PRACTICE TOOLKIT
A variety of resources designed to help you inform your community and patients about the availability of iovera° at your practice.
A variety of resources designed to help you inform your community and patients about the availability of iovera° at your practice.
IndicationThe iovera° system is used to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying freezing cold. It can also be used to produce lesions in peripheral nervous tissue by the application of cold to the selected site for the blocking of pain. It is also indicated for the relief of pain and symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the knee for up to 90 days. The iovera° system is not indicated for treatment of central nervous system tissue. The iovera° system's "1x90" Smart Tip configuration (indicating one needle which is 90mm long) can also facilitate target nerve location by conducting electrical nerve stimulation from a separate nerve simulator.
Important Safety Information
ContraindicationsThe iovera° system is contraindicated for use in patients with the following:
Potential ComplicationsAs with any surgical treatment that uses needle-based therapy and local anesthesia, there is a potential for site-specific reactions, including, but not limited to:
Proper use of the device as described in the User Guide can help reduce or prevent the following complications: