Viscoseal

What is Viscoseal®?

Viscoseal®:

is designed to be used as a temporary synovial fluid substitute in arthroscopic surgery
is an isotonic solution of hyaluronan (sodium hyaluronate)
has a physiological pH
has a 0.5% concentration of hyaluronan, which is similar to that in synovial fluid.

When is Viscoseal® used?

Viscoseal® is used for relief of pain and promotion of joint recovery in arthroscopic
surgery or joint lavage. Following arthroscopic surgery, Viscoseal® displaces any
irrigating solution left in the joint space and acts as a temporary substitute for the
synovial fluid, thus restoring normal physiological functions.

How does Viscoseal® work?

Viscoseal®:

restores the lubricating, shock-absorbing and filtering properties of the synovial fluid
re-establishes the protective coating of the surface of the cartilage and the synovial membrane
reduces inflammation
alleviates pain
enhances the production of endogenous hyaluronan (produced naturally by the body)

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