What is a AMS 700?
The AMS 700 Penile Implant includes of a pair of cylinders implanted in the penis, a pump placed inside the scrotum and a reservoir of saline placed in the lower abdomen. Squeezing and releasing the pump moves fluid into the cylinders, creating an erection.
How do you inflate a 3 piece penile implant?
The penis is pulled-stretched out, up, down and side to side 2-3 times to unkink the tubing, which may allow the cylinders to be inflated. NEVER squeeze the deflation button while squeezing the inflation pump. NEVER squeeze the ends of the deflation block while squeezing the inflation pump at the same time.
How do you inflate and deflate a penile implant?
Place thumb on one bar and a finger on the opposite bar. Squeeze release bars with firm and steady pressure. Continuous pressure is necessary. To achieve a flaccid state more quickly, squeeze the penis gently with the other hand while squeezing the release bars.
What is the best penile implant device?
Most patients prefer to receive a 3-piece inflatable penile implant (AMS 700 or Coloplast Titan) since it is most naturally appearing and has the ability to become the most flaccid and most rigid. It is composed of a pump that is placed in the scrotum and a fluid reservoir hidden in your lower abdomen.
How long can a penile implant stay inflated?
In our clinical practice, we now recommend leaving the implant inflated 60%–80% in the immediate postoperative setting for approximately 6 weeks, and then teaching pump training with deflation at around 6 weeks.
Can the pump of a penile implant get stuck?
Conclusion: The inflate/deflate valve disc in the Coloplast Titan OTR pump can occasionally become stuck in the deflate position (7.8% of patients in our experience). Patients may be unable to inflate the device and return for evaluation.
What is the most popular penile implant?
Inflatable penile implants are the most popular and provide a natural feel. Men may choose either a two-piece or three-piece inflatable implant, with the three-piece implant creating the most natural-feeling erection. The three-piece inflatable implant also produces firmer erections for the pleasure of your partner.
How many times can a penile prosthesis be replaced?
Life Expectancy of Penile Implants While the life expectancy of an implant is as unique as the man himself, in general, penile implants last 10 to 15 years. Some men will require a replacement sooner while others can go close to 20 years before a prosthetic replacement is needed.
How often can you use a penile pump?
It can be used as frequently as your body responds to the treatment. Some men may be able to use one multiple times in one day, while others may need to use it less often.
Can a penile implant leak?
Inflatable Penile Implant Fluid Leak. A fluid leak is a major cause of the mechanical failure of penile implants. If a fluid leak occurs, replacement of the entire penile implant assembly is required unless there is a focal defect such as tubing leak at a particular point.
What is the largest penile implant available?
AMS 700 LGX Penile Implant
- Currently the ONLY penile implant on the market with cylinders designed to expand in girth and length of 10-25%⁴⁶
- Cylinders designed to answer the #1 concern men with ED have — loss of penile length⁸², ⁸³