THE iTind™ PROCEDURE

The iTind procedure is a 5-7 day treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate.

The iTind device is placed in the prostate and stays in place for about a week. During this time, the iTind device slowly expands to widen the opening through which urine flows. At the end of the treatment, the iTind device is completely removed. There is no permanent implant or heat treatments. No prostate tissue is removed and initial studies have shown there is no impact on sexual function.^1,2

The iTind procedure is a new alternative to prescription medication or invasive surgery. Ask your doctor about the iTind procedure if you do not want to take a pill every day, or if you have tried standard drug treatments and were unsatisfied with the level of symptomatic relief or the way they made you feel. The iTind procedure might also be the right choice for you if you are interested in preserving your sexual function and continence^1,2, are worried about having a permanent implant, or are concerned about undergoing a surgery that would involve a long recovery and downtime. 

Your doctor will insert the iTind device into the prostatic urethra in the hospital or clinic. Typically, patients return home within a few hours without a catheter.¹ After 5 to 7 days at home, you will return to your doctor’s office and the iTind device will be completely removed. There may some slight discomfort during the 5 to 7 days, but most patients feel rapid symptomatic relief and return to their normal activities shortly after removal of the iTind device.^1,2

Most patients experience only mild to moderate discomfort while the iTind device is in place, however patient experience is variable.^1,2

The most common side effects experienced are the feeling of pressure in the area of the perineum, an increased frequency and urgency to urinate, light blood in urine, and slight burning upon urination. However, any side effects experienced typically subside shortly after the iTind device is removed.^1,2

After insertion of the iTind device, you may be kept for a few hours for observation. Upon returning home you may resume most normal activities depending on your personal level of comfort and your doctor’s advice.

Most patients start to experience symptom relief shortly after the removal.^1,2 Symptoms typically continue to improve over the following 6 to 12 weeks.^1,2

In clinical studies there have been no indications of long-term adverse side effects.¹ Since the iTind device is completely removed at the end of the treatment week, there is no risk of implant migration, encrustation, or tissue overgrowth. Moreover, there are no obstacles in maintaining a regular prostate screening program, including physical exams or any type of imaging, such as MRI, if needed.⁴

The device positioning helps to ensure that no damage is caused to sperm ducts or sphincters, avoiding risks of sexual dysfunction. In clinical studies, sexual function was preserved among patients treated with the iTind procedure.^1,2

Durability has been demonstrated in clinical studies out to three years in terms of symptom improvement, urinary flow and quality of life in a significant number of patients.¹ The iTind procedure does not preclude retreatment or other BPH treatments, should they be needed or desired in the future.

Depending on your lifestyle and anatomy, the iTind procedure may not be the best treatment for you. Consult with your doctor to determine whether the iTind procedure is right for you.

You can read more about the clinical data here.

The iTind procedure is approved for use in the European Union, UK, Israel, Australia, Brazil, Canada and the USA.  Use the Physician Finder to locate a urologist performing the iTind procedure.