Sigvaris Magnide On/Off Donning & Doffing

Why Choose Sigvaris Magnide On/Off Donning & Doffing Aid

Open-toe compression stocking application requires pulling the garment over the heel and ankle — the widest and most resistant part of the foot-to-leg transition — at the pressure level where the stocking provides the most resistance. Users with arthritis, reduced grip strength, limited wrist range of motion, or post-surgical hand restrictions often find this single step the primary reason they cannot self-apply compression independently. The Magnide addresses this mechanically rather than through grip enhancement: its smooth low-friction surface is placed over the foot and ankle before the stocking is applied, creating a slip layer that allows the compression fabric to slide over the foot with significantly less pulling force than bare skin application requires. The lower application force reduces overstretching of the compression garment at the heel and ankle zone — the area that experiences the greatest mechanical stress during donning and the primary site of stocking damage over repeated applications. The Magnide is then removed through the open-toe opening once the stocking is positioned, making it exclusively compatible with open-toe garments. Compact and reusable for daily clinical and home use.

Key Features

✔ Smooth low-friction slip layer for easier open-toe stocking application and removal

✔ Reduces pulling force needed to move the stocking over the foot and ankle

✔ Protects compression garments from overstretching during daily donning

✔ Removed through the open-toe after application — open-toe garments only

✔ Compact and reusable for daily home, caregiver, and clinic use

✔ Confirm model and size by SKU before dispensing

Benefits

✔ Enables independent stocking application for users with reduced grip or wrist flexibility

✔ Reduces hand, wrist, and finger strain during compression stocking application

✔ Lower donning force reduces heel and ankle zone garment damage over daily use

✔ Helps caregivers apply open-toe compression with less effort and better positioning

✔ Improves consistency of daily compression wear for users who struggle with application

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Seniors and users with arthritis requiring self-application assistance at firm or extra-firm compression

✔ Post-surgical hand and wrist restrictions preventing standard compression donning technique

✔ Limited mobility patients where independent daily compression application is a rehabilitation goal

✔ Caregiver-assisted donning for patients unable to self-apply

✔ Compression fitting clinics fitting open-toe stockings for patients with application challenges

Usage & Care

Place the Magnide over the foot and ankle before applying the compression stocking. Slide the stocking up over the Magnide-covered foot with reduced friction. Once the stocking is correctly positioned, remove the Magnide through the open-toe opening. Do not use with closed-toe stockings — the Magnide cannot be removed through a closed toe. Clean according to manufacturer instructions; the Magnide is reusable for repeated daily application. Replace when the smooth surface degrades or friction reduction is noticeably reduced. Confirm model by SKU.