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Hexafluorohethane

C2F6 Hexafluoroethane is a medical device gas.  It is used in ophthalmic surgery for retinal detachment.

Therapeutic Indication: Hexafluoroethane in ophthalmic surgery is used in gaseous form for endotamponnade ophthalmic treatment in some retinal displacement.  Ocular endotamponnade, intraocular surgery of the retina by vitreous injection.
Product Availability: France, Spain

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide is a medical device gas. It is used in liquid form to create a source of cold in cryotherapy.

Therapeutic Indication: Nitrous oxide is used in liquid form to create a source of cold in cryotherapy.  The product is delivered as a liquid through extention tubes. It is used by specific devices in medical techniques involved in the cryotherapy with nitrous oxide. These devices provide the control of flow rates.
Product Availability: France, Portugal, Spain.

Octafluoropropane

C3F8 Perfluoropropane is a medical device gas.  It is used in ophthalmic surgery for retinal detachment.

Therapeutic Indication: Octofluoropropane in ophthalmic surgery is used in gaseous form for endotamponnade ophthalmic treatment in some retinal displacement.
Product Availability: France, Spain

Sulphur Hexafluoride

SF6 Sulphur Hexafluoride is a medical device gas. It is used in ophthalmic surgery for retinal detachment.

Therapeutic Indication: Sulphur Hexafluoride in ophthalmic surgery is used in gaseous form for endotamponnade ophthalmic treatment in some retinal displacement.
Product Availability: France, Spain