Lifecore and Hyaluronan – Utilizing Nature to Improve Lives
Lifecore manufactures medical grade hyaluronan (also known as hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate) in a variety of molecular weights. Its broad range of medical applications include ophthalmology, orthopedics, veterinary medicine and drug delivery.
Natural Hyaluronan Is Found In Animals And Humans
Hyaluronan is a physiological substance that is widely distributed in the extracellular matrix of connective tissues in both animals and humans. It is found in high concentration in the aqueous humor of the eye, synovial fluid, skin, and umbilical cord.
Medical Applications Include:
- Ophthalmology (cataract surgery, 10L implantation, eye care (drops or solutions))
- Orthopedics (viscosupplementation, bone regeneration (demineralized bone matrix - DBM), tissue engineering)
- Aesthetics (dermal fillers, hydrators)
- Veterinary medicine
- Medical device coatings (guidewires, catheters, instruments)
- Adhesion prevention
- Wound care (external)
- Tissue/organ preservation
- Drug delivery
Lifecore Certifications
- ISO 13485:2003 Certified Quality System
- Certificate of Suitability (CEP) from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines (EDQM)
- Established US and OUS Active Substance Master Files and US Device Master Files
Forms of Hyaluronan
Lifecore’s Hyaluronan is available in sodium salt form and can be ordered in various molecular weights. It is also available as sterile sodium salt or as a sterile, filtered viscous solution in syringes. Learn more about ordering hyaluronan...
Finished Hyaluronan Products
Lifecore Biomedical manufactures Hyaluronan into several finished hyaluronan products for various medical applications. These applications include:
- Ophthalmic surgical procedures
- Orthopedic viscosupplementation
- Dermal hydration
Learn more about Lifecore Biomedical’s Hyaluronan-based products and their applications.
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