Compare Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices (OVDs)

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At-a-Glance

Description

FDA

CE Mark

Classification

Molecular Weight

Osmolality

pH

Size

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  • Composition: 1.65% sodium hyaluronate, 4% Chondroitin Sulfate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F); protect from freezing and light; OVD should reach room temperature prior to use (approx 20-40 min)

DisCoVisc OVD provides the flexibility of both cohesive and dispersive properties in a single syringe. It combines the excellent endothelial protection of chondroitin sulfate with the mechanical protection of superior space maintenance and clarity.

Yes

Yes

Dispersive

1,650,000 daltons

298

7.2 ± 0.4

1 mL

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  • Composition: 1.65% sodium hyaluronate, 4% Chondroitin Sulfate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F); protect from freezing and light; OVD should reach room temperature prior to use (approx 20-40 min)

DuoVisc Viscoelastic System offers both the endothelial protection of chondroitin sulfate in VisCoat OVD with the proven mechanical protection and high molecular weight to maximize space maintenance found in ProVisc OVD.

Yes

Yes

Dispersive, Cohesive

VisCoat, 600,000 daltons; ProVisc, 2,400,000 daltons

310-325

6.8 - 7.5

VisCoat OVD: 0.35 or 0.50 mL; ProVisc OVD: 0.40 or 0.55 mL

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  • Composition: 1.4% sodium hyaluronate, latex free
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F); protect from freezing and light; OVD should reach room temperature prior to use (approx 20-40 min)

The highest molecular weight cohesive OVD of the Healon family, Healon GV offers a high viscosity to create and maintain a deep chamber. The long molecular chain facilitates easy removal at the end of the procedure.

Yes

Yes

Cohesive

5,000,000 daltons

Not specified

7.0-7.5

0.55 mL, 0.85 mL

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  • Composition: 3% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Refrigeration not required; store at 2-25° C (36-77° F); protect from freezing and light; OVD should reach room temperature prior to use

As a low-weight dispersive OVD, Healon EndoCoat ensures retention throughout the entire phaco process while maintaining a deep chamber and clarity throughout the surgical field.

Yes

Yes

Dispersive

800,000 daltons

Not specified

Not specified

0.85 mL

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  • Composition: 2.3% sodium hyaluronate, latex free
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F); protect from freezing and light; OVD should reach room temperature prior to use (approx 20-40 min)

Healon 5 is a viscoadaptive OVD with cohesive properties that maintain space in the anterior chamber and dispersive properties that provide protection of endothelial cells during the phaco process.

Yes

Yes

Viscoadaptive

4,000,000 daltons

Not specified

Not specified

0.60 mL

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  • Composition: 3% sodium hyaluronate, latex free
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F)

The Healon Duet Dual Pack combines Healon EndoCoat and Healon in one package.

Not specified

Not specified

Dispersive, Cohesive

Healon OVD, 4,000,000 daltons; Healon EndoCoat OVD, 800,000 daltons

Not specified

Not specified

Healon OVD: 0.55 mL; Healon EndoCoat OVD: 0.85 mL

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  • Composition: 1% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F); protect from freezing and light; OVD should reach room temperature prior to use (approx 30 min)

Healon OVD offers a high viscosity for space creation and endothelial cell protection while maintaining exceptional clarity.

Not specified

Not specified

Cohesive

4,000,000 daltons

Not specified

7.0 - 7.5

0.4 mL, 0.55 mL, 0.85 mL

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  • Composition: 1.2% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F); protect from freezing; OVD should reach room temperature prior to use (approx 25-40 min)

Amvisc is a general-purpose viscoelastic with a high viscosity that enables it to achieve excellent chamber maintenance during lens insertion and removal.

Not specified

Yes

Cohesive

1,000,000-2,900,000 daltons

320

6.8 - 7.6

0.8 mL

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  • Composition: 1.6% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Not specified

Amvisc Plus Viscoelastic is molecularly engineered with a versatile range of cohesion that provides lasting chamber retention plus efficient removal at the end of the case.

