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 | Temporary Collagen Plugs | PVP Perforated Plugs | Snug Plug™ Punctal Plug | Temporary Collagen Plugs | Temporary Collagen Plugs |
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| Description | Diagnose dry eye, assess the effectiveness of permanent punctal occlusion, collagen - dissolvable in 3-5 days, all are 2 mm long. Sterile | These plugs are coated with a thin layer of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) that makes the surface slick as glass to enhance drainage and to prevent debris from collecting on its surface. For partial occlusion. For partial stenosis. Silicone with PVP | - For Punctal Occlusion
- Medical Grade Silicone
- One size fits all
- Individually sterile-packed, 2 preloaded plugs per box
| 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 | USA and Worldwide | US FDA | US FDA | USA and Worldwide | USA and Worldwide |
| Product Number | CP-0003 | S1-3522u | S2-4002u | CP-1234 | CP-0002 |
| Pack | 6 plugs per packet/12 packets per box | 2 preloaded plugs per box | 2 preloaded plugs per box | 6 plugs per packet/1 packet of each size per box | 6 plugs per packet/12 packets per box |
| Size (mm) | 0.3 mm | 0.7 mm (OD) | One size fits all | Inquire | 0.2 mm |
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