap with the light blue hook at full stretch ensuring it is aligned with the opposing side of the gauntlet and fasten it on the garment.
6. Pull the strap with the dark blue hook at full stretch and fasten it on the garment.