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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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    PAE PRODUCTS

    Set up

    Custom Procedure Kits Built by Merit Medical

    Kits & Packs

    Rad Trac

    RadBoard® 2 Radial Arm Board

    Rad Rest

    Rad Rest®

    FLO 30 Hemostasis Valve

    FLO30™ Hemostasis Valve

    FLO50

    FLO50™ Hemostasis Valve

    Access – Radial

    Prelude Wave™ Hydrophilic Sheath

    Prelude Ideal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducers

    Angled photo of the Merit MAK Gold Mini Access Kit 4F

    Merit MAK™ Gold Mini Access Kits

    Access – Femoral

    Angled photo of the Merit MAK Gold Mini Access Kit 4F

    Merit MAK™ Gold Mini Access Kits

    Prelude PRO™ Sheath Introducers

    Prelude® Sheath Introducers

    Diagnostics – Radial

    InQwire® Diagnostic Guide Wires

    SplashWire Hydrophilic Steerable Guide Wire

    Performa® Angiographic Catheters

    Impress® Diagnostic Peripheral Catheters

    Performa® Transradial Angiographic Catheter

    Diagnostics – Femoral

    InQwire® Diagnostic Guide Wires

    SplashWire Hydrophilic Steerable Guide Wire

    Impress® Diagnostic Peripheral Catheters

    Performa® Diagnostic Peripheral Catheters

    Delivery

    TrueForm® Reshapable Guide wires

    Merit Maestro® Microcatheters

    Merit Pursue™ Microcatheters

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    SwiftNINJA® Steerable Microcatheter

    Embolotherapy

    Two Embosphere Microsphere syringes on an angle

    Embosphere® Microspheres

    Hemostasis – Radial

    PreludeSYNC EVO™ Radial Compression Device

    PreludeSYNC DISTAL™

    PreludeSYNC EZ™ Radial Compression Device

    StatSeal® Topical Hemostatic Sealant

    Hemostasis – Femoral

    SafeGuard® Pressure Assisted Device

    StatSeal® Topical Hemostatic Sealant

    EDUCATION & RESOURCES


    Physician Education & Resources

    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

    ThinkPAE Education Course

    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

    Patient Resources

    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