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ORTHOVISC
SAIMA GLOBAL FARMA S.L. · Model 277500 · UDI-DI 08437027710025
MOZ
Prescription
0
510(k) clearances
8,410
Adverse events (307 deaths)
2
Recalls
25
Facilities
Description
ORTHOVISC is a viscoelastic solution of high-molecular weight hyaluronan. Hyaluronan acts as a lubricant and shock absorber in the joint. ORTHOVISC is used to relieve knee pain due to osteoarthritis in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative non-pharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics, e.g., acetaminophen.
Recalls
| Date | Firm | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-11 | Sanofi Genzyme | Contamination with Methylbacterium thiocyanatum |
| 2010-04-16 | Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc | Out of Specification results for molecular weight or viscosity through the established expiration date. |
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