MALLEABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS

摘要

A malleable penile prosthesis adapted to be implanted in a corpus cavernosum of a penis comprising an elongated core (1) which is bendable about its longitudinal axis with the capability of holding the configuration to which it is bent and is substantially rigid when in the unbent straight configuration, a sleeve (4) of braided biocompatible material, having an inner surface and an outer surface, enveloping the core with the inner surface of the sleeve in contact with the core and t he sleeve and core being accommodated within an outer tube (8) of elastomeric material, which tube has a substantially rounded smooth outer surface and an inner surface having a profile formed of alternate grooves (14) and ribs (15) in a substantially helical arrangement. A method of forming a malleable prosthesis is also disclosed.