Patient with an implantable penile prosthesis was brought to surgery for explant of the device, without replacement.The right cylinder was eroded.Surgeon removed the rear extender, reservoir, right and left cylinder, and a penile kit.No pus was noted during the surgery.Cultures were obtained for suspected infection and sent to lab for examination.The patient was status post radical prostatectomy followed by placement of a penile implant for erectile dysfunction placed in (b)(6)2012 at this hospital.In 2012 the patient had salvage radiation therapy.Surgeon noted a prosthesis infection in his 2018 documentation.There were no complications post-op and the patient was discharged home in good condition. = manufacturer response for implantable penile prosthesis, ams (per site reporter). = ams will investigate the device when they receive it.
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