Vacurect vacuum cleaner user manual
Maintaining your Vacurect
FAQ
Use and rings
01. What is the difference between using VACURECT for rehabilitation and for sexual intercourse?
VACURECT is used differently depending on your goal:
- For rehabilitation, use a comfort ring and keep the cylinder in place during the session, following your doctor’s instructions. The aim is not to maintain an erection after removing the cylinder.
- For sexual intercourse, use a suitable constriction ring. Once you have achieved an erection, gently remove the cylinder, leaving the ring at the base of the penis to help maintain the erection.
Never leave the constriction ring on for more than 30 minutes, and do not fall asleep with it on.
02. What is the difference between a comfort ring and a constriction ring?
Both are fitted at the opening of the cylinder. Their main difference is the diameter of their opening and, consequently, the pressure they exert on the penis.
The comfort ring has a wider opening and is used during rehabilitation sessions. It provides a soft interface between the cylinder and the pubic area, improves comfort and helps create an airtight seal. An appropriately sized opening also helps limit scrotal skin being drawn into the cylinder. It is not intended to retain blood in the penis to maintain an erection after the cylinder is removed.
The constriction ring has a narrower opening. It limits blood flowing back out and helps maintain an erection after the cylinder is removed, allowing sexual intercourse. The size you choose should provide effective support while remaining comfortable.
During rehabilitation, the cylinder therefore stays in place throughout the session. For intercourse, the cylinder is removed and the constriction ring remains at the base of the penis for no more than 30 minutes.
03. How do I choose the right constriction ring size?
The right size is the one that maintains an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse while remaining comfortable. Several attempts may be needed.
Start with the widest constriction ring supplied in your pack. If the erection subsides too quickly after removing the cylinder, try the next smaller size the next time you use it.
Always choose the least tight ring that provides satisfactory support. A tighter ring is not necessarily more suitable: it must not cause pain.
Also check that you are using a constriction ring: comfort rings intended for rehabilitation are not designed to maintain an erection after the cylinder is removed.
Never leave the constriction ring on for more than 30 minutes, and do not fall asleep with it on. If you experience pain, remove it immediately.
04. Why does my erection subside when I use VACURECT?
This depends on when the erection subsides and how you are using the device.
During a rehabilitation session, the comfort ring does not prevent blood from flowing back out. The swelling may therefore decrease and require a few additional gentle pump strokes, keeping the cylinder in place and remaining comfortable. The aim is not to keep a rigid erection after removing the cylinder.
For sexual intercourse, if the erection subsides after removing the cylinder, check that you are using a constriction ring rather than a comfort ring. If the constriction ring does not maintain the erection sufficiently, try the next smaller size the next time you use it, without seeking a painfully tight fit.
If the swelling decreases while the cylinder is still in place, also check the seal: the positioning of the ring, a sufficient amount of water-based lubricating gel, and the absence of hairs trapped between the ring and the skin.
If the difficulty persists despite these checks, contact SOLUTION UROLOGIE for assistance.
Rehabilitation after prostatectomy and for Peyronie’s disease
05. How do I use VACURECT after a prostatectomy?
After a prostatectomy, erections may be reduced or absent for an extended period. VACURECT allows blood to flow into the penis and expands the tissues, even when spontaneous erections have not yet returned.
Rehabilitation aims, in particular, to maintain tissue flexibility and limit penile shortening during recovery.
When should I start?
Start after the catheter has been removed, once your surgeon has given permission. The timing depends on your recovery and the postoperative course.
With or without a ring?
You can carry out rehabilitation with a comfort ring or without a ring, according to your preference.
A comfort ring with an opening wide enough not to compress the penis prevents direct contact between the cylinder and the pubic area and helps create a seal. By making sessions more comfortable, it may help you follow your rehabilitation programme regularly.
How do I carry out a session?
1. Apply water-based lubricating gel to help with the seal and comfort.
2. Pump slowly, pausing between strokes, until the penis is under comfortable tension. There is no need to seek maximum rigidity.
3. Keep the penis inside the cylinder during rehabilitation. If the tension decreases, a few pump strokes may gently restore it.
4. Follow your urologist’s instructions on maintaining tension and any release phases.
Do not try to continually increase the vacuum: the session should remain comfortable and must not cause pain.
How long and how often?
At SOLUTION UROLOGIE, we generally recommend 20 to 30 minutes of rehabilitation per day, unless your urologist advises otherwise. The duration and distribution of sessions can be adapted to your comfort and prescribed protocol.
For how many months should I continue?
Rehabilitation is a long-term process, generally over several months. Review progress regularly with your urologist to adapt the programme to your recovery.
At first, the erection may subside quickly when you release the vacuum: this does not mean the session is pointless.
Recovery of natural erections is possible and can take several months. Progress may be gradual: do not be discouraged if the first sessions do not immediately bring back spontaneous erections. Continue your programme regularly and review progress with your urologist as your condition evolves.
Do not use a constriction ring during these exercises. If pain occurs, release the vacuum and stop the session.
06. How do I use VACURECT if I have Peyronie's disease?
Peyronie’s disease can cause penile curvature, shortening and sometimes erectile difficulties. VACURECT may be proposed as part of your care to gently mobilise the tissues and help preserve penile length. An improvement in curvature is possible in some patients, but varies depending on the situation.
How do I carry out a session?
Use a comfort ring with an opening wide enough not to compress the penis. It improves comfort against the pubic area and helps create a seal. The cylinder remains in place during the tension phases.
