ARTHRUM HCS solution injectable (3x2ml)

Viscoelastic preparation (transparent, homogeneous) luer-lock syringes prefilled, 2 ml, presented in an individual sterility protector
Composition
p ml
Sodium hyaluronate (FB)
20 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate
20 mg
Sterilization mode: steam autoclave
Indications
All types of painful osteoarthritis synovial joints, particularly knee osteoarthritis.
Manual
Injecting Arthrum HCS in the affected joint, once a week for 3 weeks.
Check the integrity of the individual sterility protector and the expiry date.
Open the individual protector aseptically sterility.
Aseptically take the syringe and injection needle.
Unscrew the closure of the tip of the syringe with care.
Screwing the injection needle to the luer lock system without touching the tip of the syringe.
Complete intraarticular injection.
Single use. The syringe and needle should be discarded immediately after use in a waste box to specific single use.
Precautions
Do not use if individual protective product sterility is damaged.
Observe the rules of asepsis.
Do not inject other products simultaneously qu'Arthrum HCS.
Systematically suck any liquid synovial beforehand, to ensure that the intra-articular position.
The precautions for use are those required by the protocol used for intra articular injections in rheumatology. The specialist physician remains responsible for his own techniques and its indications.
It is recommended to inform patients, as with any intra-articular injection, to rest for 24 hours and avoid any sporting activity and or professional.
For professional use only.
Warnings
The syringe should be used once, the contents of the syringe should be used immediately after the individual protective safety is open. Destroy the syringe if the product has not been used and if the individual sterility protector has been opened.
Do not sterilize the product contained in the syringe by heat or by any other method. The risks are loss of physicochemical and microbiological contamination of the product, leading to a serious risk of infection and inflammation of the joint.
Do not inject by intravascular route.
Do not inject outside the joint cavity or in the synovium or capsule and / or in the presence of a major spill.
Has not been studied in pregnant women.
It has not been established qu'Arthrum HCS can regenerate cartilage.
Incompatibilities
Do not use quaternary ammonium (benzalkonium chloride) for skin disinfection when using Arthrum HCS.
Side effects
Arthrum HCS is well tolerated in humans. Sometimes for 48 hours, mild pain and / or moderate edema may occur. It is recommended to apply an ice pack for a few hours.
Against indications
All inflammatory conditions of the joint which should be considered before undertaking intra-articular injection treatment of Arthrum HCS.
Do not administer if the patient has a known hypersensitivity to sodium hyaluronate and chondroitin sulfate.
Arthrum HCS has not been tested in pregnant or breastfeeding, or in children aged under 18 years.
Preservation
Store between + 2 ° C to + 30 ° C.
Protect from light and freezing.
After opening, the viscoelastic device Arthrum HCS should be used immediately and discarded after use.