Surgery – Sexual appliance – Male splint
Patent
1994-08-08
1996-04-30
Sykes, Angela D.
Surgery
Sexual appliance
Male splint
A61F 226
Patent
active
055120334
ABSTRACT:
A malleable penile prosthesis adapted to be implanted in a corpus cavernosum of a penis comprising an elongated core which is bendable about its longitudinal axis with the capability of holding the configuration to which it is bent and is substantially rigid when in the unbent straight configuration, a sleeve of braided biocompatible material, having an inner surface and an outer surface, enveloping the core with the inner surface of the sleeve in contact with the core and the sleeve and core being accommodated within an outer tube of elastomeric material, which tube has a substantially rounded smooth outer surface and an inner surface having a profile formed of alternate grooves and ribs in a substantially helical arrangement. A method of forming a malleable prosthesis is also disclosed.
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Chace Mark S.
Kuyava Charles C.
Westrum, Jr. John W.
Akers Larry C.
American Medical Systems Inc.
Dryer Mark
Gilbert Samuel
Richardson Peter C.
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