Abstract: The application relates to a fire-resistant textile composite having an upper surface and a lower surface. The composite contains a nonwoven layer and a knit layer. The nonwoven layer has a first and second side and contains a nonwoven textile. The nonwoven textile contains a plurality of first fire-resistant fibers, where the first fire-resistant fibers are non-thermoplastic. The nonwoven layer forms the lower surface of the textile composite. The knit layer contains a knit textile having a first and second side and the second side of the knit layer is adjacent to the first side of the nonwoven layer. The knit textile contains a plurality of second fire-resistant yarns, where the second fire-resistant yarns are non-thermoplastic. At least a portion of the first fire-resistant fibers from the nonwoven layer extend through the first side of the knit layer and form the upper surface of the textile composite.

Abstract: The invention provides a woven textile having a first and second side and comprising a plurality of yarns, wherein at least a portion of the yarns comprise an intimate blend of at least about 51% by weight polyphenylene sulfide fibers, less than about 49% by weight para-aramid fibers, and, less than about 2% by weight meta-aramid fibers. The polyphenylene sulfide, para-aramid, and meta-aramid fibers are staple fibers with an average staple fiber length of between about 20 and 100 mm.

Abstract: The application relates to a fire-resistant textile composite having an upper surface and a lower surface. The composite contains a nonwoven layer and a knit layer. The nonwoven layer has a first and second side and contains a nonwoven textile. The nonwoven textile contains a plurality of first fire-resistant fibers, where the first fire-resistant fibers are non-thermoplastic. The nonwoven layer forms the lower surface of the textile composite. The knit layer contains a knit textile having a first and second side and the second side of the knit layer is adjacent to the first side of the nonwoven layer. The knit textile contains a plurality of second fire-resistant yarns, where the second fire-resistant yarns are non-thermoplastic. At least a portion of the first fire-resistant fibers from the nonwoven layer extend through the first side of the knit layer and form the upper surface of the textile composite.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to an expandable sleeve component of an implantable penile prosthesis, to a prosthesis containing the sleeve, and to related methods of preparation and use. More specifically, the present application is directed to an implantable penile prosthesis having a cylindrical polymeric (e.g., extruded, molded, etc.) sleeve for controlling cylinder expansion upon placement of the prosthesis within a corpus cavemosum and expansion during use.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to an expandable sleeve component of an implantable penile prosthesis, to a prosthesis containing the sleeve, and to related methods of preparation and use. More specifically, the present application is directed to an implantable penile prosthesis having a cylindrical polymeric (e.g., extruded, molded, etc.) sleeve for controlling cylinder expansion upon placement of the prosthesis within a corpus cavemosum and expansion during use.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to an expandable sleeve component of an implantable penile prosthesis, to a prosthesis containing the sleeve, and to related methods of preparation and use. More specifically, the present application is directed to an implantable penile prosthesis having a cylindrical polymeric (e.g., extruded, molded, etc.) sleeve for controlling cylinder expansion upon placement of the prosthesis within a corpus cavernosum and expansion during use.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods useful in Implantable Penile Prosthesis, including an expandable polymeric sleeve that may be positioned over an inner inflatable body to limit a maximum expansion of the inner body.

Abstract: A traction ring for use in a penile implant procedure can include a plurality of elastic sutures. Each elastic suture can have an elastic body with an attachment loop at one end and an adhesive pad at the opposed end. The attachment loop allows for positioning of the elastic suture at any of a plurality of available attachment grooves located about a perimeter of the traction ring. The adhesive pad is generally attached to penis proximate the penis tip. Adhesive pad can be bonded to the penis with a suitable skin adhesive. The skin adhesive can be contained within a reservoir on the adhesive pad. Alternatively, the adhesive pad can be separated from the elastic body. A removal solvent can be applied to dissolve or otherwise break down the skin adhesive following completion of an implant procedure.

Abstract: A system and related method for treating ED in a patient is provided. The system can include a small cuff or other selective restriction mechanism or device implanted at or along the existing veins of the penis to control blood flow out of the penis. As such, the system can utilize blood pressure from the heart to achieve and maintain an erection by restricting blood flow out of the penis.