Bulkamid is a minimally invasive and long-lasting treatment option for bladder leaks caused by stress urinary incontinence (SUI).
What is Bulkamid?
Bulkamid is a homogenous hydrophilic gel consisting of 2.5% polyacrylamide and 97.5% water, which allows in-growth and proliferation of blood vessels originating from the periurethral tissue.
A Unique Bulking Agent for the Treatment of Female SUI
Unique Composition
Homogenous hydrogel consisting of 97.5% water and 2.5% cross-linked polyacrylamide.(1)
Precision Delivery System
Allows for reproducible placement of the Bulkamid cushions under direct vision.
Efficacious, Durable, Safe
92% of women report being cured or improved at 12 months(2), with durability demonstrated at seven years(3) and no serious adverse events.
- Dwyer et al., “Voice your choice”: A study of women’s choice of surgery for primary stress urinary incontinence, International Urogynecology Journal (2020), 31:769-777.
- Itkonen Freitas et al., Tension free vaginal tape vs polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for primary stress urinary incontinence: a randomised controlled trial., J Urol., 2020 Feb., Vol. 203, 372-378.
- Brosche T, et al., Seven year efficacy and safety outcomes of Bulkamid for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence, Journal of Neurology and Urodynamics, 2021;40:502-8.
How does Bulkamid work?
Stress urinary incontinence is the result of weakening of the closing mechanism. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia with endoscopic control using the Bulkamid® Urethral Bulking System. Three to four deposits of Bulkamid® gel are injected into the wall of the urethra.
This bulking effect prevents urine to pass and is directly dependent on the volume injected. As an integrated part of surrounding tissue the polyacrylamide hydrogel retains its bulking effect and visco-elasticity over time.
The patient is discharged after first normal voiding and the doctor will advise on any possible absence from work and resumption of everyday physical activities.
Bulkamid® gel
- Is not absorbed by the surrounding tissue
- Stays where it is injected
- Does not cause allergic reactions
- Does not cause tissue hardening
- Maintains elasticity and structure
- Does not leave any micro-particles in the tissue
Why is Bulkamid different from previous bulking agents?
- Bulkamid® is a non-degradable polyacrylamide hydrogel, consisting of 2.5% cross-linked polyacrylamide and 97.5% water
- Its bio compatibility allows total tissue integration
- Unlike the older particulate bulking agents, the clinical effect of Bulkamid® is due to the volume of gel injected, and not from a chronic inflammatory host response
- Bulkamid® is an effective treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
- Clinical trials in Europe and North America have confirmed Bulkamid®’s efficacy
- Its safety has been demonstrated with over 30,000 procedures to date
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