Product Details
The Flexitouch system has received FDA clearance for the treatment of lymphedema and chronic wounds and is currently the only pneumatic device that follows the principles of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy. MLD is a key component of in-clinic complete decongestive therapy (CDT), considered the “Gold Standard” for the treatment of lymphedema.
Once discharged from in-clinic therapy, patients need to continue daily treatment at home utilizing self-MLD, if they are able, along with any other treatment components recommended by their clinician. However, patients with lymphedema often lack the strength, flexibility or other physical skills to perform self-MLD consistently and effectively. As a result, their symptoms worsen, leading to increased swelling and pain, progressive hardening of the affected tissues (fibrosis), and recurrent infections (cellulitis).
Successful Self-Management
The Flexitouch system minimizes the obstacles to successful at-home treatment by automating self-MLD therapy. Used daily, the Flexitouch system offers patients a way to successfully manage their lymphedema at home and experience a more satisfying quality of life.
System Components
The Flexitouch system is lightweight, easy to set up, and simple to use at home or while traveling. Its two main components consist of the controller unit and attached garments.
Controller Unit
- Programmable, pneumatic controller unit
- 13 treatment programs, two pressure settings and adjustable therapy times
- Standard treatment setting is one hour duration
Garments
- Curved, segmented garments
- Soft, latex-free, four-way stretch fabric with Velcro® closures
- Comfortable and adjustable to contour around the trunk, chest, arms and legs
- 26-32 independent chambers that inflate and deflate sequentially
