Veteran support for the treatment of erectile dysfunction
ED is caused by many different reasons, such as prostate cancer treatments and diabetes with 80% of causes being tied to a physical cause.1,2 ED affects up to 40% of men over 40, including Veterans.3
Are you tired of living with ED?
There are solutions available. While pills and/or injections are often offered as first treatments for ED, they often aren’t a long-term solution, and it is estimated that for 40% of men, pills and injections won’t work.4 A penile implant is a long-term solution to ED that can restore a man’s confidence without the hassle of timing medication or using needles.5,6 To learn more, schedule time with one of our patient educators or find a physician to speak with in your area.
Talk with Tony
Are you ready to have a conversation? There’s so much to learn from our Patient Educators who are more than willing to share their stories. Tony is a veteran who has overcome ED with a penile implant.
Treatment options
Every person’s Erectile Dysfunction treatment journey is different. Treatment options are available to help return you to a satisfying sex life.7 It is important to find the best solution for you. Check out the available treatment options below:
Does the VA cover penile implants?
Academy Medical is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business and a preferred vendor contracted with the government. Academy Medical works closely with VAs and Coloplast to improve the health and well-being for urology procedures for fellow veterans, including penile implant procedures.
Veterans Health Administration typically provides coverage for the penile implant procedure and Coloplast Interventional Urology devices, as long as patients meet the criteria for being medically necessary.8,9 Your doctor should be able to help you understand these criteria.
Have questions? Need support? We’re here to help!
Call or chat online with a member of our Coloplast Guided Support team. We can answer your questions and connect you with a local qualified urologist who specializes in ED.
References
1 MacDonald SM; Burnett AL. Physiology of Erection and Pathophysiology of Erectile Dysfunction. Urol Clin North Am. Nov 2021;48(4):513-525.
2 Bajic P, Mahon J, Faraday M, Sadeghi-Nejad H, Hakim L, McVary KT. Etiology of Erectile Dysfunction and Duration of Symptoms in Patients Undergoing Penile Prosthesis: A Systematic Review. Sex Med Rev. 2020 Apr;8(2):333-337.
3 Feldman HA; Goldstein I; Hatzichristou DG; Krane RJ; McKinlay JB. Impotence and its medical and psychosocial correlates: results of the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. J Urol. Jan 1994;151(1):54-61.
4 Moses RA, Anderson RE, Kim J, Keihani S, Craig JR, Myers JB, Lenherr SM, Brant WO, Hotaling JM. Erectile dysfunction management after failed phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor trial: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Transl Androl Urol. 2019 Aug;8(4): 387-394.
5 Miller LE, Khera M, Bhattacharyya S, Patel M, Nitschelm K, Burnett AL. Long-Term Survival Rates of Inflatable Penile Prostheses: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Urology. 2022 Aug;166:6-10.
6 Data on File at Coloplast.
7 Burnett AL; Nehra A; Breau RH, et al. Erectile Dysfunction: AUA Guideline. J Urol. Sep 2018;200(3):633-641.
8 Table F.-Outpatient Facility Nationwide Charges by CPT/HCPCS Code. V3.27 (January – December 2020).
9 Erectile Dysfunction Treatment. Tricare. https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/ErectileDysfunctionTreatment. Accessed January 2025.
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Important safety information
Titan® & Titan Touch Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
The Titan Inflatable Penile Prosthesis is a surgically implanted mechanical penile implant intended for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. The Titan implant is a 3-piece fluid-filled system manually operated to produce and sustain an erection for sexual intercourse.
Indications
The Titan Inflatable Penile Prosthesis is indicated for male patients with erectile dysfunction who are considered to be candidates for implantation of a penile prosthesis.
Contraindications
The Titan implant is not for use in patients who have one or more of the following conditions: 1) have an active infection, particularly urinary tract or genital infection, 2) are sensitive or allergic to silicone or polyurethane, 3) have ongoing difficulty urinating or emptying the bladder (e.g., bladder outlet obstruction or neurogenic bladder), or 4) unwilling to undergo any further surgery for device revision.
Warnings
Patients should consider the warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the use of this product, which may include the following: potential for resurgery (note: device is not a lifetime implant). Implantation makes latent natural erections, as well as other interventional treatment options, impossible. Implantation may result in penile shortening, curvature or scarring. Pre-existing abdominal or penile scarring or contracture may make surgical implantation more complicated or impractical. Diabetic, as well as immunocompromised patients, may have an increased risk of infection which could result in permanent damage to tissue/organs. Excessive stresses from rigorous exercise and vigorous masturbation/intercourse could lead to device damage. Certain stresses and pressures (straddle seating, obesity, etc.) could lead to involuntary inflation or deflation. Post-implant penile size, girth and angle can vary based on patient anatomy, implant size, level of inflation, and presence of Peyronie’s disease.
Precautions
Patients with spinal cord injury may have an increased risk of infection. This device may be used to treat erectile dysfunction in the presence of Peyronie’s disease. Although the implant is not visible, depending on the placement (submuscular) the reservoir may be palpable.
Patients should consider the following factors which could lead to increased risk of failure and can be critical to the eventual success of the procedure: ability and willingness of the patient to follow instructions; associated psychological status (e.g., psychogenic erectile dysfunction, inappropriate attitude or motivation); health conditions which hamper sexual activity (such as severe angina) may prevent successful use of this device; manual dexterity problems; and lack sufficient manual dexterity or strength necessary to operate the device.
Impact injuries to the pelvic or abdominal areas (e.g., sports injuries) can result in damage to the implant which may necessitate replacement of the device. Contracture of tissue around the pump can cause unnatural firmness in the scrotum and involuntary inflation or deflation. The device may fail to deflate and/or deflation of the device may be slow or difficult for some patients. Device malfunctions may result in the inability to inflate or deflate the device. Removal of the device without timely reimplantation of a new implant may complicate subsequent reimplantation.
Potential Complications
Adverse events are known to occur with penile protheses procedures and implants; some may require revision surgery or removal of the implant. Adverse events following penile protheses implantation may be new onset (de novo), persistent, worsening, transient, or permanent.
Adverse events may include but are not limited to: inability to pull foreskin back from tip of uncircumcised penis (acquired phimosis); abnormal wound healing/adhesion/scar tissue; bladder storage symptoms/urinary retention; tightening, shortening, deformity or curvature of penis (capsular contracture, induration); discomfort/pain; injury to tissue or organs (perforation/erosion/extrusion) resulting in damage or loss of tissue (necrosis); open tunnel between tissue or organs (fistula); foreign body reaction/allergic reaction/sensitivity; bleeding/hemorrhage or collection of blood or fluid outside of tissue or vessels (hematoma/seroma); hernia; Infection/urinary tract infection; redness or swelling (inflammation/edema); difficult or painful intercourse (dyspareunia/sexual dysfunction); obstruction/occlusion; numbness or decreased sensation (e.g., hypoesthesia); and urinary incontinence. The occurrence of these events may require one or more subsequent surgeries which may or may not always fully correct the complication.
This treatment is prescribed by your physician. Discuss the treatment options with your physician to understand the risks and benefits of the various options to determine if an inflatable penile implant is right for you.
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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