Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluation of the 2005 AMS (American Medical System) IPP (Inflatable Penile Prosthesis) (NCT NCT00636506)

NCT ID: NCT00636506

Last Updated: 2019-07-22

Results Overview

Physicians were asked to observe patients manipulating the device and to answer the question: "Could the subject easily locate the inflation pump bulb?" The response options were: Yes, No, and Not Tested

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

76 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

4-8 weeks

Results posted on

2019-07-22

Participant Flow

76 subjects enrolled; 6 withdrew consent prior to the procedure, and 1 had the procedure aborted. 69 subjects were implanted with the study device; of these, 60 completed the study, 8 were lost to follow-up, and 1 had their device explanted.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction.
Overall Study
STARTED
76
Overall Study
COMPLETED
60
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
16

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
8
Overall Study
Explanted
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
6
Overall Study
Procedure aborted
1

Baseline Characteristics

Evaluation of the 2005 AMS (American Medical System) IPP (Inflatable Penile Prosthesis)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group
n=76 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
47 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
60.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
76 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
76 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 weeks

Population: All subjects who were implanted and attended the device activation visit at 4-8 weeks post-op

Physicians were asked to observe patients manipulating the device and to answer the question: "Could the subject easily locate the inflation pump bulb?" The response options were: Yes, No, and Not Tested

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Locating the Inflation Pump Bulb
63 Participants who easily located pumpbulb

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 weeks post-op

Population: Subjects who attended the 4-8 week activation visit

Physicians were asked, "Compared to current AMS 700 pumps, please rate the ease of the inflation relating to the downward orientation of the AMS IPP 2005 pump bulb". Response options were on a 5-point Likert scale - Much easier; Somewhat easier; Same; Somewhat harder; Much harder.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Pumping Device to Full Erection
Much Easier
28 Participants
Ease of Pumping Device to Full Erection
Somewhat Harder
16 Participants
Ease of Pumping Device to Full Erection
Harder
0 Participants
Ease of Pumping Device to Full Erection
Somewhat Easier
19 Participants
Ease of Pumping Device to Full Erection
Same
3 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 weeks, 3 months, 6 months

Population: Subjects who attended the 4-8 week activation visit.

Physicians were asked: "After inflation, did the erection appear suitable for sexual intercourse?" Response options were: Yes, No, Not Assessed

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=61 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
n=60 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Quality of Erection (Suitability for Intercourse)
66 participants who answered yes
60 participants who answered yes
59 participants who answered yes

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months, 6 months

Population: Subjects who attended the 3 month and/or 6 month follow-up visit

At the 3 and 6 month visit, subjects were asked to assess the force required to initiate inflation of the device. Response options were "Reasonable" and "Too Much"

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=61 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=58 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Subjective Force Required to Inflate Device
Reasonable
50 Participants
48 Participants
Subjective Force Required to Inflate Device
Too much
11 Participants
9 Participants
Subjective Force Required to Inflate Device
Missing
0 Participants
1 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months, 6 months

Population: All subjects who attended the follow-up visits

Subjects were asked if they were able to inflate the device using one hand. Response options were: Yes, No

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=61 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=58 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ability to Inflate Device Using One Hand
Yes
31 Participants
33 Participants
Ability to Inflate Device Using One Hand
No
30 Participants
23 Participants
Ability to Inflate Device Using One Hand
Missing
0 Participants
2 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 weeks follow-up

Population: All subjects who attended the 4-8 week activation visit

Physicians were asked: "Please rate the ease of training the subject to use the new AMS IPP 2005 pump in comparison to the AMS tactile pump." Response options were: Much easier, Somewhat easier, Same, Somewhat harder, Much harder

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the AMS Tactile Pump
Somewhat easier
11 Participants
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the AMS Tactile Pump
Same
5 Participants
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the AMS Tactile Pump
Much easier
36 Participants
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the AMS Tactile Pump
Somewhat harder
13 Participants
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the AMS Tactile Pump
Much harder
1 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 week activation visit

Population: All subjects who attended the 4-8 week activation visit

Physicians were asked: "Please rate the ease of training the subject to use the new AMS IPP 2005 pump in comparison to the standard AMS 700 pump." Response options were: Much easier, Somewhat easier, Same, Somewhat harder, Much harder

