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Since 1972, more than 94,000 men throughout the world have received the AMS 800 Urinary Control System. Clinical studies show that the AMS 800 remains an effective treatment option for male urinary incontinence.

Satisfied Users
In a follow-up clinical study where patients had an AMS 800 for an average of seven years:¹

80% achieve social continence (requiring 0 to 1 pad per day)
80% were satisfied with the device

1. Haab F, Trockman BA, Zimmern PE, Leach GE. Quality of life and continence assessment of the artificial urinary sphincter in men with minimum 3.5 years of followup. J Urol. Aug 1997 v.158(2)p. 435-9.

Another study showed that:¹

90% of patients reported satisfaction with their AMS 800
92% would have the device placed again
96% would recommend the device to a friend

1. Litwiller SE, Kim KB, Fone PD, White RW, Stone AR. Post-prostatectomy incontinence and the artificial urinary sphincter: a long-term study of patient satisfaction and criteria for success. J Urol. Dec 1996 v. 56(6)p.1975-80.