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Mechanical failure of OmniPhase penile prosthesis
1Department of Urology, U.S. Naval Hospital, San Diego, California.
Urology
|June 1, 1988
Summary
Mechanical failure of the OmniPhase penile prosthesis occurred due to cable breakage in both cylinders six weeks post-implantation. The device could not be activated, but replacement with a similar prosthesis was successful.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Penile prostheses are implanted to treat erectile dysfunction.
- The OmniPhase prosthesis is a type of inflatable penile implant.
Observation:
- A case of mechanical failure in an OmniPhase penile prosthesis is reported.
- Cable breakage occurred in both cylinders six weeks after implantation.
- The patient experienced inability to activate the device.
Findings:
- X-ray imaging revealed bilateral cable fractures at the activator mechanism insertion point.
- This specific failure mode appears to be an isolated incident.
- The prosthesis was successfully replaced with an identical device.
Implications:
- This case highlights a potential mechanical vulnerability in the OmniPhase penile prosthesis design.
- Understanding such failures is crucial for improving the reliability of inflatable penile implants.
- Further monitoring and analysis may be warranted for long-term device performance.