Designed for Patient Comfort
The Alatus Vaginal Balloon System was developed with the patient’s comfort in mind and to assist the physician to move healthy tissue away from the radiation treatment field. Prior to the Alatus Vaginal Balloon System, the clinician would push gauze into the vagina to move the bladder and bowel away from the radiation treatment field. Inserting gauze into the vagina can be uncomfortable before treatment and unpleasant at the end of treatment as it tends to dry out before removing1.
The Alatus Vaginal Balloon System is a balloon-based vaginal packing system used in conjunction with a tandem-and-ovoids applicator for delivery of HDR brachytherapy offering several benefits over traditional gauze packing.
Studies have shown, relative to traditional gauze packing, the Alatus Vaginal Balloon System offers a more comfortable procedure for the patient, reduces the need for post-procedural pain medication and moves healthy tissue away from the radiation field1.