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 | Angiotech | Angiotech |
| Item | UltraPlug™ Extended Wear Synthetic Absorbable Punctal Plugs | UltraPlug™ Silicone Punctal Plugs |
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| Description | Inserted into the punctal opening to block tear drainage through the canaliculus, synthetic absorbable plugs provide extended temporary relief of dry eye symptoms:
- Indicated for use in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome and the dry eye components of
| Inserted into the punctal opening to block tear drainage through the canaliculus, silicone plugs provide long-term relief of dry eye symptoms, and enable the eye to retain more of its own natural tears:
- Low-profile cap design virtually eliminates
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| Approval | US FDA | US FDA |
| Product Number | EPLUG2, 3, 4, and ESPLUG2, 3, 4 | PPLUG4 0.4mm plug / inserter (2 / box)
PPLUG5 0.5mm plug / inserter (2 / box)
PPLUG6 0.6mm plug / inserter (2 / box)
PPLUG7 0.7mm plug / inserter (2 / box)
PPLUG8 0.8mm plug / inserter (2 / box)
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| Pack | 20/box | 2/box |
| Size (mm) | 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4 mm, in Standard Length (2.0mm) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 mm |
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