The main purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body through the excretion of urine. The system also handles other important functions such as the regulation of blood pressure and volume, controlling of electrolyte and metabolite levels and regulation of blood acidity.
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Pnn Medical A/S was established in 1987 to improve the quality of life for people suffering from urinary tract obstructions. Since launch more than 90.000 units of the second-generation urological stent Memokath™ have been inserted worldwide and continue to treat urinary tract obstructions every day.
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The below section displays instruction videos for all Memokath™ product groups. For more information about each group please visit the Memokath™ page.
The insertion of Memokath™ 028 Prostate is performed with flexible (SW) or rigid (TW) cystoscope or using a catheter. It is typically carried out on a day case basis under local anesthesia and normally takes 10-15 minutes. In most cases patients can empty their bladder immediately after Memokath™ 028 Prostate placement and return to daily routines.
The insertion of Memokath™ 044 Urethra is performed with a rigid cystoscope. It is typically carried out on a day case basis under local anesthesia but may need general or spinal anesthesia if VIU is necessary. The insertion normally takes app. 30 minutes. In most cases patients can empty their bladder immediately after Memokath™ 044 Urethra placement and return to daily routines.
The insertion of Memokath™ 045 Urethra is performed with a rigid cystoscope. It is typically carried out on a day case basis under local anesthesia but may need general or spinal anesthesia if VIU is necessary. The insertion normally takes app. 30 minutes. In most cases patients can empty their bladder immediately after Memokath™ 045 Urethra placement and return to daily routines.
TTW Version
Case video from Polyclinique Santé Atlantique in France – The insertion of Memokath™ 045TW.
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TW Version
The insertion of Memokath™ 045 Bladder Neck is performed with a rigid cystoscope. It is typically carried out on a day case basis under local anesthesia but may need general or spinal anesthesia if VIU is necessary. The insertion normally takes app. 30 minutes. In most cases patients can empty their bladder immediately after Memokath™ 045 Bladder Neck placement and return to daily routines.
Case video from Polyclinique Santé Atlantique in France – The insertion of Memokath™ 045TW.
The insertion of Memokath™ 051 Ureter is performed with a specialized insertion system. It is typically carried out under general anesthesia but can in selected cases be done under local anesthesia. The insertion normally takes app. 30 minutes. In most cases patients can pass urine immediately after Memokath™ 051 Ureter placement and can return to daily routines after 1-2 bed days.
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