Table 2. Contemporary artificial urinary device developments.

Company/device	Novel/unique features	Potential advantages
Boston scientific: AMS800	Personal device integration for bluetooth control	Long-standing data on device reliability from which to add electronic integration
Montreal AUSs	Pump systems can be retrofitted onto the AMS800	Long-standing data on device reliability from which to add electronic integration
	Dual manual and electronic control options	Failsafe in the event of electronic malfunction
	Adaptive pressure regulation	May allow for periods of urethral rest
	Rechargeable battery
UroMems	Wireless control	Device control not limited by dexterity
	Adaptive pressure regulation	May allow for periods of urethral rest
ARTUS	Adaptive pressure regulation	May allow for periods of urethral rest
GASS	All-in-one components	Simplifies implantation by decreasing component connections
Dualis Artificial Sphincter	Wireless control	Device control not limited by dexterity
	Adaptive pressure regulation	May allow for periods of urethral rest
	Second “safety” pump	Failsafe in the event of electronic malfunction
FlowSecure	Stress relief balloon	Simplified mechanism for adaptive pressure regulation
	Fluid adjustment port	Allows for in-office tonal pressure adjustment
	All-in-one components	Simplifies implantation by decreasing component connections

AUS, artificial urinary sphincter; GASS, German artificial sphincter system.