Nasal spray anesthetic now available for preorder

St. Renatus has announced that the company's nasal anesthetic for dentistry, Kovanaze, is now available for preorder.

Kovanaze enables dental anesthesia to be administered through a nasal spray without using a needle, according to the company. The product is indicated for regional anesthesia when performing a restorative procedure on teeth #4 through #13 and teeth #A through #J in adults and children weighing more than 40 kg.

The product was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June 2016.