Memokath-028, 044 and 045 stents for urethral obstruction

Equality considerations

NICE is committed to promoting equality, eliminating unlawful discrimination and fostering good relations between people with particular protected characteristics and others. In producing guidance and advice, NICE aims to comply fully with all legal obligations to: promote race and disability equality and equality of opportunity between men and women, eliminate unlawful discrimination on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity (including women post-delivery), sexual orientation, and religion or belief (these are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).

The Memokath‑028 and Memokath‑044 stents are designed to be used in men only, and cannot be used for women. The devices can only be used in people who have a prostate and penis, respectively, so may be unsuitable for some people who identify as men.

Sex is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.