VISCO-3™ Sodium Hyaluronate is a purified, high molecular weight hyaluronate used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee that aims to relieve pain1-6, reduce safety risks1-3,7,8 and repeat lasting results◊1-4,6,9,10 with a series of three weekly injections.
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Indications For Use
VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate is indicated for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative non-pharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics, e.g., acetaminophen.
Important Safety Information
Before using VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate, ask your patients if they are allergic to hyaluronan products, or products from birds such as feathers, eggs, and poultry. Do not administer to patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium hyaluronate preparations. Use caution when injecting VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate into patients who are allergic to avian proteins, feathers and egg products. VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate is only for injection into the knee, performed by a doctor or other qualified health care professional. VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate injection should not be used in the presence of a skin disease or infection around the area where the injection will be given. VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate has not been tested to show pain relief in joints other than the knee and for conditions other than OA. VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate has not been tested in patients who are pregnant, mothers who are nursing, or anyone under the age of 21. Strenuous or pro-longed weight-bearing activities after treatment are not recommended. The effectiveness of repeat treatment cycles of VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate has not been established. The side effects most commonly seen after injection of VISCO-3 Sodium Hyaluronate in the clinical trial were knee pain, swelling, and/or fluid build-up around the knee. These reactions are generally mild and do not last long. Other conditions, including but not limited to skin redness and rash, knee stiffness were also reported. For complete instructions for use, see the package insert and visit www.zimmerbiomet.com.
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