Rigicon is launching a new 2 piece implant

[principles]

This looks like a bad design from a stability standpoint.

The reservoir is built around the base of the cylinders so when flaccid it is stretching out the base of the corpus cavernosa. Then when inflated the base of the cylinder would be skinnier inside the stretched area. That seems like a bad idea.

And the longest size of 20cm will mean a lot of RTEs for many of us. RTEs can lead to a hinging effect.

My thoughts exactly. You’ll be dilating proximally in the flaccid state and thinning it while pumping, so you’ll likely end up with a loosely fitted base and erection, possibly even more wobbly than a malleable. Nonetheless, I applaud the boldness of going up against the other two brands.

[indeed]

I've had the same thought about the stability. I'm curious to see what they will say when they present it.

I agree it's not the perfect innovation, but they tried to simplify the device which i still like.

I hope the new titan which surgeons have talked about will come soon, with no dog ears, indestructible tubing and for gods sake some more comfortable distal tips.

The reservoir is built around the base of the cylinders so when flaccid it is stretching out the base of the corpus cavernosa. Then when inflated the base of the cylinder would be skinnier inside the stretched area. That seems like a bad idea.

I want more options in sizes (more diameters). A more anatomically correct shape to the cylinders (that will result in a rounder penis, not the flatter oval). Most importantly I want bulletproof reliability. I want tubing that WILL NOT EVER break.

[easymoney]

Being on my 2nd Rigicon MPP ..1st one was under sized .. 1st one would bend like it was supposed to ..this 2nd one will not bend and the dr. nor Rigicon will address it ..let's hope those getting their new lined of products will fare better ..

[NYCGay]

The innovation I am looking for is a huge improvement in durability of the tubing.

Inflating and deflating is quick and easy. I’m not interested in complicating it with Bluetooth or batteries or electric pumps.

I want more options in sizes (more diameters). A more anatomically correct shape to the cylinders (that will result in a rounder penis, not the flatter oval). Most importantly I want bulletproof reliability. I want tubing that WILL NOT EVER break.

I agree. Sure, in some situations it might have been nice to be able to inflate your device by tapping on your phone or your smart watch, but I can imagine many more situations where that would be a hugs cause of frustration: "Where the fuck did I put my phone?! Oh, no, the phone is dead, and I forgot to bring the charger!" One of the things I've really loved about the implant, compared with injections, is that I always have everything I need with me, installed inside my body; nothing to bring, nothing that can be misplaced.

One of the things I haven't loved is the flatness of my new penis. I do miss its pre-implant roundness.

And, considering that my tubing broke three weeks ago, I couldn't agree more about the wish for tubing that will never break.

[ElbowRoom]

This looks like a bad design from a stability standpoint.

The reservoir is built around the base of the cylinders so when flaccid it is stretching out the base of the corpus cavernosa. Then when inflated the base of the cylinder would be skinnier inside the stretched area. That seems like a bad idea.

It looks to me like the proximal portion is rigid, so maintains shape and when the fluid moves out into the cylinders it just makes that portion rigid to match. I assume the lockout valves are between each chamber of the cylinder.

It’s interesting. I’m a little skeptical but open-minded. 20cm max size seems small, unless that’s only the distal cylinder size.

[JohnnyBorg]

Being on my 2nd Rigicon MPP ..1st one was under sized .. 1st one would bend like it was supposed to ..this 2nd one will not bend and the dr. nor Rigicon will address it ..let's hope those getting their new lined of products will fare better ..

easymoney - with your Rigi MPP, since it doesn’t bend, does it end up behaving similarly to the Shah implant where there’s no hinge?

[fucked0ne]

This looks like a bad design from a stability standpoint.

The reservoir is built around the base of the cylinders so when flaccid it is stretching out the base of the corpus cavernosa. Then when inflated the base of the cylinder would be skinnier inside the stretched area. That seems like a bad idea.

And the longest size of 20cm will mean a lot of RTEs for many of us. RTEs can lead to a hinging effect.

