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GENERAL INFORMATION<\/h1>

THE COMPANY<\/i><\/span><\/h4><\/a><\/div>

ZSI is a Swiss independent company developing implants to provide healthy and effective solutions for urological\u00a0<\/span><\/span>male issues<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and for\u00a0<\/span><\/span>FTM<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and MTF<\/span><\/span>\u00a0surger<\/span><\/span>ies<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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THE IMPLANTS<\/i><\/span><\/h4><\/a><\/div>

You can find all information about our\u00a0devices on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About the Malleable penile implant<\/h5>\n

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About the Inflatable Penile implant<\/h5>\n

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About the Implant for the metoidioplasty<\/h5>\n

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About the vaginal stent<\/h5>\n

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GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT ZSI IMPLANTS<\/h3>

WHY IMPLANTS FOR TRANS PEOPLE SHALL BE DIFFERENT FROM IMPLANTS FOR CIS PEOPLE?<\/i><\/span><\/h4><\/a><\/div>

We have a specific section for this topic. You will find more explanation\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

RESISTANCE AND DURATION<\/i><\/span><\/h4><\/a><\/div>

In theory, we estimate the implants lifespan of 5 to 7 years. Tested in laboratory, the inflatable implant supports 3\u2019000 cycles, and the malleable implants supports 40\u2019000 cycles. But this really depends of the patient, the use of the implant etc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each body reacts differently to implants, and if some people can have total acceptance by their body, some others can face troubles of rejection of the device by the body.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

WHAT KIND OF TESTS ARE DONE TO EVALUATE THE IMPLANTS LIFESPAN?<\/i><\/span><\/h4><\/a><\/div>

Tests on our ZSI 475 FTM implants have been done to get the CE certification. There are strict tests and done in 2 steps. First, each element of the implant is tested, the inflatable part of the implant, the pump and the reservoir. Then, new tests are done on the final product (the 3 components put together). We test the endurance, erosion resistance, bursting, waterproofness, pulling and twisting. Then, products are aged of 5 years according to the norms and new tests are performed. During the so called \u201cen routine\u201d fabrication, control tests are redone on each element by 2 different quality managers. Non-conforming products are\u00a0<\/span><\/span>separated<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and destroyed. These tests are essential to us, so that we are 100% sure that our products are irreproachable<\/span><\/span>\u00a0when reaching OR. Also note that the sterilization process is very strict and supervised. Devices reach totally sterile in OR.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ABOUT THE PRICE OF THE DEVICES<\/i><\/span><\/h4><\/a><\/div>

Prices vary depending on the country taxes and several other factors. In addition to the price of the product, you should consider all the medical expenses; these expenses should be discussed with the hospital and the doctor who will be performing the surgery. In some countries, the cost of the implant and\/or surgery is covered by the health insurance. You need to check with your health insurance first. Some private health insurances also cover some expenses if the surgery is performed abroad (in case of \u201cmedical tourism\u201d).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

REQUIREMENTS<\/i><\/span><\/h4><\/a><\/div>

There are no specific requirements to go forward with the procedure. However, as we don\u2019t know where you are in your process right now, we advise you to speak to the urologist \/ surgeon who will perform the surgery. It is according to your personal state\/body\/medication that the surgeon will tell you if you are\u00a0<\/span><\/span>ready to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>go under surgery or not yet.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT FTM IMPLANTS<\/h3>

FEATURES OF THE DIFFERENT DEVICES<\/i><\/span><\/h4><\/a><\/div>

The devices are made so that you can:<\/p>\n