1 UPP is a surgeon-training program that includes modular, didactic and hands-on device training and guided completion of 15 cases. For more information about UPP, contact your Teleflex representative.
2 Physicians who were trained prior to March 2017 received equivalent surgeon training to the requirements outlined above, including instructional didactic sessions, clinical video review and hands-on UroLift System use. The current and prior training programs focus on identifying appropriate patient candidates; preparation and operation of the UroLift System; and surgical technique.
3 In situations where elective procedures were impacted due to a national health crisis, the 15-month period for designation or re-designation may be addressed to provide accommodation. Therefore, the assessment period may not be consecutive months.
4 Excluding cases completed during UroLift Proficiency Pathway training.
5 Completion may include proctored cases in connection with a Teleflex Clinical and Medical Affairs-led peer-to-peer educational event.
6 Physicians that were removed from the Physician Locator prior to September 2018 need to meet the initial add requirements to be added back.