title: Safety and efficacy of a new device for inducing ejaculation in men with spinal cord injuries.
abstract: METHODS
  Prospective case series.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Male infertility is a common sequela of spinal cord injury (SCI). Fatherhood is a goal in this group of young patients; however, most are anejaculatory. Penile vibratory stimulation is recommended as the first line of treatment for this condition. Our study evaluated the safety and efficacy of a new device designed to induce ejaculation in these patients.
  
  
  METHODS
  The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miami, FL, USA.
  
  
  METHODS
  The Viberect-X3 (Reflexonic, Frederick, MD, USA) was applied to 30 consecutive anejaculatory men with SCI whose level of injury was T10 and rostral.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The ejaculatory success was 77% (23/30). No adverse events occurred, and there were no malfunctions of the device.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In this first report on the efficacy of the Viberect-X3 for treatment of anejaculation in men with SCI, we conclude that the device is safe and effective for inducing ejaculation in men with SCI. Recommendation of the Viberect-X3 versus other devices intended for this purpose should not be made until randomized controlled trials are performed.
authors.affiliation: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Castle
authors.affiliation: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.affiliation: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ibrahim
authors.affiliation: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Aballa
authors.affiliation: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Lynne
authors.affiliation: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Brackett
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004542:Ejaculation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis; D010812:Physical Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae; D014732:Vibration; D055815:Young Adult