I-STOP brochure

I-STOP brochure

I-STOP brochure

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: The document describes a non-deformable suburethral tape designed for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. Key features include resistance to traction, dimensional stability, atraumatic looped edges, no particle release, lightweight, and macropore knitting. The tape is made from Type 1 100% monofilament polypropylene.
Design Features: The tape is designed to resist deformation and is compatible with various surgical approaches, including retropubic, suprapubic, transobturator outside-in, and transobturator inside-out techniques.
Clinical Data: The document cites several studies and trials demonstrating the tape's effectiveness and safety. Notable findings include:
  • European Urology (2005): 604 cases with reduced retention, dysuria, and de novo urgency.
  • European Urology (2006): Prospective and randomized trial showing improved bladder symptoms.
  • Cleveland Clinic (2010): 192 cases with 0 erosion.
  • World Journal of Urology (2011): 4-year follow-up with 0 erosion.
  • Journal of Urology (2012): 5-year follow-up with 75% success rate.
  • International Urogynecology Journal (2013): 247 cases since 2007 with 0 erosion.
Manufacturer and Contact Information: The tape is manufactured by APIS Technologies, located in Aubonne, Switzerland. Contact details include a phone number and email address.
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Catalog excerpts

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SUBURETHRAL TAPE FOR THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE THE NON-DEFORMABLE* TAPE FOR INCONTINENCE

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DESIGN FEATURES * Resistance to traction (no «rope effect») * Dimensional stability - low elasticity * Atraumatic looped edges * No particle release * Light weight CLINICAL DATA CLINICAL DATA EuropEan urology * Much less retention, dysuria, de novo urgency * Macropore knitting * Type 1 100 % monofilament polypropylene * Needles for retropubic, suprapubic,t ransobturator outside-in, transobturator inside-out techniques * ProsPective and randoMized trial * saMe better results on bladder syMPtoMs ClEvEland CliniC Journal of urology * 5 years of follow uP 2012 SURGICAL APPROACH Retropubic Route Transobturator...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.