If venous or lymphatic stasis is present in the relevant limb, hylan G-F 20 should not be injected into the joint.
Hylan G-F 20 should not be used in infected or severely inflamed joints or in patients having skin diseases or infections in the area of the injection site.
Hylan G-F 20 should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity (allergy) to hyaluronan (sodium hyaluronate) preparations.