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Article: Data on prostheses described by researchers at Zagazig University.
- Article from:
- Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week
- Article date:
- October 18, 2009
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According to a study from Zagazig, Egypt, "Parylene coating was added to the silicone layers of the American Medical Systems (AMS) 700 controlled expansion (CX) penile prosthesis cylinders in January 2001. The coating was placed on non-tissue contacting silicone surfaces to increase lubricity, reduce friction, and silicone wear Aim."
"We compared mechanical reliability of the original and Parylene-enhanced AMS 700 CX in a large single surgical group series Methods. Seven hundred seventy-five consecutive patients receiving the AMS 700CX prosthesis (596 first time [virgin] and 179 revisions) were followed for 3 years. Four hundred fourteen received the non-coated ...
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