Von Willebrand Factor Human

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A replacement agent composed of human plasma-derived von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentrate which is almost devoid of factor VIII (FVIII), that can be used to prevent and/or treat von Willebrand disease (VWD). Upon administration, VWF human provides blood clotting protein VWF and prevents and/or stops hemorrhage and/or bleeding.

**Synonyms:** - Plasma-derived Von Willebrand Factor - Plasma-derived Von Willebrand Factor Concentrate - VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR HUMAN - VWF - VWF Human - Von Willebrand Factor Complex (Human) - Wilfactin