Patient Selection

TherMatrx Thermo Therapy

TherMatrx Thermo Therapy is appropriate for men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). TherMatrx is ideal for patients who are interested in a non-surgical treatment and are concerned about treatment safety, sexual side effects, and cost of medications. ¹ Additionally, TherMatrx does not prohibit concomitant use with erectile dysfunction medication.

TherMatrx is Best For Patients With:

• Normal bladder function
• Normal prostate anatomy
• True BPH:
  • Rule out overactive bladder, cancer, prostatitis
• Prostates between 30 and 100 grams ¹
• PVR greater than 125 ml
• American Urology Association (AUA) Symptom score greater than 12
• Minimum bladder neck to verumontanum length of 3 cm
• Patients who perform well on medical therapy, but want better symptom relief or want to stop taking medications
• Patients in early stages of BPH

Patients with these criteria have the best opportunity for:

• Fast symptom relief ¹
• Long-lasting symptom relief ^{1, 3}

Note: It is important to use the correct catheter size for the best outcomes.

Contraindications

• Patients with peripheral arterial disease with intermittent claudication or Leriches syndrome (i.e., claudication of the buttocks and perineum).
• Patients with severe urethral strictures, preventing easy catheterization.
• Patients with implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, or any other active implant.
• Patients with a penile or urinary sphincter implant.
• Patients with a metallic implant in the prostatic treatment area, pelvis, or hip.
• Patients with a minimum prostatic urethra length < 25 mm and a total prostate volume < 30 or > 100 cc.
• Patients who have undergone prior radiation therapy to the pelvic region.

For a complete list of indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions, refer to the Instructions for Use for the TMX3000™ or contact your AMS representative. This content is written for professional medical audiences. Contact your AMS representative for lay publications. AMS periodically updates product literature. If you have any questions regarding the this information, please contact AMS.

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