Not specified

Not specified

Cohesive, Dispersive

1,600,000 daltons

340

7.2

0.8 mL

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  • Composition: 2% HPMC
  • Storage: Not specified

Formulated from a 2% hydroxypropyl methylcellulose solution, OcuCoat Viscoelastic can be used for a variety of applications, including lens inserter lubrication. Excellent coating properties help protect endothelial cells and enhanced clarity enables an unobstructed view of the surgical field throughout capsulorhexis and phaco. A low molecular weight allows for rapid removal with minimal risk of elevated intraocular pressure.

Not specified

Not specified

Dispersive

80,000 daltons

285 ± 32

7.2 ± 0.4

1.0 mL, 2.0 mL

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  • Composition: 1.2% sodium hyaluronate, latex free
  • Storage: Not specified

NuVisc is a high viscosity, cohesive OVD that is manufactured using medium molecular weight sodium hyaluronate. It has been designed to allow the creation and maintenance of a deep anterior chamber while also providing good protection to ocular tissues during phaco.

Not specified

Not specified

Cohesive

1,000,000-2,900,000 daltons

288-352

6.8 - 7.6

0.8 mL, 0.94 mL

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  • Composition: 1.55% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Not specified

PhysioVisc Integral is a viscoelastic substance made from highly purified sodium hyaluronate produced by bio-fermentation. Its formulation has been developed to provide rheological behavior that is intended to offer good expansion of the AC, allow good control over capsulorhexis, preserve corneal transparency throughout surgery, and facilitate aspiration of the product at the end of surgery.

Not specified

Yes

Not specified

2,600,000 daltons

330 ±30 mOsm/kg H2O

7.2 ± 0.2

1 mL

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  • Composition: 1.0% or 1.5% sodium hyaluronate and 1.0% lidocaine hydrochloride
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F)

Known as the pain relief OVD, the Visthesia OVD is the first OVD that offers an ancillary anesthetic and an ophthalmic viscoelastic combined; providing more comfort for your patient, especially during prolonged procedures.

No

Not specified

Cohesive

2,900,000 daltons

280-330

7.0-7.6

0.8 mL

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  • Composition: Z-Hyalcoat: 1.5% sodium hyaluronate; Z-Hyalin plus: 3.0% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F)

The Combivisc is a combination of a dispersive and cohesive OVD in two separate syringes to match the requirements at each stage of the cataract surgery. The dispersive and cohesive components are Z-Hyalcoat and Z-Hyalin plus respectively.

No

Not specified

Cohesive, Dispersive

Z-Hyalcoat: 2,900,000 daltons; Z-Hyalin plus: 1,000,000 daltons

300-360

Z-Hyalcoat: 7.2-7.6; Z-Hyalin plus: 7.0-7.6

Z-Hyalcoat: 1.0 mL; Z-Hyalin plus: 0.85 mL

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  • Composition: 3.0% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-30°C (36-86°F)

Z-Hyalcoat is a medium viscosity dispersive OVD.

No

Not specified

Dispersive

1,000,000 daltons

300-360

7.0-7.6

0.85 mL

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  • Composition: 1.0% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F)

Z-Hyalin is a high viscosity cohesive OVD.

No

Not specified

Cohesive

2,900,000 daltons

300-350

7.2-7.6

1.0 mL

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  • Composition: 1.5% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F)

Z-Hyalin plus is a versatile high viscosity cohesive OVD.

No

Not specified

Cohesive

2,900,000 daltons

300-360

7.2-7.6

1.0 mL

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  • Composition: Dispersive: 2.2% sodium hyaluronate; Cohesive: 1.0% sodium hyaluronate
  • Storage: Store in refrigerator between 2-8°C (36-46°F)
  • pH: Dispersive: 7.0-7.6 mL; Cohesive: 7.2-7.6 mL
  • Osmolality: Dispersive: 300-360; Cohesive: 300-350

Twinvisc combines two viscoelastic solutions in a single syringe, one dispersive and one cohesive, with complementary and synergistic properties, separated by a bypass stopper system.

No

Not specified

Dispersive, Cohesive

Dispersive: 1,000,000 daltons; Cohesive: 2,000,000 daltons

300-360

7.0-7.6 mL

0.7 mL