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the Standard AMS 700 Pump
Much easier
39 Participants
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the Standard AMS 700 Pump
Somewhat easier
18 Participants
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the Standard AMS 700 Pump
Same
4 Participants
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the Standard AMS 700 Pump
Somewhat harder
4 Participants
Ease of Training Patient to Inflate Device Compared to the Standard AMS 700 Pump
Much harder
1 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 week activation visit

Population: All subjects who attended the 4-8 activation visit

Physicians were asked: "How much time was required for the subject to inflate?" Response options were: 0-30 seconds, 30-60 seconds, 60-90 seconds, 90-120 seconds, 2-3 minutes, Over 3 minutes

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Time to Complete Inflation
30-60 seconds
23 Participants
Time to Complete Inflation
60-90 seconds
12 Participants
Time to Complete Inflation
90-120 seconds
4 Participants
Time to Complete Inflation
0-30 seconds
17 Participants
Time to Complete Inflation
2-3 minutes
2 Participants
Time to Complete Inflation
Over 3 minutes
8 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 week activation visit

Population: All subjects who attended the 4-8 week activation visit

Physicians were asked: "Could the deflation button be easily located?" Response options were: Yes, No, and Not Tested

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Locating the Deflation Block
Yes
65 Participants
Ease of Locating the Deflation Block
No
1 Participants
Ease of Locating the Deflation Block
Not tested
0 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months, 6 months

Population: All subjects who attended the follow-up visit

Subjects were asked: "The force required to initiate deflation was..." The response options were: "Too Much" and "Reasonable amount".

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=61 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=58 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Subjective Force Required to Initiate Deflation
No response
1 Participants
1 Participants
Subjective Force Required to Initiate Deflation
Reasonable
54 Participants
51 Participants
Subjective Force Required to Initiate Deflation
Too Much
6 Participants
6 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months, 6 months

Population: Physician assessment of all subjects who attended the 3 month and/or 6 month follow-up visit.

Physicians were asked to assess: "How long did you have to hold the deflation button for the deflation to set in motion?" The response options were: 1-2 seconds; 3-4 seconds; 5-6 seconds; 7-8 seconds; 9-10 seconds; More than 10 seconds, specify seconds.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=61 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=59 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ability to Deflate Cylinders by Pressing the Deflation Button for Only a Few Seconds
7-8 seconds
9.8 Percentage of Participants
1.7 Percentage of Participants
Ability to Deflate Cylinders by Pressing the Deflation Button for Only a Few Seconds
1-2 seconds
18.0 Percentage of Participants
16.9 Percentage of Participants
Ability to Deflate Cylinders by Pressing the Deflation Button for Only a Few Seconds
3-4 seconds
45.9 Percentage of Participants
61.0 Percentage of Participants
Ability to Deflate Cylinders by Pressing the Deflation Button for Only a Few Seconds
5-6 seconds
26.2 Percentage of Participants
20.3 Percentage of Participants
Ability to Deflate Cylinders by Pressing the Deflation Button for Only a Few Seconds
9-10 seconds
0 Percentage of Participants
0 Percentage of Participants
Ability to Deflate Cylinders by Pressing the Deflation Button for Only a Few Seconds
More than 10 seconds
0 Percentage of Participants
0 Percentage of Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months, 6 months

Population: Physician assessment of all subjects who attended the 3 month and/or 6 month follow-up visit.

Physicians were asked to assess: "How much time did it take for the device to deflate?" The response options were: 5-6 seconds; 7-8 seconds; 9-10 seconds; 10-15 seconds; 15-20 seconds; 20-25 seconds; 25-30 seconds; 35-40 seconds; 40-45 seconds; 45-50 seconds; More than 50 seconds, specify # of seconds

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=61 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=58 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Time to Complete Deflation
9-10 seconds
20.0 Percentage of participants
27.6 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
10-15 seconds
21.7 Percentage of participants
10.3 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
20-25 seconds
3.3 Percentage of participants
6.9 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
25-30 seconds
6.7 Percentage of participants
1.7 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
30-35 seconds
0.0 Percentage of participants
0.0 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
35-40 seconds
0.0 Percentage of participants
3.4 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
40-45 seconds
0.0 Percentage of participants
0.0 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
45-50 seconds
0.0 Percentage of participants
0.0 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
5-6 seconds
18.3 Percentage of participants
20.7 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
7-8 seconds
13.3 Percentage of participants
17.2 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
15-20 seconds
16.7 Percentage of participants
12.0 Percentage of participants
Time to Complete Deflation
More than 50 seconds
0.0 Percentage of participants
0.0 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months, 6 months

Population: All subjects who attended the 3 month and/or 6 month follow-up visit.

