DILAPAN-S Cost & Time Effective Non-pharma IOL, UK

Available on NHSSC

Cost and time effective non-pharma IOL with high maternal satisfaction.

What is DILAPAN-S®?

How does it work?

DILAPAN-S ® is a synthetic osmotic cervical dilator made from patented Aquacryl® hydrogel which guarantees predictable action. DILAPAN-S is used for cervical preparation during induction of labour, TOP, and embryo transfers. For IOL, DILAPAN-S has been shown to have a 80-87% first round success rate and a vaginal delivery rate of 63-81% with excellent patient satisfaction1,2,3.

DILAPAN-S is a mechanical dilator which increases in volume by absorbing fluid from the cervical tissue. A single dilator can expand up to 15 mm over a 12–24 hour period. 4-5 dilators are inserted to safely and sufficiently dilate the cervix.

Biophysical

Osmotic dehydration of cervix >
softening and change in consistency of tissue

Designed specifically to ripen the cervix in three ways

Mechanical

Expanding dilators exert radial pressure against the wall of the cervical canal >

gradual dilatation of the cervix

Physiological

Continuous pressure stimulates the release of endogenous prostaglandins > effacement of the cervix

Key Benefits

Cost Effective

Time Saving

High Efficacy

Enhanced Safety

Superior Maternal Satisfaction

Healthcare Professionals Comments

"We’ve been using DILAPAN-S since 2018. I can’t remember ever having a hyperstimulation with DILAPAN-S that we needed to section – it is that safe. And for that reason we don’t need to monitor continuously, they don’t need multiple examinations, they request less pain relief, and they remain out of hospital as outpatients. It is by far one of the best tolerated methods for patients"

Dr Chineze Otigbah, Consultant Obstetrician

Literature and Resources

References

All studies referenced on this page are listed in the document linked here.

For more studies and resources, visit the resources page. Find this in main menu at the top of the page.

Case Studies Library

This interactive document showcases audit data from hospitals across the UK of over 1,800 patients on a wide range of topics and outcomes.

Here, you will find:
- Outcomes with DILAPAN-S, such as: 1st round success rates, syntocinon usage and more

- Hospitals using DILAPAN-S for patient choice, outpatient IOL, midwife-led IOL and more

- How DILAPAN-S compares to other induction methods

- How hospitals using DILAPAN-S overcame challenges, such as: poor initial outcomes, culture change, the insertion procedure and more

- Top-tips and advice from HCPs highly experienced with DILAPAN-S

Product Information

- Dilapan-S® is supplied in boxes of 25 dilators.
- Product code DS000-4X55 for IOL.
- Dilapan-S® dilators are supplied sterile and individually packaged.

The device is manufactured in an ISO 13485 Certified facility and is CE Certified under the Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC). Dilapan is also FDA approved.

Available to purchase directly via AGHealth or via NHSSC.