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Celebrating 50 years of AUS, 250,000 devices sold and AMS 800™ — The Gold Standard

Together with physicians like you, we've impacted the lives of patients for 50 years, and with over 1,500 publications* we have a proven track record as the standard of care for male SUI treatment.1-4

Initially developed in 1972, we are proud of the history of innovation of our artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) products. Throughout the years, we’ve enhanced our technology to optimize the results for men with SUI and their treating physicians with the AMS 800 AUS becoming today’s gold standard for continence care.1-3

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*PubMed search performed June 2022 on “Artificial Urinary Sphincter” from 1972 to present, inclusive of articles, abstracts, case studies, etc.

Featured Products

Read about Boston Scientific's flagship solutions for treating stress urinary incontinence.

AMS 800™ Artificial Urinary Sphincter

Considered the gold standard treatment for male SUI,1-3 the AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) is designed for all levels of SUI following prostate procedures.2,3,5

Established outcomes

  • Approximately 90% of long-term (more than 10 years) patients are satisfied with their device4
  • Dry or improved rates were computed as 79%, ranging from 61% to 100%6
  • Overall device survival was 72% at 5 years, 56% at 10 years, 41% at 15 years, and 33% at 20 years7

How it works

The AMS 800™ AUS simulates normal sphincter function by opening and closing the urethra, under patient control. When the cuff is closed, urine stays in the bladder.4

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AdVance™ XP Male Sling System

With more than 10 years of clinical use and 30,000+ devices sold, the AdVance XP Male Sling is a worldwide category sling leader4 and is designed for ease of use with demonstrated successful clinical outcomes.4,8,9

Established outcomes

  • Displays excellent continence results and secure effectiveness over a 5-year period. Data also demonstrated a low complication rate and improved quality of life in the long-term use of the AdVance XP Male Sling.
  • Demonstrated cured and improved rates ranging from 63.2% to 83.0% at 5 years in patients with mild to moderate incontinence9,10

How it works

The Advance XP Male Sling is placed flat beneath the bulbous urethra. The sling is then tensioned, thereby repositioning the bulbous urethra and resulting in an increased functional urethral length and a backdrop of support to the distal membranous (sphincteric) urethra during stress events.

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DRY: The Journey to Treat Male Incontinence

Experiencing stress urinary incontinence can be frustrating and confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Find out how these men found a path to feeling whole again in this video series.

Push Pride Aside: Otis's Incontinence Victory

Otis, a retired Army veteran, shares how he overcame the mental & physical toll of incontinence by talking to Dr. Kaufman about what he was experiencing and what his treatment options were.

Dry Again: Larry’s Journey to a New Beginning

"I never thought I'd be wearing [diapers] at such a young age". Larry & Cindy describe how incontinence controlled their lives for four years before finding a treatment that fit their lifestyle through Dr. Brady.

A Farmer’s Fight: How Jerry Conquered Incontinence to Keep Working

Jerry’s love for farming and hard work was disrupted by incontinence, making daily life a struggle. He and his wife Carol describe the moment they knew his quality of life was going to change.

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Clinical Articles

Read published clinical studies on stress urinary incontinence treatment options and their effectiveness in helping patients.

Artificial Urinary Sphincter: Report of the 2015 Consensus Conference

Published by Neurourology and Urodynamics in April 2016.

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Long-Term Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes among Primary and Secondary Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantations in Men with Stress Urinary Incontinence

Published by The Journal of Urology in September 2016.

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The Artificial Urinary Sphincter After a Quarter of a Century: A Critical, Systematic Review of its Use in Male Non-Neurogenic Incontinence

Published by European Urology in April 2013.

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Transobturator Sling Suspension for Male Urinary Incontinence Including Post-radical Prostatectomy

Published by European Urology in September 2007.

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Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Between “Ideal” and “Nonideal” Transobturator Male Sling Patients for Treatment of Postprostatectomy Incontinence

Published by Urology in May 2014.

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Five-Year Results of a Prospective Multicenter Trial: AdVance XP for Postprostatectomy-Incontinence in Patients with Favorable Prognostic Factors

Published by Urologia Internationalis in January 2021.

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Video Resources

Hear from real physicians about their experiences treating stress urinary incontinence.

Hear from Dr. Heller on Post-Operative SUI Patients

Hear from Dr. McBride on SUI Patient Transformation

Hear from Dr. Malaeb on Post-Prostatectomy and SUI Outcomes

Hear From Dr. McCraw on Patient Educational Resources

For more videos on stress urinary incontinence, visit our YouTube Channel.

Additional Resources

Browse various resources for both physician and patient education.

EDUCARE: An online resource center for healthcare professionals

For more educational resources, visit EDUCARE, an interactive online resource center which offers healthcare professionals a personalized experience. Access a wide range of content on demand ranging from procedural videos to hands-on training sessions — in one convenient location.

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AMS 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

See why the AMS 700 has been trusted by urologists for over half a million ED patients.4

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Important Risk Information

AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter Indications, Safety, and Warnings

AdVance XP Male Sling System Indications, Safety, and Warnings

AMS 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Indications, Safety, and Warnings

References

  1. Biardeau X, Aharony S; AUS Consensus Group, et al. Artificial Urinary Sphincter: Report of the 2015 Consensus Conference. Neurourol Urodyn. 2016 Apr;35 Suppl 2:S8–24.
  2. Montague DK. Artificial urinary sphincter: long-term results and patient satisfaction. Adv Urol. 2012;2012:835290.
  3. James MH, McCammon KA. Artificial urinary sphincter for post-prostatectomy incontinence: a review. Int J Urol. 2014 Jun;21(6):536–43.
  4. Data on file with Boston Scientific.
  5. AMS 800™ Urinary Control System Instructions for Use. American Medical Systems, Inc. 2017.
  6. Van der Aa F, Drake MJ, Kasyan GR et.al. The artificial urinary sphincter after a quarter of a century: a critical systematic review of its use in male non-neurogenic incontinence. Eur Urol. 2013 Apr;63(4):681–9.
  7. Boswell TC, Elliott DS, Rangel LJ, et.al. Long-term device survival and quality of life outcomes following artificial urinary sphincter placement. Transl Androl Urol. 2020;9(1):56–61.
  8. Cornu JN, Batista Da Costa J, Henry N, et al. Comparative study of AdVance and AdVance XP male slings in a tertiary reference center. Eur Urol. 2014 Feb;65(2):502–4.
  9. Mumm JN, Klehr B, Rodler S, et al. Five-year results of a prospective multicenter trial: AdVance XP for postprostatectomy-incontinence in patients with favorable prognostic factors. Urol Int. 2021 Jan 29;1–7.
  10. Rizvi IG, Ravindra P, Pipe M, et al. The AdVance™ male sling: does it stand the test of time? Scand J Urol. 2021 Feb 1:1–6.

 

Disclaimers

The person(s) featured in these videos were compensated for their travel and/or time. The people featured in the patient testimonial videos were compensated for their travel and/or time.

Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.

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