Penile prosthesis devices and methods

Details Penile prosthesis devices and methods Penile prosthesis devices and methods

2004-10-01

2008-08-05

Lacyk, John P (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Sexual appliance

Male splint

C606S148000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07407482

ABSTRACT:
Penile implant devices and methods are disclosed. A penile implant device in accordance with the present invention includes an implantable penile prosthesis pre-connected to a needle by a suture. The needle and suture may also be at least partially enclosed in a sheath or the like. In accordance with the present invention, a penile prosthesis is connected to a needle by a suture during a pre-operative storage period of the penile implant device. For example, the penile prosthesis may be connected to the needle during manufacture of the penile implant device.

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