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PERSONAL

Enhance your prostate radiation treatment plan with the only rectal spacer that can be tailored to your anatomy.1-5

We call it personalized spacing.

If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer,

we know you have important decisions to make regarding your treatment plan. There are several treatment options available, including radiation therapy.

 

Many men select and receive radiation as a part of their prostate cancer treatment.6,8

But there are potential side effects. Radiation beams can negatively affect healthy tissue nearby, which can result in short­ and long-term side effects.

High-dose radiation without Barrigel

Due to its close proximity
to the prostate, the rectum is most at risk for radiation exposure.

WHY IT MATTERS

WHY IT MATTERS

Possible side effects of radiation exposure to the rectum include bowel problems such as:9

Rectal swelling

Pain

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Hemorrhoids

Diarrhea

PROTECT AGAINST
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

PROTECTION AGAINST POTENTIAL SIDE
EFFECTS

BarrigelTM Hyaluronic Acid Rectal Spacer

protects the rectum by moving it away from the high dose radiation field prior to radiation therapy. As a result, Barrigel™spacer has been proven to significantly reduce rectal side effects in a clinical trial.1

 

Radiation dose margin with Barrigel protecting rectum by creating space
Dr. Parthiv Mehta, Radiation Oncologist,† explains why he uses Barrigel rectal spacer.

PERSONALIZED PROTECTION
WITH BARRIGELTM SPACER1,10

PERSONALIZED PROTECTION
WITH BARRIGELTM SPACER1,10

Barrigel™ rectal spacer gives the physician control over the shape and placement of the implant.1-4 The result is an implant personalized to the unique contours of your anatomy.1-4

Watch the video to learn how Barrigel™ spacer works to protect healthy rectal tissue from unwanted high-dose radiation exposure.

CLINICALLY
PROVEN1

CLINICALLY
PROVEN1

Barrigel™ spacer is clinically proven to reduce rectal side effects.1

SAFETY AND
STABILITY1

SAFETY AND
STABILITY1

Barrigel™ spacer is the first and only hyaluronic acid rectal spacer. Made from a highly compatible, natural substance, the gel implant is designed to provide protection throughout the duration of your radiation therapy.

* Data from the Barrigel Pivotal Study analyzed using the same methodology as the Fischer-Valuck study.

References

  • 1.    Mariados NF, Orio PF Ill, Schiffman Z et al. Hyaluronic acid spacer for hypofractionated prostate radiation therapy: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2023: e1-e8.*
    2.    Svatos M, Chell E, Low DA et al. Med Phys (2024).*
    3.    Gejerman G, Goldstein MM, Chao M et al. Pract Radial Oncol (2023).**
    4.    Williams J, Mc Millan K, Chao Met al. J Med Imag Radial Sci (2022).
    5.    Data on file. As of 4/1/25.
    6.    American Cancer Society. Prostate Cancer. www.cancer.org: Accessed 7/8/25
    7.    Atun R, Jaffray DA, Barton MB et al, Lancet Oncol (2015).
    8.    Pienta KJ, Gorin MA, Rowe SP et al, J Urol (2021).
    9.    Oncolink. Possible Side Effects of Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer. Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania. Apr2025; https://www.oncolink.org/cancers/prostate/treatments/possible-side-effects-of-radiation-treatment-for-prostate-cancer
    10.    King MT, Svatos M, Orio PF III et al. Pract Radiat Oncol (2023).*
    *Study sponsored by Palette Life Sciences, now part of Teleflex
    **Drs. Geierman, Chao, Lederer, and Orio are paid consultants of Palette Life Sciences, now part of Teleflex.
    †Dr. Mehta is a paid consultant of Teleflex

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