Description
The D.O.R.C. Silicone oil is a purified silicone oil which allows for a maximum interfacial tension and minimizes interactions between tissues, cells and endo-tamponades media. The physical properties include a combination of specific gravity, refractive index and surface tension. The choice of viscosity
offers an optimum balance between easy injection and a stable temporary tamponade.
Specification:
Viscosity: 1000-1500 / 5000-5900 mPas.
Specific Gravity: 0,97 g/cm3 at 25°C.
Surface tension: 21 mN/m against air.
Interfacial tension: 40 mN/m against water.
Indications for use
D.O.R.C. SIL-1000/SIL-2000/SIL-5000 is indicated for use as a short or longer term tamponade of the retina. In particular, the primary indications for SIL-1000/SIL-2000/SIL-5000 are the surgical management of: • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR). • Retinal Detachment caused by Trauma. • Giant Tears. • Diabetic Traction Detachment. • Retinal detachment caused by Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. A secondary indication of SIL-1000, SIL-2000 and SIL-5000 is the surgical management of ROP related traction detachments.