"Could the subject easily deflate the AMS IPP 2005 with one hand?" The response options were: Yes; No; and Not Tested.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=61 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=58 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ability to Deflate Device With One Hand
Yes
50.8 % who selected response option
56.9 % who selected response option
Ability to Deflate Device With One Hand
No
49.2 % who selected response option
39.7 % who selected response option
Ability to Deflate Device With One Hand
Missing
0.0 % who selected response option
3.4 % who selected response option

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 weeks

Population: All subjects who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit

Physicians were asked "How would you rate the flaccidity of the AMS IPP 2005 cylinders at full deflation?" Response options were: Excellent; Very good; Good; Fair; Poor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Level of Flaccidity Achieved
Fair
0.0 Percentage of participants
Level of Flaccidity Achieved
Excellent
53.0 Percentage of participants
Level of Flaccidity Achieved
Very Good
34.8 Percentage of participants
Level of Flaccidity Achieved
Good
12.1 Percentage of participants
Level of Flaccidity Achieved
Poor
0.0 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 weeks

Population: All subjects who attended the 4-8 follow-up visit.

Physicians were asked to assess: "Please rate the ease of training the subject to use the new AMS IPP 2005 pump in comparison to the AMS Tactile Pump." The response options were: Much easier; Somewhat easier; Same; Somewhat harder; Much harder

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Training Patient to Deflate Device
Much Easier
54.5 Percentage of participants
59.1 Percentage of participants
Ease of Training Patient to Deflate Device
Somewhat Easier
16.7 Percentage of participants
27.3 Percentage of participants
Ease of Training Patient to Deflate Device
Same
7.6 Percentage of participants
6.1 Percentage of participants
Ease of Training Patient to Deflate Device
Somewhat harder
19.7 Percentage of participants
6.1 Percentage of participants
Ease of Training Patient to Deflate Device
Much harder
1.5 Percentage of participants
1.5 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 Months, 6 Months

Population: All subjects who attended the 3 month and/or 6 month follow-up visit.

Subjects were asked to assess: "Satisfaction with softness of penis when prosthesis is flaccid." Response options were: Very satisfied; Moderately satisfied; Somewhat satisfied; Somewhat dissatisfied; Moderately dissatisfied; Very dissatisfied

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=61 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
n=58 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Patient Satisfaction With Deflation Mechanism
Very satisified
42.6 Percentage of participants
56.9 Percentage of participants
Patient Satisfaction With Deflation Mechanism
Moderately satisfied
24.6 Percentage of participants
20.7 Percentage of participants
Patient Satisfaction With Deflation Mechanism
Moderately dissatisfied
3.3 Percentage of participants
0.0 Percentage of participants
Patient Satisfaction With Deflation Mechanism
Very dissatisified
0.0 Percentage of participants
1.7 Percentage of participants
Patient Satisfaction With Deflation Mechanism
Somewhat satisified
16.4 Percentage of participants
17.2 Percentage of participants
Patient Satisfaction With Deflation Mechanism
Somewhat dissatisfied
13.1 Percentage of participants
3.4 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Time of implant (surgery)

Population: Physician assessment of each subject at time of implant

Physicians were asked: "As compared to other devices, did the angle of the input tubing make it easier to insert?" Response options were: Yes; No/No effect

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=69 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Dilation With the Reduced Angle of the Input Tubing
Yes
56.5 Percentage of participants
Ease of Dilation With the Reduced Angle of the Input Tubing
No/No Effect
43.5 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Population: Physician assessment of each subject at time of implant

Physicians were asked: "How would you rate the overall ease of proximal insertion of the AMS IPP 2005 cylinders?" Response options were: Very easy; Moderately easy; Neither easy nor difficult; Moderately difficult; Very difficult

