Manufacturer: Medispec
• Safe and effective
• Anesthesia-free outpatient treatment
• Ideal for sexually active and high-risk patients
• Rectal probe or cooling system not required
• Rapid and precise controlled heating
• Simple operation and easy maintenance
• Fully computerized
• Complete monitoring and data management system
• Low Cost Consumables
TUMT – Description
TUMT = Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy
• Microwave energy is used as a source of heat dedicated to reduce prostatic mass and alleviate urinary obstruction symptoms
• Tissue necrosis resulting from application
of heat (high temperatures)
• Induction of apoptosis (low temperatures)
• Sympathetic nerve degeneration (disruption
of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors)
Target Population
• For sexually active man over 50
• Elderly Patients (Drastic quality of life improvement)
• When anesthesia is not an option
• When treatment postponement is not recommended and TURP
is not advisable
Thermaspec Highlights
• Fast treatment – Average treatment time 1 hour
• Efficient - Reduces urinary frequency, urgency and
intermittent flow
• Easy to employ and monitor (treatment can be
supervised by auxiliary personnel)
• Minimal ambulatory admittance required
• Low cost of consumables
• Fast withdrawal of Foley Catheter
The Thermaspec System consists of:
• Microwave energy source
• Computerized console
• Multi-use Applicator
Multi-Use Applicator
Innovative Microwave Applicator Assembly consists of:
• Multi-use Applicator
• 3-way Foley catheter
• 2 Thermocouples (installed in the applicator)
Catheter
- Catheter Size: 20Fr
- Three Channels: Applicator, Balloon and Urinate Bag
Technical Specifications
Power Requirements
230V/5A or 115V/10A±10%
50 or 60Hz
Dimensions (basic cabinet)
Height 105 cm
Width 60 cm
Length 80 cm
Weight 60 kg
The Microwave Unit:
Output Power 20W or 40W
Frequency 915Mhz
Output Impedance 50 ohms
Overload Protection 60 sec
Power Display
Directed & Reflected power, by software
Temperature Control:
Sensors 2 type “T” Thermocouples (TC) Range 25°C – 65°C
Selection Software Selector – 0.1°C resolution
Display Digital, by software – TC1 & TC2
Graphic, by software – TC1 & TC2
Treatment Time: Adjustable, by software – up to 90 minutes with elapsed time display.
Applicator Set
Catheter Type: Foley, Standard, 3-way
Extension Cable 2.5m
