Shug

Alternative Name: Shepard Medical Intra Vas Device (IVD)

Description: A set of tiny implants, or soft, silicone plugs, that are placed in the vas and block the flow of sperm. There are several sizes available and they come with a patented insertion tool.

Product Details

Duration: Potentially reversible

Regimen:

Inactive material: silicone

Status Details

Began discovery in: 2001

Status Details:
  • Phase I trial started, but company disbanded during 2008 economic crisis. If funding becomes available, would like to restart research.

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