InVance®: The Minimally Invasive Cure
The
InVance Male Sling System is an innovative, safe and effective surgical
approach for mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence in men
following prostatectomy. It also is a solution for men who are not
candidates for an artificial urinary sphincter due to limited manual
dexterity, limited mental capacity or patient preference.
InVance
uses a mesh sling, anchored with small bone screws for secure fixation,
to provide compression of the urethra. With this minimally invasive
treatment, most patients are continent immediately following the
procedure and can resume normal, non-strenuous activities within a few
days.
InVance Components
- The Inserter—The InVance Male Sling Inserter is a
sterile, single-use, battery powered device so there's nothing to
autoclave. It drives screws at low speed with uniform torque and comes
with an 8cm shaft that locks into the Inserter. An optional shaft sleeve
is also included, which helps to prevent tissue from being wrapped
around the shaft during screw insertion.
- The Screws—Titanium bone screws with
pre-attached No. 1 polypropylene suture enable secure fixation. The
small, self-tapping screws bite quickly, providing strong fixation which
can contribute to lasting continence. To date there have been no
reported incidences of bone screw infection in InVance procedures.
Screws automatically disengage from the shaft upon full insertion.
- The Sling—InteMeshTM is a silicone-coated polyester mesh from AMS. Its knit structure helps to ensure high suture pullout forces.
Benefits
The InVance Male Sling System offers many benefits for you and your patients:
- Straight-forward procedure—Single perineal incision
for a minimally invasive surgery. Uncomplicated surgical technique with
high success rate and low complications.
- Requires Only Spinal Anesthesia—For you that means faster patient prep and less operating room time than with general anesthesia.
- Fast Results—Allows for immediate outcome assessment. No patient activation or manipulation required.
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