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Penile prosthesis

US4917110A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Filing dateSep 27, 1988
Grant dateApr 17, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/26
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable prosthesis for correcting erectile impotence includes at least one penile implant with a pressure chamber, an accumulator charged with fluid, tubing connecting the accumulator to the pressure chamber of the implant, a valve which is normally closed and a lever which can be moved to open the valve so that pressurizing fluid will flow from the accumulator into the pressure chamber.

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