title: Mechanical failure of OmniPhase penile prosthesis.
abstract: We report a case of mechanical failure due to cable breakage in both cylinders of an OmniPhase penile prosthesis. The failure occurred six weeks after implantation and was manifested by inability to activate the device. X-ray films showed cable fracture at the point of insertion into the activator mechanism bilaterally. This failure appears to be an isolated episode, and the prosthesis has been successfully replaced with a similar device.
authors: Department of Urology, U.S. Naval Hospital, San Diego, California.
authors: T K
authors: TK
authors: Huisman
authors: R C
authors: RC
authors: Macintyre
mesh_terms: D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation