What is BS 661210- Specifications for graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery about?
BS 661210 discusses graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery. BS 661210 is a standard that provides specifications for graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery.
BS 661210 layouts requirements and test methods for the compression and stiffness of graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery.
BS 661210 supports you in meeting acceptable quality for graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery.
Note: The test method in Annex A might also be suitable for assessing the compression of dual-layer compression kits (e.g., ulcer kits) and other tubular compression devices, e.g., arm sleeves. There are some garments for which this test method is not suitable, and where the former settings of the test instrument might not accommodate all potential designs, especially some made to measure garments.
Who is BS 661210- Specifications for graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery for?
BS 661210 on the specifications for graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery is useful for:
- Hosiery manufacturers
- Test centers for hosiery
- Notified authorities
Why should you use BS 661210-Specifications for graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery?
Anti-embolism hosiery which, when worn on the supine leg, exerts graduated compression on the leg surface and is intended to reduce the incidence of deep venous thrombosis in non-ambulant patients.
BS 661210 guideline assists you with Compression value/range, Compression profile, Durability of compression after repeated washing, Stiffness of elastic garments, Marking and labeling for graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery.
This assists in the proper assessment of graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery and ensures safety to the user’s skin.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 661210:2018 supersedes BS 6612:1985, BS 7563:1999, and BS 7672:1993, which is withdrawn. BS 661210:2018 has made some technical changes compared to BS 6612:1985, BS 7563:1999, and BS 7672:1993. These include:
- It comprises separate sections specifying performance requirements for graduated compression hosiery, anti-embolism hosiery, and graduated support hosiery
- Section 2 includes guidance detailing the use of graduated compression hosiery (flight socks) for people at moderate-high risk of developing travel-related deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Performance requirements have been updated to reflect current clinical guidance and a new annex was added which explains the variety of classes and compression profiles used in the UK
- Annex A specifies a unified method of test for compression value and stiffness of compression/ support hosiery using a Mark II HATRA Hosiery Pressure Tester, based on the three previously published methods
- Annex B specifies a method for determining the heel position of non-prescriptive thigh-length stockings and tights that do not possess a reciprocated heel