Echo-V
Description: Echo-V is a patent-pending, ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens. It forms a hydrogel device that acts as a semi-permeable membrane, blocking sperm while allowing fluids through. Contraline is designing the gel so that it can be dissolved and flushed out with a reversal solution. Echo-V will be inserted through Vasintomy?, a novel non-surgical procedure.

Product Details
User: Male
Hormonal: No
Delivery Method: Vas Deferens
Duration Type: Long-acting
Duration: Multiple years
Regimen: - Single insertion
- Single insertion
Inactive material: polymer solution
Multipurpose Preventive Technology (MPT): No
Status Details
Developer: Contraline, LLC
Project Phase: Discovery and Early Development
Development Stage: Lead Optimization
Began discovery in: Prior to 2015
Active Development: Yes
Status Details: - Animal trials ongoing.
- Animal trials ongoing.
Additional Information
References: Contraline website: www.contraline.com/
Contraline website: www.contraline.com/
Footnotes: - Image source: http://contraline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/gel-graphic-768x399.png
- Image source: http://contraline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/gel-graphic-768x399.png