Device Dossier
Instillagel Almed (Lignocaine 2% and Chlorhexidine 0.05%) - General-body orifice lubricant, sterile
Device Dossier for Instillagel Almed (Lignocaine 2% and Chlorhexidine 0.05%) - General-body orifice lubricant, sterile (General-body orifice lubricant,…
- GMDN category: General-body orifice lubricant, sterile
- Sponsor: Interpharma
Intended purpose
Lubricant with auxiliary local anaesthetic properties for easier insertion of catheters and instruments.
Functional description
Instillagel Almed is a lubricating gel with 2% w/w lidocaine (lignocaine) hydrochloride providing auxillary local anaesthetic action. Also contains 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate for antimicrobial protection. Provided in 5 mL or 10 mL polypropylene syringes with polypropylene plunger rod with siliconized bromobutyl rubber stopper and chlorobutyl sealing cap. The tip of the syringe is inserted into the body orifice and gel is inserted by applying pressure to syringe plunger.