AMS 800 User Manual

AMS 800™ Urinary Control System
DAILY USE:
While the cuff is closed,
urine stays inside the bladder.
To urinate, open the cuff as follows:
Feel for the control pump in your
scrotum. Stabilize the control pump
in the proper place by grasping the
tubing above the control pump.
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Grasp
Tubing
Control
Pump

AMS 800 Specifications

General

Device Type	Artificial Urinary Sphincter
Material	Silicone
Manufacturer	Boston Scientific
Implantation	Surgical procedure
Balloon Pressure Options	71-80 cm H2O
Activation	Manual activation via pump
Intended Use	Treatment of urinary incontinence
Components	Cuff, Pump, Balloon

Summary

The AMS 800 Urinary Control System Overview

Using the AMS 800 Urinary Control System for Urination

Locate and Stabilize Control Pump

Feel for the control pump in the scrotum and stabilize it by grasping the tubing above it.

Deflate Cuff for Urination

Squeeze the soft pump part until flat to deflate the cuff and open the urethra.

Special Precautions Before Medical Procedures

Deactivating the AMS 800 Urinary Control System

Explains the process and importance of deactivating the device before certain medical procedures.

Empty Cuff and Press Deactivation Button

Empty the cuff, allow partial refill, then press the deactivation button to lock fluid flow.

Activating the AMS 800 Urinary Control System

Stabilize Pump and Squeeze Upper Part

Stabilize the control pump by holding the tubing and apply pressure to the upper part.

Forceful Squeeze for Activation

Give the lower part of the pump a quick, forceful squeeze to complete activation.

When to Contact Your Doctor

Reportable Symptoms and Issues

Contact doctor for fever, swelling, redness, signs of infection, poor healing, pain, visible device, or leakage.

Additional Information and Support