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=69 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Cylinder Placement With the Enhanced Profile of the Proximal Tip
Very easy
56.5 Percentage of participants
Ease of Cylinder Placement With the Enhanced Profile of the Proximal Tip
Moderately easy
27.5 Percentage of participants
Ease of Cylinder Placement With the Enhanced Profile of the Proximal Tip
Neither easy nor difficult
15.9 Percentage of participants
Ease of Cylinder Placement With the Enhanced Profile of the Proximal Tip
Moderately difficult
0.0 Percentage of participants
Ease of Cylinder Placement With the Enhanced Profile of the Proximal Tip
Very difficult
0.0 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Population: Physician assessment of each subject at time of implant

Physicians were asked: "Compared to other cylinders you have used, how would you rate the ease of proximal insertion of the AMS IPP 2005 cylinders?" Response options were: Much easier; Slightly easier; Same; Somewhat more difficult; More difficult

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=69 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Comparison With Other Devices for Ease of Placement
Much easier
27.5 Percentage of participants
Comparison With Other Devices for Ease of Placement
Slightly easier
37.7 Percentage of participants
Comparison With Other Devices for Ease of Placement
Same
33.3 Percentage of participants
Comparison With Other Devices for Ease of Placement
Somewhat more difficult
1.4 Percentage of participants
Comparison With Other Devices for Ease of Placement
More difficult
0.0 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4-8 weeks follow-up

Population: All subjects who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit

Physicians were asked: "How would you rate the rigidity of the AMS IPP 2005 cylinders at full inflation?" Response options were: Excellent; Very good; Good; Fair; Poor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Rating of the Rigidity of the Cylinders
Excellent
40.9 Percentage of participants
Rating of the Rigidity of the Cylinders
Very good
43.9 Percentage of participants
Rating of the Rigidity of the Cylinders
Good
15.2 Percentage of participants
Rating of the Rigidity of the Cylinders
Fair
0.0 Percentage of participants
Rating of the Rigidity of the Cylinders
Poor
0.0 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Physicians were asked: "As compared to the current 700 reservoir, how would you rate the ease of insertion of the AMS IPP 2005 reservoir?" Response options were: Much easier; Somewhat easier; Same; Somewhat harder; Much harder

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=69 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease of Insertion of New Flare Design Reservoir
Somewhat harder
1.4 Percentage of participants
Ease of Insertion of New Flare Design Reservoir
Much harder
0.0 Percentage of participants
Ease of Insertion of New Flare Design Reservoir
Much easier
1.4 Percentage of participants
Ease of Insertion of New Flare Design Reservoir
Somewhat easier
13.0 Percentage of participants
Ease of Insertion of New Flare Design Reservoir
Same
84.1 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Population: Physician assessment of each patient at time of implant

Physicians were asked: "As comparable to the previous AMS 700 reservoir, does the new flare design of the AMS IPP 2005 reservoir retain its position as implanted?" Response options were: Yes; No

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=69 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ability of New Flare Design to Remain in Place
% Yes
100 Percentage of participants
Ability of New Flare Design to Remain in Place
% No
0 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Population: Physician assessment of each patient at time of implant for whom they used the RTEs (rear tip extenders)

Physicians were asked to assess their satisfaction level with the new snap design rear tip extender. Answer options were: Very satisfied; Moderate satisfied; Neutral; Moderately dissatisfied; Very dissatisfied.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Ease Attaching the New Snap Design Rear Tip Extender (RTE) to the Proximal Tip of the Cylinder
% Moderately satisfied
16.7 percentage of physician responses
Ease Attaching the New Snap Design Rear Tip Extender (RTE) to the Proximal Tip of the Cylinder
% Neutral
28.8 percentage of physician responses
Ease Attaching the New Snap Design Rear Tip Extender (RTE) to the Proximal Tip of the Cylinder
% Very satisfied
50.0 percentage of physician responses
Ease Attaching the New Snap Design Rear Tip Extender (RTE) to the Proximal Tip of the Cylinder
% Moderately dissatisfied
1.5 percentage of physician responses
Ease Attaching the New Snap Design Rear Tip Extender (RTE) to the Proximal Tip of the Cylinder
% Very dissatisfied
3.0 percentage of physician responses

