It was reported that this patient presented for emergent follow-up complaining of pain and swelling in the penis and scrotum with left distal erosion of the urethra and infection.It was noted that the infection may have been ongoing from previous removal of a non-boston scientific device approximately one month earlier.The right cylinder of this tactra malleable penile prosthesis was removed and the wound cleaned; the patient was also placed on antibiotics.No new device was implanted and the original right cylinder remains in place.The left cylinder will not be returned as it was discarded.The patient was reported to be well following the procedure.
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