On Friday, diversified products manufacturer, 3M and 3M Innovative Properties Co. has sued Andover Healthcare Inc. in the U. S. District Court for the District of Minnesota over Andover's CoFlex 2 Layer Compression System.

The lawsuit asserts that amongst other charges, a strong possibility of perplexity, error and dishonesty between Andover's CoFlex 2 product and 3M's innovative Coban 2 Layer Compression System occurring from Andover's extensive stealing of 3M's unique business outfit, exclusive packaging and copyrighted instructions. The suit also claims fake publicity and unjust business habits.

Compression therapy is deemed as a standard of care for curing venous hypertension and venous ulcers, which is a critical problem for many Americans, comprising the senior and people with vascular disease or bad circulation. 3M has invested in a widespread research and new laboratory techniques, to make compression therapy better for patients.

3M Coban 2 Layer Compression Systems are scientifically proven to contentedly provide continued, therapeutic compression to decrease the edema connected with venous leg ulcers, lymphedema and other problems where compression therapy is suitable.

Meanwhile, an Andover spokesperson was not available for comment.