Macroplastique® Urethral Bulking Agent
Minimally invasive procedure for stress urinary incontinence and vesicoureteral reflux
- Injectable soft-tissue bulking agent used to treat stress urinary incontinence in men and women. Also treats vesicoureteral reflux in children
- Stabilises and "bulks" the tissue, providing the surrounding muscles with increased capability to control the flow of urine
- Simple day-case procedure using local, general or spinal anesthesia
- Avoids the degree of complications and the post-procedure convalescence associated with other more invasive treatment
- Used by Healthcare Providers since 1991
Proven Performance
- More than 50 clinical studies
- Up to 80% response rate
- Durable results shown up to 7 years
More Macroplastique Clinical Data
Ideal for female stress urinary incontinence
- For female SUI due to urethral descent, Types I and IIB and pure Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency (ISD)
- Delivered via submucosal implantation at the mid urethra
- Perform the procedure endoscopically or with the unique Macroplastique Implantation System for predictable results
Ideal for male stress urinary incontinence
- For SUI in males following TURP or radical prostatectomy
- Endoscopic submucosal implantation at sites around the external urethral sphincter
Ideal for vesicoureteral reflux
- Alternative to long-term antibiotic therapy or invasive reimplantation procedures
- Does not preclude further surgery if necessary
- Effective across all grades of VUR severity
Ordering
During the procedure, Macroplastique implants are injected using a choice of endoscopic needle and the reusable administration device. The procedure for female stress incontinence may also be performed non-endoscopically using the Macroplastique Implantation System
| Catalog Number | Product/Contents |
|---|---|
| Stress urinary incontinence | |
| MPQ-2.5 | Macroplastique Implants (2.5 ml syringe) |
| MRN-420 | 3.8 Fr. Endoscopic Needle |
| MRN-518 | 5 Fr. Rigid Endoscopic Needle |
| AD-US | Reusable Administration Device |
| Female stress urinary incontinence (non-endoscopic approach) | |
| MIS-5.0 | Macroplastique Implantation Kit |
| AD | Reusable Administration Device |
| For vesicoureteral reflux | |
| MPQ- 1.5 | Macroplastique Implants (1.5 ml syringe) |
| MRN-020 | 4 Fr. Rigid Endoscopic Needle |
| MRN- 520 | 5 Fr. Flexible Endoscopic Needle |
| AD-US | Reusable Administration Device |
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