The Renew® anal insert for passive faecal incontinence: a retrospective audit of our use of a novel device

Abstract

Aim: The Renew® anal insert is a recent treatment for patients who suffer from passive faecal incontinence (FI). Our aim was to assess the effectiveness of the insert and patients’ satisfaction with it. Method: A retrospective audit of patients who were treated with the Renew® anal insert was undertaken. The St Mark's Incontinence Score was used to evaluate clinical outcome. Renew® size, the number of inserts used per day and per week had also been recorded. Subjective assessment of symptoms, how beneficial Renew® was and how satisfied patients were with the device were all recorded. Major events and side effects were also noted. Results: Thirty patients received Renew® as a treatment for pa..