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ProVisc IBC - Aqueous/vitreous humour replacement medium kit

Device Dossier for ProVisc IBC - Aqueous/vitreous humour replacement medium kit (Aqueous/vitreous humour replacement medium kit, Class III, sponsor Alcon…

Intended purpose

Indicated for use as an opthalmic surgical aid in the anterior segment during cataract extraction and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Opthalmic viscoelastic solutions serve to maintaim a deep anterior chamber during anterior segment surgery , thereby reducing trauma to the corneal endothelium and surrounding ocular tissues. They help push back the vitreous face and prevent formation of a flat chamber postoperatively.

Functional description

ProVisc is designed to create and maintain space i the anterior chamber during surgery and act as a protective barrier, thereby allowing more room for intraocular manipulation with less potential trauma to the corneal endothelium and other ocular tissues

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