Inflatable penile prosthesis with satellite reservoir
US5048510A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1988 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable penile prosthesis comprises a tubular body for implantation in a patient's penis and a fluid reservoir for implantation in a patient's body outside the penis. The tubular body and reservoir are in fluid communication with each other. The tubular body comprises a tubular chamber which is inflatable from a flaccid to an erect state when filled substantially to capacity. Fluid flow to and from the chamber is by way of a manually actuatable valve system. The valve system moves between an open position allowing for change from the erect state to the flaccid state, and a closed position allowing for change from the flaccid state to the erect state.
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