Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about canine urinary incontinence and how Mictamid® works. Learn what to expect from treatment, how the procedure is performed, and when it may be appropriate for your dog.
Mictamid FAQs
Mictamid is comprised of 97.5% water and 2.5% cross-linked Polyacrylamide. It is a groundbreaking hydrogel for the treatment of Canine USMI. Mictamid is a safe, durable, and efficacious hydrogel designed to restore continence in dogs with USMI.
Older bulking agents suffer from inconsistent efficacy and a shorter duration of treatment, which often necessitates repeat procedures to regain continence. Mictamid is a safe, durable, and efficacious hydrogel designed to restore continence in dogs with USMI. Mictamid is not reabsorbed, does not migrate or flatten, and is designed to last for years. In humans, one study found that 80% of patients remained dry or improved 7 years after injection.
A Mictamid patient kit costs $1,500 and consists of 5 Mictamid syringes and 1 Mictamid needle. Each patient kit is single-use and designed to treat one canine. The Mictamid scope and sheath, which comprise the Mictamid delivery system, are reusable and sold separately.
NO! Mictamid is shelf stable and does not require refrigeration or reconstitution/mixing. Attach the Mictamid needle to the syringe and prime. It is now ready for use in the Mictamid delivery system.
Mictamid kits expire 3 years from the manufacturing date.
You can use PPA concomitantly after a Mictamid procedure. While the goal of Mictamid is to achieve continence with the injection alone, there could be a patient who may need a little extra help to achieve full continence. Those patients may benefit from adding a low-dose PPA to supplement the Mictamid injection.
Mictamid is generally safe and well-tolerated. The most common adverse events are UTI and hematuria. Retention is rare but manageable with catheterization.
Yes. Collagen is reabsorbed over time, while Mictamid is a permanent implant incorporated into tissue, providing years of efficacy.
No. Mictamid uses a proprietary delivery system with a 0° scope and deeper injection, creating a more durable cushion.
No. Standard scopes do not provide consistent results. Mictamid requires a specialized delivery system.
The second series in canines increases the likelihood of full continence with one procedure.
Mictamid must be used under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian experienced with cystoscopy procedures.
Veterinarians must complete training. Support, equipment, and initial case guidance are provided to ensure successful outcomes.