A NEW APPROACH TO LABOUR INDUCTION
Dilapan-S® is an osmotic hygroscopic dilator produced from a patented Aquacryl® hydrogel that guarantees consistency of action. It is a rigid gel rod that increases in volume by absorbing fluids from the cervical canal, so gradually dilating the cervix. After 2–6 hours, the 3mm rod will have expanded to 8.3 – 10 mm and the 4 mm rod up to the 10–12.5 mm. This allows the gradual dilation and softening of the cervix. Simultaneously, Dilapan-S® initiates endogenous prostaglandin release causing collagen degradation which softens the cervix.
Dilapan-S® is sterilized by irradiation. It is manufactured in an ISO 13485 Certified facility and is fully CE Certified under the Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC). Approved by FDA for sale in the United States.
Hygroscopic dilators (like Dilapan-S) significantly enhance cervical ripening and increase the Bishop Score enabling smoother labour induction, while also producing minimal uterine activity during the ripening process.
Key Benefits:
- Significant increase in cervical ripening and Bishop score
- High predictability due to material and mode of action
- Minimal risk of uterine hyperstimulation and impact on the fetal heart rate
- No pharmacological side effects
- Effective and safe even in women with caesarean section in medical history
- Accentuates the physiological processes of labour\
- Very high patient acceptability
Indications for use:
- Cervical ripening prior to the induction of labour
- Cervical dilation prior to instrumentation of the uterine cavity, e.g. Termination of pregnancy, ERPC, fetal demise
Contra-indications:
- Clinically evident genital infection
- Menstruation
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