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    PAE OVERVIEW

    Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a promising non-surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Clinically shown to reduce BPH symptoms and improve quality of life, PAE has become a viable alternative to surgical procedures, with minimal risk of urinary incontinence or sexual dysfunction such as impotence and retrograde ejaculation. PAE also offers a shorter recovery time compared to surgical options and is performed via the femoral or radial artery.

    PAE PROCEDURES

    A non-surgical alternative with compelling clinical benefits.

    Using femoral or radial artery access, interventional radiologists navigate microcatheters to the prostatic arteries to deliver embolic agents that reduce blood flow and shrink the enlarged prostate. Merit Medical supports this procedure with a full suite of precision-engineered tools—including microcatheters, guidewires, embolic particles, and access kits—designed to streamline workflow, enhance navigation through complex pelvic vasculature, and ensure optimal embolization. Merit’s PAE solutions are tailored for outpatient or same-day settings that empower providers to deliver effective symptom relief while minimizing patient recovery time and preserving sexual and urinary function.

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    PRODUCTS

    Pulmonology Products

    SUPPORT

    From set-up and access to hemostasis and including the first and only embolotherapy product with FDA clearance to treat symptomatic BPH via PAE, Merit offers your tools a la carte, or in several convenient packs.

    Embosphere PRO™ Prostatic Artery Embolization Kit

    Prepare and protect your patients efficiently and safely.

    PRODUCT RADIAL FEMORAL

    Embosphere® Procedure Pack – combines the basic products for any embolization procedure into one convenient pack.

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    Medallion® Syringes

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    RadBoard®2 Radial Arm Board

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    Rad Rest®

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    Achieve quick and effective access.

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    PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer

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    Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer

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    PreludePRO™ Sheath Introducers

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    Reach challenging anatomy with accuracy.

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    Merit Laureate® Hydrophilic Guidewires

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    InQwire® Diagnostic Guidewires

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    Performa® TR Peripheral Catheters

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    Merit Maestro® Microcatheter

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    Impress® Diagnostic Peripheral Catheters

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    Tenor® Steerable Guidewires

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    True Form™ Reshapeable Guide Wire

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    SwiftNINJA® Steerable Microcatheter

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    Merit Pursue™ Microcatheter

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    Treat your patients with predictable outcomes.

    Read the press release announcing Merit Medical’s Embosphere® Microspheres Receive FDA 513(f)(2) (de novo) Classification for Prostatic Artery Embolization Indication.

    Embosphere PRO™ Prostatic Artery Embolization Kit box

    Achieve controlled hemostasis accurately, quickly, and comfortably.

    PRODUCT RADIAL FEMORAL

    Safeguard Radial™ Compression Device

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    PreludeSYNC™ Radial Compression Device

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    Safeguard® Pressure Assisted Device

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    Merit offers an extensive Physician Center to support you in your PAE procedures. Downloadable resources include:

    • Data & Studies
    • Patient Education
    • Referring Physician Materials
    • Reimbursement Support
    • Clinical Resources
    • CMS Look-up Tool

    Access the Physician Center

    Learn the minimally invasive technique of Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE). The ThinkPAE™ education course features numerous cases, didactic presentations including anatomy and patient identification, and hands-on training with simulators utilizing actual PAE cases.

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    Interventional Techniques for Prostatic Artery Embolization

    Ask4PAE aims to educate patients and their families about PAE as a treatment option for BPH. The program includes Ask4PAE.com, as well as patient brochures and other awareness tactics.

    Ask 4 PAE - Prostatic Artery Embolization

    For more information please refer to Instructions for Use. Consult product labels and inserts for any indications, contraindications, potential complications, warnings, precautions and directions for use.

    References

    1. McWilliams, J. P., Kuo, M. D., Rose, S.C., Bagla, S., Caplin, D. M., Cohen, E. I., Faintuch, S., Spies, J. B., Saad, W. E., Nikolic, B. (2014). Society of Interventional Radiology position statement: prostate artery embolization for treatment of benign disease of the prostate. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 25: 1349-1351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2014.05.005 http://www.scvir.org/clinical/cpg/SIR_Pos_Statmt_PAE_Benign_dis_Prostate.pdf
    2. Patel, N. D., & Parsons, J. K. (2014). Epidemiology and etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia and bladder outlet obstruction. Indian Journal of Urology, 30(2): 170-176. doi: 10.4103/0970-1591.126900
    3. Krista, A. R., Arnold, K. B., Schenk, J. M., Neuhouser, M. L., Weiss, N., Goodman, P., Antvelink, C. M., Penson, D. F., & Thompson, I. M. (2007). Race/ethnicity, obesity, health related behaviors and the risk of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: results from the prostate cancer prevention trial. The Journal of Urology, 177(4): 1395-1400