Optilume® BPH Catheter System for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Safe, Effective, and Long-Lasting Relief for BPH
The Optilume® BPH Catheter System offers a new, minimally invasive way to relieve symptoms of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). This treatment provides quick and lasting relief for men experiencing urinary problems due to BPH.
Mechanical Dilation: The system uses a special balloon to gently widen the narrowed part of the prostate.
Paclitaxel Delivery: A medication called paclitaxel is applied to keep the prostate from narrowing again during healing.
No cutting, heating, burning, lasering, steaming, or implants involved!
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Why Choose Optilume®?
Safe:
- Comparable safety to other minimally invasive BPH treatments.
- No negative effects on sexual function, as shown in long-term studies.
Effective:
- Provides the highest improvement in urine flow rates among similar treatments.
Durable:
- Long-lasting symptom relief.
- Proven results in studies lasting up to 5 years, with low rates of needing additional treatments.
Important Information
Who Can Use It:
- Men aged 50 and older with urinary symptoms due to BPH
Who Should Avoid It:
- Men allergic to paclitaxel.
- Those with active urinary infections, artificial urinary sphincters, or penile implants.
Safety Tips:
- Paclitaxel can affect sperm, so men should avoid sex or use condoms for 30 days after treatment to protect their partners.
- Possible side effects include fever, bleeding, pain, urinary infections, and more.
For detailed information, please refer to the product’s instructions for use.