GET TO KNOW THE HEALON® FAMILY OF OVDs

The HEALON® Family of OVDs. The only OVDs you'll ever need.

Cohesive OVDs

Viscoadaptive OVDs

Dispersive OVDs

The complete HEALON® family of OVDs delivers more choices for improved protection and control. For over 30 years, the HEALON® family of OVDs has set the bar for standards in OVD reliability.

IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY

Understanding certain terms can help you determine which OVD from the HEALON® family of OVDs is right for you and your patient.

OVDs

• Stands for Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device
• OVDs serve to protect the fragile, single layer of endothelial cells during IOL placement
  – Once these cells are damaged, they will not grow back
• OVDs maintain critical anterior chamber space during the phaco process
• AMO OVDs are made of sodium hyaluronate (NaHA), a naturally occurring substance in the body

Viscosity

• Ability of a solution to resist flow. This term refers to the thickness of the OVD relative to water, which is measured in mPas
• Viscosity is determined by molecular weight (higher MW = higher viscosity) and concentration

Molecular Weight

• Consists of chain length, coil positioning and molecular dimension
• Higher molecular weight has a larger chain and lower molecular weight has a smaller chain

Cohesive OVDs

• Have a higher molecular weight and longer chains, which helps the material to adhere to itself and resist breaking apart
• Cohesives are, in general, easily aspirated and irrigated
• Cohesives maintain anterior chamber space during the phaco process
• HEALON® OVD and HEALON GV OVD are cohesive OVDs

Viscoadaptive OVDs

• Offer properties of both cohesive and dispersive OVDs, and are designed to provide maximum control throughout surgery
• Ideal for floppy iris (IFIS) management
• HEALON5 OVD is a viscoadaptive OVD

Dispersive OVDs

• Provide endothelial cell protection and retention during the phaco process
• Have a lower molecular weight and shorter chains
• HEALON® EndoCoat OVD is a dispersive OVD

Characteristics of the entire HEALON® Family of OVDs

• Composed of sodium hyaluronate
• Latex-free

Indications

HEALON®, HEALON GV, HEALON5 and HEALON® EndoCoat OVDs are intended for use in anterior segment ophthalmic surgical procedures of the human eye, designed to create and maintain a deep anterior chamber that facilitates manipulation inside the eye, and can be used to efficiently separate and control ocular tissues.

Instructions For Use (Click below for the full version)

HEALON® IFU (PDF)
HEALON GV IFU (PDF)
HEALON5 IFU (PDF)
HEALON® EndoCoat IFU (PDF)

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