About BARRIGEL

Generation Next

BARRIGEL is an advanced prostate spacer made from hyaluronic acid – a substance naturally present in the human body. Highly compatible and fully absorbable by the body, it is a natural alternative to synthetic spacers. 

Personalised Fit

The unique sculptable nature of BARRIGEL remains soft during insertion allowing your physician to sculpt the spacer in place creating an optimal fit for your body.

Staying Power

BARRIGEL remains stable throughout the course of your treatment until it is safely and fully absorbed by your body.1

Procedural TRUS Imaging
Image provided by Dr. Michael Chao
Radiation Oncologist; Victoria, Australia

Visually-Guided Spacing

BARRIGEL is the only gel spacer that can be viewed clearly on transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) during the procedure.2 This added visibility during insertion provides your physician greater control and precision over the placement of the implant.

Procedural TRUS Imaging
Image provided by Dr. Michael Chao
Radiation Oncologist; Victoria, Australia

Safe, effective, and proven

  • Made from Non-Animal Stabilised Hyaluronic Acid (known as NASHA®)
  • NASHA has been used for over two decades in more than 40 million procedures in men, women, and children worldwide3
  • NASHA is designed for precision and lifting,4 making it an ideal material for spacing

REFERENCES: 1. Mok G, Benz E, Vallee JP, et al. Optimization of radiation therapy techniques for prostate cancer with prostate-rectum spacers: A systematic review. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2014;90(2):278-288. 2. Struik GM, Pignol JP, Kolkman-Deurloo IK, et al. Subcutaneous spacer injection to reduce skin toxicity in breast brachytherapy: a pilot study on mastectomy specimens. Brachytherapy. 2019;18(2):204-210. 3. Galderma. Restylane. Available at: https://www.galderma.com/uk/restylane. Accessed September 1, 2020. 4. Galderma. Restylane. Available at: https://hcp.galdermaaesthetics.com/Galderma%C2%B4s-diverse-and-innovative-range-of-fillers. Accessed September 1, 2020.

REFERENCE: 1. Mok G, Benz E, Vallee JP, et al. Optimization of radiation therapy techniques for prostate cancer with prostate-rectum spacers: A systematic review. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2014;90(2):278-288. 2. Struik GM, Pignol JP, Kolkman-Deurloo IK, et al. Subcutaneous spacer injection to reduce skin toxicity in breast brachytherapy: a pilot study on mastectomy specimens. Brachytherapy. 2019;18(2):204-210. 3. Galderma. Restylane. Available at: https://www.galderma.com/uk/restylane. Accessed September 1, 2020. 4. Galderma. Restylane. Available at: https://hcp.galdermaaesthetics.com/Galderma%C2%B4s-diverse-and-innovative-range-of-fillers. Accessed September 1, 2020.