Raypilot Hypocath is inteded for real time localization of a target during radiation therapy for men with prostate cancer. It is a Foley catheter with a transmitter inserted in one of the lumens. The catheter ensures urine drainage through the duration of the radiation therapy.
A flexible tube with an electrically-powered localization marker [e.g., electromagnetic (EM) transmitter] at its distal end intended to be introduced into the prostatic urethra, to create an identifying mark, for the alignment and monitoring of a patient's tumour/lesion position relative to the isocenter of a radiation therapy system during a therapeutic procedure. It may allow urinary drainage or incorporate a balloon for stabilization. This is a single-use device.
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