A punctum plug, or punctal plug, is an implant that is inserted in the tear duct, or puncta, of the eye. It is intended to block the tear duct and is a treatment for dry eye. There are different forms of punctal plugs; some are temporary while others are more permanent. Often a temporary form of plug like collagen is inserted into the duct at first to see how the patient’s eyes respond before a more permanent solution is performed.
More permanent punctum plugs made from silicone and thermally reactive material. Some of these are inserted into the puncta as a liquid, while others start off as rigid and solid and become soft and pliable once implanted. This procedure has a very small risk to the patient and is not permanent. Most plugs last about 6 months before they are extruded from the eye.
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| Company | FCI Ophthalmics Inc. | FCI Ophthalmics Inc. | FCI Ophthalmics Inc. | FCI Ophthalmics Inc. | FCI Ophthalmics Inc. |
| Item | "Ready-Set" Punctum Plugs (Slim) | ProLong™ Absorbable Long Term Plug | Temporary Collagen Plugs | Temporary Collagen Plugs | Temporary Collagen Plugs |
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| Description | Ultra-thin collarette conforms to natural anatomy of the eyelid for maximum patient comfort. Pre-loaded on disposable inserter/dilator instrument for ease of insertion. Easily removal with forceps. The Slim Mini and Slim Petite plugs offer a slightly | Lasts up to 3 months
Absorbable copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate
Designed to provide relief from short term dry eye conditions.
Appropriate for surgery-related dry eye symptoms | Diagnose dry eye, assess the effectiveness of permanent punctal occlusion, collagen - dissolvable in 3-5 days, all are 2 mm long. Sterile | Diagnose dry eye, assess the effectiveness of permanent punctal occlusion, collagen - dissolvable in 3-5 days, all are 2 mm long. Sterile | Diagnose dry eye, assess the effectiveness of permanent punctal occlusion, collagen - dissolvable in 3-5 days, all are 2 mm long. Sterile |
| Approval | US FDA | Inquire | USA and Worldwide | USA and Worldwide | USA and Worldwide |
| Product Number | Inquire | TP-3000
TP-4000
TP-5000
TP-3450 | CP-0004 | CP-0002 | CP-0234 |
| Pack | 2 sets per box | 2 plugs per pouch/10 pouches per box
Variety Pack (0.3mm/3 pouches, 0.4mm/5 pouches, 0.5mm/2 pouches) | 6 plugs per packet/12 packets per box | 6 plugs per packet/12 packets per box | 6 plugs per packet/4 packets of each size per box |
| Size (mm) | Mini and Petite | 0.3mm
0.4mm
0.5mm | 0.4 mm | 0.2 mm | Inquire |
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