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The Healthcare Service and Supply ALP® 501 Pump and Limb Garments are recommended for use in patients for whom external compression therapy using the ALTERNATING LEG PRESSURE SYSTEM® (ALP®) is indicated to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and resulting pulmonary embolism due to the presence of risk factors for thrombosis formation. The Healthcare Service and Supply garments are attachable to the ALP® Pump as well as to the Huntleigh Flowtron® pump.

The ALP consists of an electrically-operated pump and controller with inflatable limb garments (or limb compression sleeves). The ALP® 501 pump, when used in connection with the Limb Garments, supplies a measured, intermittent, fully adjustable pressure into the limb garments worn by the patient. The pump and controller rhythmically squeeze the limb in a simulation of normal muscle contraction, by pumping air into the air bladder garments wrapped around the leg. The ALP® Pump and Limb Garments are provided non-sterile