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• Precautions normally associated with anterior segment surgical procedures should be observed.

• Postoperative increases in intraocular pressure have been reported with sodium hyaluronate products. The IOP should be carefully monitored and appropriate therapy instituted if significant increases occur.

• It is recommended that PROVISC (sodium hyaluronate) material be removed by irrigation and/or aspiration at the close of surgery. Do not overfill the anterior chamber.

• PROVISC (sodium hyaluronate) material is obtained from microbial fermentation by a purified proprietary process. Although precautions have been taken to make this device protein-free and it has been tested in animals for allergenic response, this device, used in susceptible persons, may produce allergenic responses.

• This product contains dry natural rubber (latex).

• In addition to the above, the following precautions should be observed:

  -Do not reuse cannulas.
  -Use only if material is clear.
  -Avoid trapping air bubble.

Last reviewed on RxList: 2/15/2005
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.