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Population: Physician assessment of each patient for whom they used RTEs at time of implant

Physicians were asked, "Compared to AMS 700 RTE and other stackable RTE configurations, how would you rate the AMS IPP 2005 RTE configuration?" Answer options were: No RTEs implanted; Much better; Somewhat better; Same; Somewhat worse; Much worse

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=66 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Comparison Rating of the New Rear Tip Extender Design to Previous Design
% Somewhat worse
1.5 percentage of physician responses
Comparison Rating of the New Rear Tip Extender Design to Previous Design
% Much worse
0.0 percentage of physician responses
Comparison Rating of the New Rear Tip Extender Design to Previous Design
% Much better
40.9 percentage of physician responses
Comparison Rating of the New Rear Tip Extender Design to Previous Design
% Somewhat better
25.8 percentage of physician responses
Comparison Rating of the New Rear Tip Extender Design to Previous Design
% Same
31.8 percentage of physician responses

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Population: Physician assessment of each patient at time of implant

Physicians were asked, "Was it easy to remove the blue suture sheath and white needle holder?" Answer options were: Yes; No, please explain

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=69 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Physician Evaluation of the Pre-threaded Suture Needle for Ease of Removing Sheath
% Yes
88.4 percentage of physician responses
Physician Evaluation of the Pre-threaded Suture Needle for Ease of Removing Sheath
% No
11.6 percentage of physician responses

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Population: Physician assessment of each patient at time of implant

Physicians were asked to assess the overall design compared to the current non-threaded design. Answer options: Significantly better; Better; Same; Worse; Significantly worse

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=69 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Physician Evaluation of the Pre-threaded Suture Needle for Ease of Loading Furlow Tool
% Significantly Better
1.4 percentage of physician responses
Physician Evaluation of the Pre-threaded Suture Needle for Ease of Loading Furlow Tool
% Better
37.7 percentage of physician responses
Physician Evaluation of the Pre-threaded Suture Needle for Ease of Loading Furlow Tool
% Same
46.4 percentage of physician responses
Physician Evaluation of the Pre-threaded Suture Needle for Ease of Loading Furlow Tool
% Worse
14.5 percentage of physician responses
Physician Evaluation of the Pre-threaded Suture Needle for Ease of Loading Furlow Tool
Significantly worse
0.0 percentage of physician responses

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: For duration of surgery

Population: Physician assessment of each patient at time of implant

Physicians were asked if the design of the pre-threaded needle facilitated faster loading of the Furlow tool. Answer options were: Yes; No

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 4-8 Weeks
n=69 Participants
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction and who attended the 4-8 week follow-up visit.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 3 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 3 months follow-up.
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group at 6 Months Follow-up
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who are implanted with an AMS 700 IPP with MS pump for erectile dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.
Physician Evaluation of OR Device Preparation Time
% Assessed as Faster
53.6 percentage of physician responses
Physician Evaluation of OR Device Preparation Time
% Assessed as Not as Fast
46.4 percentage of physician responses

Adverse Events

AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 25 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group
n=69 participants at risk
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Urogenital Edema and Pain
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Device extrusion/erosion
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Infections and infestations
Device Infection
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Cylinder Erosion
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Infections and infestations
Infection
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Urethral Erosion
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
AMS 700 IPP 2005 Implant Group
n=69 participants at risk
Male subjects 21 years of age and older who choose to undergo an IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction.
Surgical and medical procedures
Device Auto-Inflation
10.1%
7/69 • Number of events 7
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Device Aneurysm
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Mechanical Malfunction
2.9%
2/69 • Number of events 2
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Pain/Discomfort with Ejaculation
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Pain/Discomfort with Erections
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Penile Sensation Change
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
Surgical and medical procedures
Seroma
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
General disorders
Pain/soreness with inflation/cycling of device
8.7%
6/69 • Number of events 6
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
General disorders
Other
1.4%
1/69 • Number of events 1
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.
General disorders
Not Device Related, Not Serious
14.5%
10/69 • Number of events 10
Adverse events are assessed at the time of implant and at each follow-up visit.

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