A prosthetic vas deferens. 1976

E E Brueschke, and J H Maness, and L J Zaneveld, and R Rodzen, and J R Wingfield

Six dogs were implanted with the synthetic vas deferens device as part of our continuing research into the development of a reversible occlusive device for implant in the transected vas deferens. The experimental objectives were to assess the effects of sperm path length and duration of aspermia on total sperm count and motility by implanting three different lengths of the device in animals with different degrees of aspermic duration induced by bilateral vasectomy. Device lengths varied from 1.55 cm to 4.3 cm including the pilot tubes. The prosthesis is fabricated entirely of silicone rubber with Dacron velour tissue ingrowth material bonded to the outside surface of the ring to which vas ends are sutured. The pilot tubes extend 4 mm beyond the suture rings and are 0.6 mm OD with a 0.3 mm ID that extends through the entire length of the device. The flexible pilot tubes are an important feature of this design and insert into the vas lumen ensuring alignment between the device and the vas deferens while maintaining the necessary resiliency to adapt to the inherent movements of the vas without perforation. All animals included in these experiments were carefully selected and conditioned before implant. The evaluation of performance was based on semen samples collected at one week intervals. Sperm subsequently appeared in the ejaculate of all 6 dogs, demonstrating that the restoration of sperm transport can be restored after bilateral vasectomy through the implantation of a prosthetic vas deferens. The potential application of this device to the human male for the restoration of fertility appears excellent.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D011140 Polyurethanes A group of thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers containing polyisocyanate. They are used as ELASTOMERS, as coatings, as fibers and as foams. Polyisocyanates,Ostamer,Pellethane,Spandex,Ostamers,Pellethanes,Polyisocyanate,Polyurethane,Spandices
D002516 Ceramics Products made by baking or firing nonmetallic minerals (clay and similar materials). In making dental restorations or parts of restorations the material is fused porcelain. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed & Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed) Ceramic
D004285 Dogs The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, comprising about 400 breeds, of the carnivore family CANIDAE. They are worldwide in distribution and live in association with people. (Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p1065) Canis familiaris,Dog
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012826 Silicone Elastomers Polymers of silicone that are formed by crosslinking and treatment with amorphous silica to increase strength. They have properties similar to vulcanized natural rubber, in that they stretch under tension, retract rapidly, and fully recover to their original dimensions upon release. They are used in the encapsulation of surgical membranes and implants. Elastomers, Silicone,Rubber Silicone,Silicone Rubber,Elastosil,Microfil,SE-30,Elastosils,Microfils,SE 30,SE30,Silicone Elastomer
D013075 Sperm Capacitation The structural and functional changes by which SPERMATOZOA become capable of oocyte FERTILIZATION. It normally requires exposing the sperm to the female genital tract for a period of time to bring about increased SPERM MOTILITY and the ACROSOME REACTION before fertilization in the FALLOPIAN TUBES can take place. Capacitation of Spermatozoa,Capacitation, Sperm,Spermatozoa Capacitation
D013081 Sperm Motility Movement characteristics of SPERMATOZOA in a fresh specimen. It is measured as the percentage of sperms that are moving, and as the percentage of sperms with productive flagellar motion such as rapid, linear, and forward progression. Motilities, Sperm,Motility, Sperm,Sperm Motilities
D013083 Sperm Transport Passive or active movement of SPERMATOZOA from the testicular SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES through the male reproductive tract as well as within the female reproductive tract. Transport, Sperm
D013193 Stainless Steel Stainless steel. A steel containing Ni, Cr, or both. It does not tarnish on exposure and is used in corrosive environments. (Grant & Hack's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) Stainless Steels,Steel, Stainless,Steels, Stainless

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