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About
ProArc’s ClearRing procedure offers immediate and lasting relief from BPH symptoms.
The biocompatible arc-shaped implant is inserted during a simple 3-minute minimally invasive treatment, performed under reduced anesthesia.
ClearRing implantation is a completely reversible procedure that reshapes the urethral passage and holds open a urethra pathway for comfortable voiding. The tissue-embedded implant preserves sexual function while avoiding any calcification risks associated with other urethral stents.
Market Need
BPH, or enlarged prostate, is a noncancerous growth of the cells within the prostate gland. A common condition, BPH affects about 50% of men over the age of 50 and 80% over the age of 80. Symptoms include a weak or slow urinary stream, a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, delay in starting urination, frequent urination, and urinary urgency.
Traditionally, BPH symptoms have been treated with medication or with invasive surgery such as prostatectomy. These treatment options have numerous shortcomings.
