Product |
Size |
Viscosity |
Molecular Weight |
Composition |
Classification |
Healon D® OVD |
0.65mL |
40,000 mPas |
645,000 daltons |
3.0% NaHA |
Dispersive |
Healon® OVD |
0.40mL |
300,000 mPas |
4,000,000 daltons |
1.0% NaHA |
Cohesive |
Clear — Healon D® OVD
- Complete clarity in surgical field
- Highly protective of endothelial cells1
Control — Healon® OVD
- High viscosity cohesive OVD for space creation
- Ease of injection and removal
Healon D® Dispersive OVD delivers clear protection
- Provides exceptional clarity in the surgical field
- Low molecular weight assures outstanding retention
- Provides optimum protection of endothelial cells throughout the entire surgical process1
- Ideal for lubrication of IOL insertion systems
Healon® Cohesive OVD provides exceptional Control
- Known and trusted for over 25 years
- Outstanding clarity2
- High viscosity for space creation and dependable endothelial cell protection2
- Posterior chamber expansion for easy maneuvering and facilitated IOL implantation2
- Easy to inject and remove2
References
- Viscoelastic materials and corneal endothelium. In: Buratto L, Giardini P, Bellucci R, eds. Viscoelastics in Opthalmic Surgery. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc; 2000:49-55
- Hütz WW, Eckhardt B, Kohnen T. Comparison of viscoelastic substances used in phacoemulsifi cation. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1996;22:955-959.
Intended use statement
Healon® and Healon D® OVDs are used in ophthalmic surgical procedures to maintain a deep anterior chamber that facilitates manipulation inside the eye with reduced trauma to the corneal endothelium and other ocular tissues.
Warnings/Precautions/Contraindications: There are no known contraindications to the use of Healon® and Healon D® OVDs when used as recommended. Please refer to package inserts for full prescribing information. Rx only.