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Summary
- The company cannot recommend any practices, procedures or usage that deviate from the approved labeling.
- SIMPONI ARIA solution for intravenous (IV) infusion should be diluted by a healthcare professional using aseptic technique by the procedure outlined in the SIMPONI ARIA full Prescribing Information.1
- Use only an infusion set with an in-line, sterile, nonpyrogenic, low protein-binding filter (pore size 0.22 micrometer or less).1
ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Prescribing Information does not require the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free administration equipment for SIMPONI ARIA infusion. However, an infusion set with an in-line, sterile, nonpyrogenic, low protein-binding filter (pore size of 0.22 micrometer or less) is required for SIMPONI ARIA infusion.1
As always, confirm that the specific administration equipment you are using for SIMPONI ARIA meets the requirements per the SIMPONI ARIA full Prescribing Information.