Penile implant

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1978-09-25

1980-05-06

Trapp, Lawrence W.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

3 1, A61F 500

Patent

active

042012023

ABSTRACT:
A penile prosthesis which is adapted to be surgically implanted in man for the treatment of erectile impotence includes two separate penile implants each comprising an elongated, flexible rod having a short proximal portion of relatively stiff material which is adapted to be implanted into the root end of the corpus cavernosum to support the implant and a longer distal portion of softer material which is adapted to be implanted into the corpus cavernosum of the pendulus penis. A flexible, cylindrical sleeve is positioned axially about an intermediate section of the distal portion of the rod and is sealed at its ends to the rod in a fluid tight manner to form a chamber for pressurizing fluid. The implant also includes a pressure bulb for pressurizing fluid; tubing communicating between the chamber and the pressure bulb; and valve means for controlling the flow of fluid between the pressure bulb and the chamber. In a preferred embodiment, the entire implant is made of silicone elastomer and the pressure bulb is sized to be implanted into the scrotal sac.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3752150 (1973-08-01), Harris
patent: 3853122 (1974-12-01), Strauch et al.
patent: 3954102 (1976-05-01), Buuck
patent: 4009711 (1977-03-01), Uson
patent: 4066073 (1978-01-01), Finney et al.

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