PHYSICIAN FINDER

Please note Teleflex provides this Physician Finder to support patients who want to learn more about the Barrigel™ rectal spacer procedure by helping to connect them to doctors who currently have demonstrated and maintain Barrigel™ spacer procedure clinical proficiency. Names and details are provided for your information only. Decisions regarding choice of doctor and treatment options are a patient’s responsibility, as is all communication and interaction with listed medical professionals.

To be listed on the Barrigel.com Physician Finder as a Barrigel™ Advocate (referring physician), a physician must: Complete "phase 1" of the Barrigel™ Product & Procedure Training program (online training modules) and refer a minimum of 4 patients to a Barrigel™ spacer provider.

To remain listed as a Barrigel™ Advocate, a physician must complete a minimum of 24 Barrigel™ rectal spacer referrals annually. To be added back to the Physician finder with Barrigel™ Advocate Icon, a physician must refer to at least 12 cases in the last 6 months.

Physicians performing the Barrigel ™ rectal spacer procedure must demonstrate Barrigel™ spacer procedure clinical proficiency which is developed and maintained by completing a comprehensive Barrigel™ Training Program, performing a minimum of 4 Barrigel™ spacer procedures, and maintaining a minimum of 24 Barrigel™ spacer procedures annually. To be added back to the Physician Finder, a physician must complete at least 12 cases in the last 6 months.

All doctors on the Physician Finder have completed the stated requirements for developing and maintaining Barrigel™ spacer procedure clinical proficiency. Teleflex has no vested interest in any specific doctors, nor does Teleflex provide any recommendation, assurance, or guarantee with respect to their service. Doctors listed on the Physician Finder pay no fee for inclusion. Some doctors listed may purchase products from, provide consulting services to, and/or be a party to a co-marketing agreement with Teleflex. You and your doctor must determine if treatment with the Barrigel™ rectal spacer procedure is right for you.

Doctors designated as Centers of Excellence (“COE”) have undergone rigorous training to establish their clinical proficiency in performing the Barrigel™ spacer procedure and are trusted leaders in rectal spacing. Requirements to achieve the COE designation are as follows: Complete advanced technique training. Gain/Maintain clinical proficiency by performing a predefined number of cases per year (varies based on initial certification or recertification). Participate in educational programs to gain/maintain knowledge on best practices. Offer education and educational materials for patients.

The information and content in the Physician Finder are provided solely by the physicians.

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