Radiation Oncology

Prostate Immobilizer

Immobilizer Prostate Stabilization Device

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men. Radiation therapy (RT), the use of X-rays and other forms of radiation to destroy malignant cells and tissue, is often used to treat it. According to recent studies (see Reference Articles), RT is improved with an inflatable intrarectal immobilization device.

We've Never Been Conformists, But We'll Make This One Exception

The MEDRAD Immobilizer conforms to the shape of the prostate and male anatomy By maximizing coverage and conforming to the natural shape of the male anatomy, the Immobilizer enables the immobilization and localization of the prostate for more accurate delivery of radiotherapy.

The Immobilizer is a disposable, one-time-use, non-powered inflatable positioning device intended to be used for temporary positioning of the rectal wall and adjacent structures in male human anatomies. The MEDRAD prostate stabilization device stabilizes the prostate during an X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT) exam or Radiation Therapy (RT) treatment.

Key Features and Benefits

Conforms to size and shape of prostate
Designed to immobilize prostate during targeted treatment
Enables consistent inflation volume
Builds confidence for planning and delivering radiation therapy¹

Specifications for Immobilizer Prostate Stabilization Device
Length	14.15 in. (35.5 cm)
Width	1.58 in. (4.01 cm)
Height	1.47 in. (3.73 cm)
Weight	2 oz. (56.7 g)

Ordering Information
Immobilizer Prostate Stabilization Device	Catalog# PROIMM

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Reference Articles

A Prospective Evaluation of Rectal Bleeding After Dose-Escalated Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy Using an Intrarectal Balloon for Prostate Gland Localization and Immobilization
D'Amico AV, Manola J, McMahon E, Loffredo M, Lopes L, Ching J, Albert M, Hurwitz M, Suh WW, Vivenzio TA, Beard C
Urology. 2006 Mar 31.

¹ Acute gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermatological toxicity during dose-escalated 3D-conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) using an intrarectal balloon for prostate gland localization and immobilization
Woel R, Beard C, Chen MH, Hurwitz M, Loffredo M, McMahon E, Ching J, Lopes L, D'Amico AV.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2005 Jun 1;62(2):392-6.

Impact on rectal dose from the use of a prostate immobilization and rectal localization device for patients receiving dose escalated 3D conformal radiation therapy
Sanghani MV, Ching J, Schultz D, Cormack R, Loffredo M, McMahon E, Beard C, D'Amico AV
Urologic Oncology. 2004 May-Jun;22(3):165-8.

A practical method to achieve prostate gland immobilization and target verification for daily treatment.
D'Amico AV, Manola J, Loffredo M, Lopes L, Nissen K, O'Farrell DA, Gordon L, Tempany CM, Cormack RA.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2001 Dec 1;51(5):1431-6