What Teleflex (TFX)'s Barrigel Launch in Japan Means for Shareholders

Teleflex Incorporated recently announced that its Barrigel rectal spacer is now available for purchase in Japan, following regulatory approval, insurance coverage acceptance, and issuance of appropriate use criteria by Japanese academic societies. This commercial launch introduces Japan to the first and only sculptable non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid rectal spacer, opening a new therapeutic market for prostate radiation therapy. We'll now explore how entry into Japan’s prostate cancer...