ENV 12719 : DRAFT 2001

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Compression
5 Nominal dimensions and standard sizes
6 Heel
7 Inspection facility
8 Seams
9 Edges
10 Achievement of compression profile
11 Mechanical properties
12 Packaging
13 Marking and instructions for use
Annex A (normative) Method for testing the durability
Annex B (normative) Method for testing compressive
                       properties of hosiery
Annex C (normative) Method of determination of
                       extensibility of hosiery
Annex D (informative) Examples of methods of compression
                       testing
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European
                       Prestandard addressing essential
                       requirements or other provisions
                       of EU Directives

Applicable to medical thrombosis prophylaxis hosiery, knitted from threads made of natural fibres or synthetic fibres and elastic threads, which is used as a medical device for prophylaxis of venous thrombosis. Specifies requirements and test methods, except for custom-made hosiery.