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Celebrating 50 years of AUS, 250,000 devices sold and AMS 800™ — The Gold Standard 1-4

Together, with our physician partners like you, we've improved the lives of patients for 50 years, and with over 1,500 publications* we have a proven track record as the standard of care for male SUI treatment.1-4
Initially developed in 1972, we are proud of the history of innovation of our artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) products. Throughout the years, we’ve enhanced our technology to optimize the results for men with SUI and their treating physicians with the AMS 800 AUS becoming today’s gold standard for continence care.1-3
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*PubMed search performed June 2022 on “Artificial Urinary Sphincter” from 1972 to present, inclusive of articles, abstracts, case studies, etc.
   

Featured Products

 

AMS 800™ Artificial Urinary Sphincter

Considered the gold standard treatment for male SUI,1-3 the AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) is designed for all levels of SUI following prostate procedures.2,3,5
 
Established Outcomes
 
• More than 50 years of clinical use, with over 250,000 systems sold worldwide4*
• Dry or improved rates were computed as 79%, ranging from 61% to 100%6
• Overall device survival was 72% at 5 years, 56% at 10 years, 41% at 15 years, and 33% at 20 years7
 
*50 years and 250,000 sold is inclusive of all AUS devices since 1972
 
How it Works
 
The AMS 800™ AUS simulates normal sphincter function by opening and closing the urethra, under patient control. When the cuff is closed, urine stays in the bladder.4
ams 800 diagram.

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AdVance™ XP Male Sling System

The AdVance XP Male Sling is the worldwide market sling leader4 and is designed for enhanced ease of use with demonstrated successful clinical outcomes.4,8,9
 
Established Outcomes
 
• 10+ years of clinical use and 30,000+ devices sold4
• Demonstrated cured and improved rates ranging from 63.1% to 83% at 5 years in patients with mild to moderate incontinence9,10
 
How it Works
 
The AdVance XP Male Sling is placed flat along the corpus spongiosum. The sling is then tensioned, thereby repositioning the bulbous urethra and resulting in an increased functional urethral length and a backdrop of support to the distal membranous (sphincteric) urethra during stress events.

AdVance XP Sling diagram.

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Clinical Articles

 

In April 2016, Neurourology and Urodynamics published Artificial Urinary Sphincter: Report of the 2015 Consensus Conference.

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In September 2016, The Journal of Urology published Long-Term Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes among Primary and Secondary Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantations in Men with Stress Urinary Incontinence.

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In April 2013, European Urology published The Artificial Urinary Sphincter After a Quarter of a Century: A Critical, Systematic Review of its Use in Male Non-Neurogenic Incontinence.

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In September 2007, European Urology published Transobturator Sling Suspension for Male Urinary Incontinence Including Post-radical Prostatectomy.

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In May 2014, Urology published Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Between “Ideal” and “Nonideal” Transobturator Male Sling Patients for Treatment of Postprostatectomy Incontinence.

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In January 2021, Urologia Internationalis published Five-Year Results of a Prospective Multicenter Trial: AdVance XP for Postprostatectomy-Incontinence in Patients with Favorable Prognostic Factors.

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Videos for Physicians 

 
For more videos on Male Stress Urinary Incontinence visit our YouTube Channel.
   
   

Resources for Physicians

SUI Patient Activation Brochure

SUI Patient Activation Brochure

AMS 800™ Product Overview

AMS 800™ Product Overview

AdVance™ XP Product Overview

AdVance™ XP Product Overview

Boston Scientific Summary of  the Five-Year Results of a Prospective Multicenter Trial

Boston Scientific Summary of the Five-Year Results of a Prospective Multicenter Trial

   

Resources for Patients

Fix Your Incontinence – Patient Education Brochure

Fix Your Incontinence – Patient Education Brochure

Treatment Options for SUI – Patient Education Brochure

Treatment Options for SUI – Patient Education Brochure

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The Effects After Prostate Cancer – Video Testimonial

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The Right Treatment Makes a Big Difference – Video Testimonial

   

EDUCARE

For more educational resources, visit EDUCARE, an interactive online resource center which offers healthcare professionals a personalized experience. Access a wide range of content on demand ranging from procedural videos to hands-on training sessions — in one convenient location.

   
   
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If you have used this product, we encourage you to share your story on the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

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AMS 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

Trusted by urologists for over half a million ED patients.4

References
1. Biardeau X, Aharony S; AUS Consensus Group, et al. Artificial Urinary Sphincter: Report of the 2015 Consensus Conference. Neurourol Urodyn. 2016 Apr;35 Suppl 2:S8-24.
2. Montague DK. Artificial urinary sphincter: long-term results and patient satisfaction. Adv Urol. 2012;2012:835290.
3. James MH, McCammon KA. Artificial urinary sphincter for post-prostatectomy incontinence: a review. Int J Urol. 2014 Jun;21(6):536-43.
4. Data on file with Boston Scientific.
5. AMS 800™ Urinary Control System Instructions for Use. American Medical Systems, Inc. 2017.
6. Van der Aa F, Drake MJ, Kasyan GR et.al. The artificial urinary sphincter after a quarter of a century: a critical systematic review of its use in male non-neurogenic incontinence. Eur Urol. 2013 Apr;63(4):681-9.
7. Boswell TC, Elliott DS, Rangel LJ, et.al. Long-term device survival and quality of life outcomes following artificial urinary sphincter placement. Transl Androl Urol. 2020;9(1):56-61.
8. Cornu JN, Batista Da Costa J, Henry N, et al. Comparative study of AdVance and AdVance XP male slings in a tertiary reference center. Eur Urol. 2014 Feb;65(2):502-4.
9. Mumm JN, Klehr B, Rodler S, et al. Five-year results of a prospective multicenter trial: AdVance XP for postprostatectomy-incontinence in patients with favorable prognostic factors. Urol Int. 2021 Jan 29;1-7.
10. Rizvi IG, Ravindra P, Pipe M, et al. The AdVance™ male sling: does it stand the test of time? Scand J Urol. 2021 Feb 1:1-6.

 
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