Technology — Tutelix

A closer look
at Tutelix
technology.

Prostate spacing technology developed around hydrogel behaviour, clinical placement and the realities of the treatment environment.

From liquid to a stable spacer.

The thermo-responsive polymer is delivered in a fluid state and forms a stable, cohesive hydrogel spacer once injected.

That change creates temporary separation between the prostate and anterior rectal wall.

The material

Fluid state

Delivered in a fluid state for precise placement.

In transition

Responds to body temperature, forming a cohesive hydrogel spacer.

Stable spacer

Maintains its form as a temporary hydrogel spacer following placement.

Visualisation

Placement
you can see.

Continuous ultrasound guidance allows the clinician to maintain visualisation as the hydrogel is injected and the spacer is formed, with the hydrogel remaining visible during and after injection.

— Designed for ultrasound visibility

Two pathways to placement.

Placement can follow either direct injection or pre-implant hydrodissection. In both approaches, the aim is to establish space between the prostate and rectum during placement.

Placement Pathways

The hydrogel is placed directly into the intended space.
A small amount of saline is first used to establish the space before the hydrogel is placed.

The space
takes shape.

Placement creates a defined spacer between the prostate and rectum. It’s shape, symmetry and separation can then be assessed as part of the procedure.