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  • Defined as objects or solutions that do not have a chemical effect on the body; examples include contact lenses, syringes, lavages, x-ray machines
  • FDA does not approve veterinary devices
  • No premarket notification, premarket approval, or mandatory adverse event reporting required
  • FDA only oversees the misbranding and mislabeling of veterinary medical devices
  • Cannot be marketed as a drug or claim to work like one
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Brief Summary Indications: For the intramuscular treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. There are no known contraindications to the use of intramuscular Adequan® i.m. brand Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan in horses. Studies have not been conducted to establish safety in breeding horses. WARNING: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Each 5 mL contains 500 mg Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan. SEE PRODUCT PACKAGE INSERT FOR FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. Adequan® is a registered trademark of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ©LUITPOLD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Animal Health Division, Shirley, NY 11967. AHD 1530, Iss. 2/12 Chondroprotec® is a registered trademark of Neogen Corporation. Ichon® is a registered trademark of kinetic Technologies. PentAussie® is a registered trademark of Nature Vet pty. ltd. Polyglycan® is a registered trademark of ArthroDynamic Technologies, inc.