Flow control device for an implantable prosthesis

Details Flow control device for an implantable prosthesis Flow control device for an implantable prosthesis

1986-02-24

1988-02-16

Mancene, Gene

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61F 226

Patent

active

047248300

ABSTRACT:
An elastomer diaphragm is mounted in a housing so as to be manually deflectable to open a valve mechanism and permit liquid flow in either direction through the housing between a pressurized reservoir and an implanted penile erection device. When pressure is removed, the diaphragm recovers to an original position and closes the valve mechanism with an inherent spring force. In a flaccid state, the valve mechanism also is retained closed by high liquid pressure on the reservoir side thereof. A push button on the diaphragm projects outward to make it easy to find under the skin of the user. The diaphragm is formed with integral seals, and is maintained in a compressed state to facilitate sealing of the liquid in the housing and to enhance the self-sealing capability of the diaphragm when penetrated by a needle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2348388 (1944-05-01), Jenkins
patent: 4449520 (1984-05-01), Palomar et al.
patent: 4559931 (1985-12-01), Fischell

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