Home About Clinicians Patients Investors Careers Media Contact Clinicians > About SIR-Spheres microspheres > How are SIR-Spheres microspheres administered SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres are administered under local anaesthesia by a specially trained healthcare professional who makes a small incision, usually into the femoral artery near the groin (A) guides a microcatheter to the pre-specified site in the hepatic artery (as identified during the pre-treatment planning) (B) administers SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres through this catheter (C). The whole procedure may take around 60-90 minutes. After completion, it is recommended that patients have a scan to confirm the placement of the SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres. patients should be monitored for a few hours and most patients are discharged within 24 hours. DOORwaY-90 Study International Recommendations FLEXdose Delivery Programme About SIRT About SIR-Spheres microspheres Mode of Action How are SIR-Spheres microspheres administered Patient Selection Potential adverse events Radiation Safety Aspects Follow Up Peri-Procedural Medications - mCRC Clinical Studies + HCC Clinical Studies + Ongoing Clinical Studies Customer Support and Training Programs Events Frequently Asked Questions Who we are Sirtex Medical is a global healthcare business with offices in the U.S., Australia, Germany and Singapore, working to improve outcomes in people with cancer. Our current lead product is a targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer called SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres. What are SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres? SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres are a medical device used in Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) for treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and unresectable metastatic liver tumors from primary colorectal cancer in patients refractory to or intolerant of chemotherapy. To view the Technical Bulletin regarding our indication, click here. Contact or follow us Contact Us SIR-Spheres® is a registered trademark of Sirtex SIR-Spheres Pty Ltd. Terms of Use | Privacy Information 892-EUA-1117 This content is intended for healthcare professionals only By clicking "Yes" you are confirming that you are a healthcare professional. If you are not a healthcare professional, then please click "Go to Homepage" which will direct you to the Sirtex homepage. Yes Go to Homepage Effective May 7, 2021, SIR-Spheres will have the following indication for use: SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres are indicated for the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and unresectable metastatic liver tumors from primary colorectal cancer in patients refractory to or intolerant of chemotherapy. Click here to view our Technical Bulletin. Ok