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Aqueous/vitreous humour replacement medium

Device Dossier for Aqueous/vitreous humour replacement medium (Aqueous/vitreous humour replacement medium, Class IIb, sponsor Kevin Grundy (IBD)). ARTG…

Intended purpose

Serves as a volume substitute for aqueous humor during intraocular operations, such as lens extraction and insertion of an intraocular lens or glaucoma surgery. Maintains the depth of the anterior chamber during surgery, allows for efficient manipulation and reduces the danger of traumatization of the corneal endothelium, the iris and the ciliary body by direct contact with surgical instruments. Lubrication, support and protection of ocular tissues during ophthalmic surgery.

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