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The discussion here often seems to boil down to "AMS vs Coloplast". In my opinion, the lack of (greater) competition between manufacturers is one reason why the quality of the implants is not as high as the current state of the art would certainly allow.

Is this a further development?

https://www.rigicon.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis/

The rigicon inflatable is not FDA approved in the US yet but you can get it in other countries now

Ikarus wrote:The discussion here often seems to boil down to "AMS vs Coloplast". In my opinion, the lack of (greater) competition between manufacturers is one reason why the quality of the implants is not as high as the current state of the art would certainly allow.

Is this a further development?

https://www.rigicon.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis/

Just a thought. What you see as a lack of competition might actually be that the two majors are too good to compete against.

Well, if only two companies are researching something, that's certainly not enough competition in terms of innovation. Materials technology should be capable of far better solutions these days.

wolfpacker wrote:The rigicon inflatable is not FDA approved in the US yet but you can get it in other countries now

But it doesn't make sense not to certify it in the USA... that's the main market for implants worldwide.

My impression is that doctors in the USA are sometimes too quick to implant, whereas in Europe they are far too slow. It's probably also a difference in mentality. American optimism here, European caution and fear there....

Gt1956 wrote:

Ikarus wrote:The discussion here often seems to boil down to "AMS vs Coloplast". In my opinion, the lack of (greater) competition between manufacturers is one reason why the quality of the implants is not as high as the current state of the art would certainly allow.

Is this a further development?

https://www.rigicon.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis/

Just a thought. What you see as a lack of competition might actually be that the two majors are too good to compete against.

haha ,that has proven to not be the case . "im going in for a revision ...2nd ,3rd 4th .

ready2go wrote:

Gt1956 wrote:

Ikarus wrote:The discussion here often seems to boil down to "AMS vs Coloplast". In my opinion, the lack of (greater) competition between manufacturers is one reason why the quality of the implants is not as high as the current state of the art would certainly allow.
Is this a further development?
https://www.rigicon.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis/

Just a thought. What you see as a lack of competition might actually be that the two majors are too good to compete against.

haha ,that has proven to not be the case . "i going in for a revision ...2nd ,3rd 4th .

Yes, revisions are a sad fact of the implant life. But on the other hand, medical stuff doesn't seem to last forever. My glasses wear out. My dental work needs to be redone. My meds need adjusting. I've had several friends need their artificial knees replaced. One guy I worked with had both knees replaced. One worked perfectly first time. It took FIVE times to get the other one right. My own sister in law is on her second full set of hips.

Not to mention that despite the low number of Rigicon implants on FT. I'm fairly sure I've read of a member that is having his replaced.

Only my opinion. I'm sorry you've had repeated revisions. But are they implant issues or the skill of the dr issues. Terrible bad luck is always a possibility. You might have better luck traveling out of the USA to see if your luck can be changed.

My drs long time nurse says he has very few failures. But does repair more done by other drs. I'm in a small market so thats to be considered. If I have any trouble? My drs nurse is in my phone contact list & I have her email saved. I will be in contact asap.