• Growing rates of eye diseases such as neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions (RVO) are driving demand for safer injections into the vitreous body (eye)^1,2.
• Today, many injections in sensitive areas are performed using hypodermic needles that are not specifically designed or validated for these applications³.

References

^{1. VEHSS Modeled Estimates for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) | Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System | CDC}

^{2. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Tables | National Eye Institute}

^{3. Annersten, M., & Willman, A. (2005). Performing Subcutaneous Injections: A Literature Review}

^{4. Langille, S. E. (2013). Particulate Matter in Injectable Drug Products. PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, 67(3), 186–200. PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, May 2013, 67(3), 186–200}

^{5. Perez, M., Maiguy-Foinard, A., Barthélémy, C., Décaudin, B., & Odou, P. (2016). Particulate Matter in Injectable Drugs: Evaluation of Risks to Patients. Pharmaceutical Technology in Hospital Pharmacy, 1(2), 91–103. Pharm. Technol. Hosp. Pharm. 2016; 1(2): 91–103}

^{6. Messick, S., Saggu, M., & Ríos Quiroz, A. (2019). Particles in Biopharmaceuticals: Causes, Characterization, and Strategy. In Biopharmaceutical Processing (Springer)}

Terumo Injection Filter Needle Product Disclaimers

• ^{INFINO™ is a trademark filed by Terumo Europe N.V. for medical devices to be developed with specific features, the first example of these products is currently marketed as "Terumo Injection Filter Needle"}
• ^{The Terumo Injection Filter Needle is a sterile medical device for single use intended to inject fluids. The indications for use are for general application – for treatment – injection of fluids into parts of the body below the surface of the skin and into the vitreous}
• ^{In case of injection of fluids into the vitreous, the Terumo Injection Filter Needle shall be used only in combination with (pre-)filled syringes validated for intravitreal use}
• ^{This information is intended for professionals in the pharmaceutical supply chain who are interested in primary packaging, injection components and medical devices from Terumo Pharmaceutical Solutions, for use in combination with their respective drug products (hereafter, pharmaceutical professionals). Please note that the product information contained on this data sheet is exclusively addressed to pharmaceutical professionals. This product information is not for the general public, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or for the care that patients receive from their healthcare professionals}
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