Lymphedema & Venous Care

Lymphedema pumps for daily care at home

Swelling from lymphedema or chronic venous insufficiency can make everyday things harder. An at-home pneumatic compression pump helps move fluid out of the arm, leg or trunk, on a schedule your doctor sets. We supply pumps from AIROS Medical and Bio Compression Systems, work with your doctor on the paperwork, bill your insurance and train you on setup.

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Why doctors prescribe compression pumps

In a study of 1,065 privately insured patients with cancer-related lymphedema, researchers compared the 12 months before and the 12 months after patients received a pneumatic compression device.1

45% → 32%Share of patients hospitalized1
28% → 22%Share of patients diagnosed with cellulitis (skin infection)1
$11,833Average drop in yearly health care costs per patient1

These results come from one insurance-claims study of compression pumps in general, not a specific brand. They show an association, not a guarantee. Individual results vary; talk with your doctor about whether a pump is right for you.

AIROS 8P sequential compression pump

What a lymphedema pump does

A pneumatic compression pump connects by tubing to a garment (a sleeve, legging, vest or pants) that has several air chambers. The pump fills the chambers one after another, starting at the hand or foot and moving toward the body. This gentle squeezing helps move built-up fluid out of the limb. Most people use their pump at home once or twice a day, along with their daytime compression garments.

Who it helps

  • Lymphedema of the arm, leg or trunk, including after cancer treatment
  • Chronic venous insufficiency, including with venous leg ulcers
  • Swelling that keeps coming back despite garments and therapy

E0651: standard pump

A pump with a preset pressure gradient, for example the AIROS 6P or Bio Compression SC-2004-DL / SC-2008-DL. Most Medicare patients start with this type.

E0652: advanced pump

A pump whose pressure can be adjusted chamber by chamber, for example the AIROS 8P or Bio Compression SC-4008-DL. Insurers require extra documentation showing why the advanced features are needed. We help your doctor put that together.

What a pump can help with

  • Moves fluid out of a swollen arm, leg or trunk
  • Supports skin health between visits
  • Can be used at home on your own schedule
  • Works alongside your compression garments and therapy
Bio Compression pump system

AIROS Medical

AIROS 6P

6-chamber sequential compression device · E0651 · 5-year warranty

  • Fixed gradient sequential compression mode
  • Two Lymphedema Preparation Treatment (LPT) modes that clear the upper part of the limb or trunk before the main therapy
  • Works with AIROS 6-chamber garments for the legs, arms, and arm/shoulder/chest
  • Designed for the Medicare population and also used with commercial insurance

AIROS 8P

8-chamber sequential compression device · E0652 · 5-year warranty

  • Gradient mode plus an adjustable pressure mode
  • Two LPT modes for clearing therapy before treatment
  • Peristaltic mode and support for truncal garments and larger leg garments
  • Works with AIROS 8-chamber garments
  • For patients who need more targeted, adjustable therapy

Warranty: AIROS Medical warrants the AIROS 6P and 8P pumps for 5 years (devices sold after January 1, 2026). Bio Compression Systems warrants its pumps for 3 years. Shop AIROS pumps and garments.

AIROS garments: full-leg and half-leg sleeves, full-arm sleeves, the Arm Plus garment (arm, shoulder and one side of the chest, back and torso), Pants for both legs plus the abdomen and hips, and truncal garments.

Bio Compression Systems

SC-2004-DL and SC-2008-DL

4-chamber and 8-chamber sequential circulators · digital display · 3-year warranty

  • Gradient sequential compression with a simple digital display
  • Adjustable overall pressure, countdown timer and automatic shutoff
  • A good fit for most patients starting pump therapy

SC-4004-DL and SC-4008-DL

4-chamber and 8-chamber sequential circulators · touch screen · 3-year warranty

  • Touch-screen controls
  • The SC-4008-DL can set the pressure of each chamber individually
  • Focus therapy, which spends extra time on chambers where swelling is worst
  • Pre-therapy on the SC-4008-DL, which clears the upper chambers for 10 minutes before the full cycle

Bio Compression garments: arm sleeves, arm-and-shoulder sleeves, standard and adjustable leg sleeves, abdominal sleeves and vests, and bilateral vests in 4-chamber and 8-chamber versions. See Bio Compression garments.

Training videos

Use these videos to learn the controls and how to put on your garment. Always use the settings your doctor or therapist prescribed. If something doesn’t feel right, stop and call us.

AIROS 6

AIROS 6: Gradient Mode operation overview (AIROS Medical)

AIROS 6: Lymphedema Preparation Treatment (LPT) modes (AIROS Medical)

AIROS 8

AIROS 8: Gradient Mode operation overview (AIROS Medical)

AIROS 8: Pressure Mode operation overview (AIROS Medical)

AIROS 8: Lymphedema Preparation Treatment (LPT) modes (AIROS Medical)

AIROS garments

How to put on the AIROS Arm Plus garment (AIROS Medical)

AIROS Pants garment overview (AIROS Medical)

Bio Compression Systems

Bio Compression SC-2004-DL demo

Bio Compression SC-2008-DL demo

Bio Compression SC-4004-DL overview

Bio Compression SC-4008-DL demo

How getting a pump works

Check coverageWe check your plan’s rules for pneumatic compression devices.
Doctor’s documentationInsurers usually want to see that you tried compression garments, elevation and exercise for about 4 weeks first. We tell your doctor exactly what’s needed.
Prior authorizationWe submit the order and any prior authorization your plan requires.
Delivery and trainingYour pump and garments are delivered and set up, and we walk you through using them.
Ongoing supportQuestions, garment replacements or warranty issues? Call us.

Common questions

Does Medicare cover lymphedema pumps?

Medicare can cover a pneumatic compression device for lymphedema or chronic venous insufficiency with venous ulcers when your medical records meet its requirements. That usually includes a trial of conservative treatment first. We review the requirements with your doctor before ordering.

How long do I use the pump each day?

Your doctor sets your schedule. Typical home use is about an hour, once or twice a day.

Do I still need compression garments?

Usually, yes. The pump moves fluid out and your garments keep it from coming back. See our lymphedema garments page.

Is a pump safe for everyone?

No. Some conditions, such as an active blood clot, certain heart conditions or an active infection in the limb, can make pump therapy unsafe. Your doctor decides whether a pump is right for you.

Reference: 1. Brayton KM, Hirsch AT, O’Brien PJ, Cheville A, Karaca-Mandic P, Rockson SG. Lymphedema prevalence and treatment benefits in cancer: impact of a therapeutic intervention on health outcomes and costs. PLoS One. 2014;9(12):e114597. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0114597

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