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Penile Implant Prosthesis - Surgitek Corp, 1991 Object Reg. No: ST 039272

Penile Implant Prosthesis - Surgitek Corp, 1991
Summary:
Two-part inflatable penile implant prosthesis. Made by Surgitek Corporation, USA in 1991. Distributed by Zimmer Australia, Frenchs Forest, NSW.

The implant consists of a reservoir and pump that are placed in the scrotum whilst a pair of cylinders are inserted into the corpora cavernosa.
Description:
Two-part inflatable penile prosthesis consisting of a reservoir and pump and a pair of cylinders.
Acquisition Information:
Donation from Zimmer Australia Pty Ltd
Discipline: Technology
Dimensions: 146 mm (Height), 31 mm (Width)
Dimension Comment: Measurement taken as prosthesis would fit inside body.

More information

Tagged with: materials science, prostheses, prosthetics
Themes this item is part of: Engineering Collection, Medicine in Society Collection
Primary Classification: MEDICINE & HEALTH
Secondary Classification: Medical Technology
Tertiary Classification: prosthetics
Manufacturer: Surgitek Corp, United States of America, 1991
Distributor: Zimmer Australia Pty Ltd, Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia

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