For many guys the reservoir being placed in the abdomen through the inguinal canal is fine. If this is a problem due to a patient’s specific anatomy (known scarring in the lower abdomen for example) this might be a good trade off. Otherwise it looks like a solution looking for a problem.

The innovation I am looking for is a huge improvement in durability of the tubing.

Inflating and deflating is quick and easy. I’m not interested in complicating it with Bluetooth or batteries or electric pumps.

I want more options in sizes (more diameters). A more anatomically correct shape to the cylinders (that will result in a rounder penis, not the flatter oval). Most importantly I want bulletproof reliability. I want tubing that WILL NOT EVER break.

I second EVERYTHING in this post! You wouldn’t think it would be so difficult to make more durable tubing. Very frustrating.

Everyone on FrankTalk should write these assholes and demand more durable tubing. Supposedly, Coloplast is working on manufacturing their tubing in-house using the same material as their cylinders.

[SwissTalk]

This looks like a bad design from a stability standpoint.

The reservoir is built around the base of the cylinders so when flaccid it is stretching out the base of the corpus cavernosa. Then when inflated the base of the cylinder would be skinnier inside the stretched area. That seems like a bad idea.

And the longest size of 20cm will mean a lot of RTEs for many of us. RTEs can lead to a hinging effect.

For many guys the reservoir being placed in the abdomen through the inguinal canal is fine. If this is a problem due to a patient’s specific anatomy (known scarring in the lower abdomen for example) this might be a good trade off. Otherwise it looks like a solution looking for a problem.

The innovation I am looking for is a huge improvement in durability of the tubing.

Inflating and deflating is quick and easy. I’m not interested in complicating it with Bluetooth or batteries or electric pumps.

I want more options in sizes (more diameters). A more anatomically correct shape to the cylinders (that will result in a rounder penis, not the flatter oval). Most importantly I want bulletproof reliability. I want tubing that WILL NOT EVER break.

Fully agree to what GoodWood just said, way longer lifetime expectancy due to better tubing and better anatomically shaped cylinders...

[John Dday]

Rigicon Infla2P looks like what the doctor ordered
But others have said 2 piece have been around for a while with the AMS Ambicor, which has been cancelled https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/cancellations-by-sponsors/boston-scientific-pty-ltd-ams-ambicor-inflatable-penile-prosthesis-prosthesis-internal-penile-inflatable-cancelled-under-section-41gld-act

I have to ask WHY?
I see that Boston Scientific cancelled it in Australia due to safety concerns.
The AMS Ambicor inflatable penile prosthesis was discontinued in Australia by the manufacturer, Boston Scientific, due to safety concerns and potential risks, although the specific reason was a private business decision rather than a government-mandated ban. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) lists the cancellation under Section 41GL(d) of the Act, indicating it was a sponsor-initiated action.

[ready2go]

Rigicon will be first to market with a non-scrotal pump device.

I'd love a huge smooth-contoured hydrophilic reservoir + pump in one bluetooth enabled device so we can get rid of our infection prone / frequently malpositioned pump once and for all. No more tubing issues, just device > cylinders without this goddamn pump in our balls, even if that means a belly incision. Yes, I'll go to Turkey for that. Yes, give Dr. Kramer One Million Dollars a month in Bitcoin, tax free, 10 procedures a day, 6 days week. Yes, 15k all included. Yes, mandatory revision at 5 year mark to change batteries, if it breaks before then, you pay, after that, I pay. Step up, Rigicon.

so hang on , you're saying that a 3 piece is not all fun and games and wonderful ? a pump in your balls and tubes running to it and from it ?
OK i don't intend to start a ipp bashing thread , it is what is available ,that and the malleable . But all that questionable hardware is why i went with the malleable .
And thought it was unfortunate that the 2 piece was reported as not as
Efficient. Hopefully this is as step up
ohhh , it still has a pump that will go in your balls , it needs to go somewhere ,right ?
but another pump that can malfunction at any given time .
The first guys to get one, will be the ones who might be the unlucky ones to report the breakdown , hopefully they have made a reliable one .
but then ,the next thing is , is there enough saline to produce a stiff erection ?