JOBST Opaque SoftFit Open Toe Knee High 30-40 mmHg for Severe Conditions & Toe Access

JOBST Opaque SoftFit Open Toe Knee High Compression Stockings deliver 30-40 mmHg extra-firm, prescription-level compression in a design that includes a vital open toe for ventilation and monitoring. Designed to manage severe edema, chronic venous insufficiency, and active ulceration and provide the necessary high compression while allowing for toe breathability and visual inspection, they are a critical medical device for complex venous and lymphatic conditions under strict medical supervision. Find your correct size for optimal therapeutic benefit.

Backed by extensive clinical research and trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide, JOBST compression products are engineered for both therapeutic efficacy and patient comfort.

The open toe is a functional medical feature. For other extra-firm support options, explore our 30-40 mmHg Knee High Compression Stockings for Women and Compression Stockings for Men. Discover the full range of high-compression solutions in the JOBST Opaque Open Toe collection. This compression level is prescribed for venous ulcers, severe lymphedema, and severe chronic venous insufficiency. Learn more about managing your circulatory health.

Key Features

• Extra-Firm Medical Compression (30-40 mmHg): Provides the high level of graduated pressure prescribed by physicians for managing severe venous insufficiency, significant edema, and active ulceration.
• Medically Functional Open Toe: Allows for critical visual monitoring of toe color and circulation, provides essential ventilation to reduce moisture, and accommodates toe deformities or sensitivities.
• SoftFit Band for Secure High-Compression Wear: The silicone-blend band is engineered to maintain a secure, non-slip hold, which is absolutely essential to prevent roll-down and maintain the precise pressure gradient of 30-40 mmHg therapy.
• Durable, Reinforced Medical Construction: Built with a robust fabric blend and reinforced heel to withstand the substantial forces involved in donning and wearing high-compression garments daily.
• Elegant Opaque Coverage: Maintains the discreet, concealing appearance of the Opaque line, offering a cosmetic benefit alongside intensive medical therapy.
• Moisture-Wicking for Skin Health: Advanced fabric helps manage moisture, which is crucial for skin integrity under high compression, especially during extended wear.
• 3D Knit for Manageable Donning: While donning aids are strongly recommended, the advanced knit structure provides controlled stretch to aid in the application process.
• Medical Device Quality Standards: Manufactured to meet stringent requirements for Class 3 compression therapy devices used in clinical wound care and lymphedema management.

Therapeutic Benefits and Use

• Manages Severe Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI): Delivers consistent, high-level compression to combat profound venous hypertension, skin changes (like lipodermatosclerosis), and venous pooling.
• Active Venous Leg Ulcer Healing & Management: A cornerstone of evidence-based compression therapy, providing the sustained high pressure required to heal venous ulcers and manage exudate.
• Controls Severe Edema and Lymphedema: Applies strong, stable compression to reduce substantial limb volume, soften fibrotic tissue, and maintain results from manual lymphatic drainage.
• Prevention of Venous Ulcer Recurrence: Essential maintenance therapy after ulcer healing, with high compression proven to significantly reduce recurrence rates.
• Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS) Management: Helps alleviate severe pain, extensive swelling, and skin damage caused by PTS following a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
• Facilitates Clinical Monitoring: The open toe allows healthcare providers and patients to easily monitor toe color, temperature, and swelling, which is vital during intensive compression therapy.
• Accommodates Comorbid Foot Conditions: Allows patients with diabetes (under physician guidance), arthritis, or toe deformities to receive necessary high-compression therapy without foot confinement.
• Supports Intensive Treatment Protocols: Essential for maintaining compression between complete decongestive therapy (CDT) sessions for lymphedema or during wound care treatment phases.

Product Specifications

Brand/Series: JOBST Opaque

Compression Level: 30-40 mmHg (Extra-Firm Compression)

Style/Length: Knee High

Toe Style: Open Toe

Gender: Women's and Men's (Unisex Fit) (View All JOBST Unisex)

Fabric Content: Nylon 62%, Spandex 34%, Silicone 4%

Construction: 3D knit structure with SoftFit Band and reinforced heel.

Best For: Physician-prescribed, extra-firm compression for severe venous/lymphatic conditions, with the functional and comfort benefits of an open toe.

Important Medical Notice

This is a Class 3 prescription medical device. Physician evaluation, approval, and precise medical sizing are mandatory. Contraindications include severe arterial insufficiency (ABPI must be assessed and should be > 0.5), acute deep vein thrombosis, untreated cellulitis or infection, uncompensated congestive heart failure, or known silicone allergy. Do not use if it causes severe pain, numbness, coldness, or discoloration of toes or feet. Regular medical monitoring is required when using extra-firm compression. Your vascular specialist or wound care physician can determine if this compression level is appropriate for your condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an open toe safe and effective at 30-40 mmHg compression?
Yes, when prescribed appropriately. The open toe is a functional design for monitoring and comfort and does not diminish the therapeutic compression on the calf and ankle. It is often preferred in clinical settings for easier assessment of distal circulation.

How do I put on 30-40 mmHg open toe stockings?
Donning aids are not optional; they are essential. Use donning gloves, a metal frame, or a stocking donner. Accurate sizing per our guide is critical. Apply in the morning when swelling is minimal.

Can these be worn over ulcer dressings?
Yes, they are commonly prescribed as part of multilayer compression bandaging systems or over wound dressings for venous ulcers. Ensure the dressing is smooth and not bulky. Always follow your wound care specialist's specific instructions.

Why is the SoftFit band important at this compression level?
The SoftFit band is therapeutically essential to prevent the stocking from rolling or sliding down, which would concentrate dangerous pressure at the knee and render the high-compression treatment ineffective or harmful.

What is the typical wearing schedule for 30-40 mmHg stockings?
They are usually worn during waking hours and removed at bedtime, unless otherwise directed by a physician for specific acute treatment protocols. A typical schedule is 12-16 hours daily.

Who should not use this compression level?
This level is contraindicated for patients with significant arterial disease (PAD), uncontrolled congestive heart failure, active infection, or sudden onset of swelling in one leg (which could indicate DVT). A physician must perform an arterial assessment first.

Your Comfort, Our Commitment

JOBST Opaque SoftFit Open Toe Knee High Compression Stockings represent a high-level medical solution, meticulously engineered to manage severe conditions with necessary precision and thoughtful design features. Explore the full JOBST Opaque Open Toe collection to find physician-recommended compression solutions for your specific medical needs.