Focal Cryo

Limited disease no longer means limited options

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What is focal cryo?
  • Focal cryoablation is a prostate cancer treatment in which ablation is conformed to the known tumor location, thereby, sparing surrounding tissue.
  • As with any localized treatment extensive diagnostic biopsy and vigilant follow-up is essential.

Who can benefit from focal cryo?
  • Solitary Tumor
  • Limited Disease
  • Primary Or Salvage Patients

Focal cryo applications
These illustrations reflect sample variations of Cryoablation techniques and are not intended for Training or educational purposes Consult the Directions for Use (DFU) for more information.
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Focal freeze using 2.4mm cryoprobes

This illustration demonstrates two 2.4mm Direct AccessTM cryoprobes positioned near a targeted tumor and separated by<2.0cm. A focal freeze encapsulates the targeted tumor with lethal ice (<-40°C). An extra safety margin is created by extending the ice a minimum of 1cm beyond the tumor.
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Hemi freeze using 2.4mm cryoprobes

This illustration demonstrates the use of three 2.4mm Direct AccessTM cryoprobes positioned on one hemisphere (hemi) of the prostate separated by <2.0cm. A hemi freeze encapsulates the targeted side of the prostate with lethal ice (<-40°C). In this illustration the ice balls from the three cryoprobes are still forming and will eventually coalesce (typically at 10 minutes).
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Conformal freeze using 2.4mm cryoprobes

This illustration demonstrates the use of four 2.4mm Direct AccessTM cryoprobes. Three cryoprobes are positioned on one side of the prostate (anterior to posterior) and one or more cryoprobes are positioned on the lateral side. All the cryoprobes are separated by <2.0cm. A conformal freeze encapsulates the targeted portion of the prostate with lethal ice (<-40°C). In this illustration the ice balls from the four cryoprobes are still forming and will eventually coalesce (typically at 10 minutes).

The Right Probe The Right Outcomes

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The Cryo-40 is our largest prostate cryoprobe with a diameter of 3.4mm and a length of 23cm. The tip is blunt, requiring the use of our patented FasTrac® introducer and a free-hand (no-grid) approach. At 40mm in diameter and 64mm in length, the teardrop ice ball produces our largest prostate ablation field. Lethal ice (-40°C) is 19mm in diameter and 43mm in length.
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The Cryo-44 is a Direct AccessTM prostate cryoprobe with a diameter of 2.4mm and a length of 15cm. The tip is trocar shaped, allowing for fast and easy direct access without an introducer. The probe can be used with or without the CryoGridTM and works with our CryoGuide® software to aid probe placement. At 39mm in diameter and 57mm in length, the oval shaped ice ball closely mimics the Cryo-40 isotherm. The lethal ice field of -40°C is 19mm in diameter and 39mm in length.
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The Cryo-2.4S is a Direct AccessTM prostate cryoprobe with a diameter of 2.4mm and a length of 15cm. The tip is trocar shaped, allowing for fast and easy direct access into the prostate. The probe can be used with or without the CryoGridTM and works with our CryoGuide® software protocols. Probe dimensions are the same as the Cryo-44. The oval shaped ice ball measures 38mm in diameter and 46mm in length; and the lethal isotherm is 19mm in diameter but only 27mm in length, making the 2.4S our shortest of all prostate ice balls.
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The Cryocare CS® combines the latest technology and innovation to make today’s TCAP® procedure simple and fast. Exclusive features of the Cryocare CS include an on-board training module, Integrated Ultrasound designed specifically for the needs of cryosurgical procedures, CryoGuide® intraoperative treatment planning module and AutoFreeze treatment software that simplifies system operation.