NAC639.69545. Pressurized stockings.

     1. A pressurized stocking that has a pressure rating of 20 millimeters of mercury or more may not be sold, leased or otherwise provided to a consumer without an order from a practitioner.

     2. A medical products provider that sells, leases or otherwise provides to a consumer a pressurized stocking that has a pressure rating of 20 millimeters of mercury or more shall provide training to the consumer or the consumer’s family, caregiver or agent in the use, maintenance and potential problems in the use of the stocking. The training must be provided by a person who is certified by the manufacturer of the pressurized stocking in the fitting and use of the stocking.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R033-07, eff. 8-26-2008)