Orthovisc 3 Syringes Of 2ml For The Treatment Of Osteoarthritis

ORTHOVISC
ORTHOVISC mini products CE, class III.
Sterile, pyrogenic solutions of sodium hyaluronate (15 mg / ml) dissolved in a physiological solution. They are indicated as viscoelastic supplements or substitutes for synovial fluid in human joints; they are suitable for the treatment of symptoms of human synovial joint dysfunction such as osteoarthritis. The actions of both products are lubrication and mechanical support.

How to use
Store at a temperature between 2 ° and 25 ° C. Allow them to reach room temperature approximately 20-45 minutes before use. Not for intravenous injection. The required amount is slowly infused into the selected joint space through a non-rigid, ISO / ANSI compliant hypodermic fulcrum needle of suitable diameter. The diameters used for knee injections are 18-21 gauges. The final selection for any procedure must be determined by the physician. The volume varies according to the size of the joint space, but should not exceed 2ml for the knee and other large joints or 1ml for small joints. It is up to the doctor to determine the appropriate volume to make sure the joint is not overfilled. The recommended regimen is 3 injections at one week intervals for each treatment cycle, with a maximum treatment cycle for an individual joint over a 6 month period. Remove any effusion in the joint before injecting the product. Do not overfill the joint space.

Contraindications
The following pre-existing conditions may constitute relative or absolute contraindications for the use of the products:
- known sensitivity to any of the ingredients contained in the two products;
- pre-existing infections of the skin region of the intended injection site;
- known infections of the joint;
- known systemic bleeding abnormalities.
The products may contain traces of gram-positive bacterial proteins and are contraindicated in patients with a history of similar allergies.

Warnings
It is recommended that normal precautions be taken for injecting the substances into the joints. Only medical personnel skilled in accepted injection techniques for administering agents into the joint spaces should inject sodium hyaluronate for this application. Do not use an excessive amount of sodium hyaluronate and keep the patient under close surveillance. Don't overfill the space. If the pain increases during the injection, stop the injection and withdraw the needle. In case of abnormal consequences of the administration of the products, patients should contact their physician immediately. Do not use if the inner package (bag) is open or damaged. By intra-articular injection. Not for intravenous injection. The sale and use of this product is restricted to or under the supervision of a physician. Disposable product. Do not resterilize.

storage
Store the products at a temperature between 2 ° C and 25 ° C. Avoid freezing.

Format
Orthosivisc: pack of 1 and 3 syringes of 2 ml.
Orthosivisc mini (quantity for small joints): pack of 1 and 3 syringes of 1 ml.

Cod. VROV1 / VROV3 / VR0M1 / VR0M3