Safety and effectiveness of Colpexin Sphere in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2006 Sep;17(5):449-54. doi: 10.1007/s00192-005-0033-2. Epub 2005 Nov 19.

Abstract

Our objective was to determine the safety and effectiveness of Colpexin Sphere in women with advanced genital prolapse. A total of 39 subjects were enrolled in our prospective multicenter clinical trial, and 27 completed the full 16-week assessment. At baseline, subjects were fitted with a sphere, instructed on insertion and removal, and educated on a regimen of pelvic floor muscle exercises performed with the device in place. Efficacy was evaluated by a baseline vs 16-week comparison of pelvic organ prolapse staging and pelvic floor muscle strength assessment. Safety evaluation included, but was not limited to, an assessment of vaginal mucosal integrity. Subjects also completed a patient satisfaction questionnaire at the end of the study. Improvement in the prolapse of at least one vaginal segment was seen in 81.5% of the subjects, while 63% exhibited improved muscle function on digital examination at 16 weeks. Twenty-five (92.6%) would recommend the device to treat prolapse, and most found it easy to insert (96.3%) and remove (100%). In short-term usage, problems with urination (29.6%) and defecation (72%) were reported, primarily due to device displacement. Two subjects developed superficial vaginal mucosal ulceration, which resolved spontaneously. No significant adverse events were reported.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Demography
  • Equipment Safety
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Strength / physiology
  • Pelvic Floor / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvic Floor / pathology*
  • Pelvic Floor / physiology
  • Pelvic Floor / physiopathology
  • Prolapse
  • Radiography
  • Surveys and Questionnaires