1. Apply water-based lubricating gel to help with the seal and comfort.
2. Pump slowly, pausing between strokes, to create gradual, comfortable tension in the penis.
3. Maintain this tension for a few minutes, then completely release the vacuum to allow the penis to relax.
4. Repeat these cycles during the session, following your urologist’s instructions.
Do not try to straighten the penis by greatly increasing the vacuum. Tension should remain gentle and must not cause pain.
How long and how often?
At SOLUTION UROLOGIE, we generally recommend 10 to 20 minutes per day, unless your urologist advises otherwise. This duration can be split into two sessions.
It includes the pumping, tension and release phases: it does not mean maintaining a continuous vacuum for the entire duration.
For how many months should I continue?
Any effects are assessed over several weeks to several months. One clinical study used two 10-minute sessions per day for 12 weeks. This reference is not an automatic stopping date: continuing the programme depends on your progress and the treatment planned with your urologist.
Regularity is important: do not be discouraged if changes are not immediately visible. Review progress regularly with your urologist to assess curvature, length and comfort, and adapt your care.
Do not use a constriction ring during these exercises. If pain occurs, release the vacuum and stop the session. If pain persists or the curvature worsens, contact your urologist.
Maintenance and troubleshooting
07. Why is my VACURECT not creating a vacuum?
Une aspiration insuffisante peut être liée à un défaut d’étanchéité. Avant de conclure à une panne, vérifiez les points suivants :
- L’anneau est correctement fixé sur le cylindre. Il doit être bien en place pour assurer l’étanchéité.
- La lubrification est suffisante. Appliquez du gel lubrifiant à base d’eau autour de l’ouverture de l’anneau, sur l’extrémité et le corps du pénis.
- Aucun poil n’est coincé entre l’anneau et la peau. Cela peut laisser entrer de l’air.
- Le cylindre est bien positionné. Laissez le pompage aspirer progressivement le pénis dans le cylindre, puis maintenez celui-ci contre le corps pour préserver l’étanchéité.
Si le problème est apparu après un démontage ou un nettoyage, vérifiez également le remontage et le positionnement des joints en suivant les supports d’entretien disponibles sur cette page.
Ne cherchez pas à compenser une fuite en pompant plus fort. En cas de douleur, relâchez immédiatement la pression.
Si l’aspiration reste insuffisante, contactez SOLUTION UROLOGIE en précisant si le problème est apparu après un démontage. Nous vous aiderons à identifier la cause et, si nécessaire, à organiser une maintenance.
08. How do I clean and maintain my VACURECT?
Cleaning after each use does not require disassembling the device. Clean the cylinder and ring with lukewarm water and mild soap, rinse thoroughly and leave to dry. Do not use boiling water, alcohol or abrasive products.
You do not need to unscrew the pump sleeve, which is the part that slides around the cylinder, for routine cleaning.
Disassembling the sleeve is reserved for occasional maintenance when dirt has accumulated between it and the cylinder. Follow the maintenance video available on this page for disassembly, cleaning, lubricating the internal seals with silicone oil and reassembly.
Warning: silicone oil is only for maintaining the pump’s internal seals. Do not use it on the rings or as a lubricant during sessions.
If you have difficulty reassembling the device, or if it no longer works correctly after this maintenance, contact SOLUTION UROLOGIE.
09. Why is the central seal wider than the cylinder, and what is the blue key for?
It is perfectly normal for the central seal to be wider than the outer diameter of the cylinder. It needs to touch the inside wall of the pump sleeve, the part that slides around the cylinder. Its size therefore corresponds to the sleeve’s internal diameter, rather than the cylinder’s diameter. This contact creates the airtight seal required to produce a vacuum.
To refit this seal during reassembly:
1. Tighten it around the cylinder. A small loop forms: press it into the notch provided for this purpose.
2. Slide the pump sleeve over it.
3. Reposition the other seals and screw the sleeve back into place.
4. Then insert the blue key between the sleeve and the cylinder to push the small loop backwards.
The blue key thus allows the seal to return to its position against the sleeve’s inside wall.
Follow the maintenance video available on this page to see these steps. If you encounter difficulty, contact SOLUTION UROLOGIE.
10. When should I replace the seals in my VACURECT?
A loss of suction does not necessarily mean the seals need replacing. First check the seal at the ring and, if you have disassembled the pump, that the seals have been correctly repositioned.
If a seal is damaged, or if the problem persists despite correct reassembly and maintenance of the mechanism, contact SOLUTION UROLOGIE. We will help determine whether replacement is necessary.
You can also send us your device for maintenance with replacement of the kit containing the seals, valve and stopper.
11. Why does my VACURECT pump slide less smoothly?
If the pump sleeve, the part that slides around the cylinder, becomes harder to move, the internal seals may lack lubrication.
The silicone oil intended for maintenance helps reduce friction. When the seals are insufficiently lubricated, friction can damage them and gradually reduce their thickness. They may then no longer provide the airtight seal needed to create a vacuum.
Follow the maintenance video available on this page to access the seals and apply silicone oil. Do not force the mechanism if sliding becomes difficult.
If the seals are already worn, adding silicone will not restore their thickness: replacement may be necessary. If the difficulty persists after maintenance, contact SOLUTION UROLOGIE.
Silicone oil is only for the pump’s internal seals. Do not apply it to the rings or use it as a lubricant during sessions.
Maintenance service
12. Can I send you my VACURECT for maintenance?
Yes, SOLUTION UROLOGIE offers two options, including outward and return shipping:
- Standard maintenance — €35 including VAT: inspection of the device, reassembly and lubrication of the existing seals with silicone oil. This option does not include replacement of the seals.
- Maintenance with seal replacement — €59.90 including VAT: the same service, with replacement of the kit containing the seals, valve and stopper.
Complete the maintenance form available on this page, describing the difficulty you are experiencing. Your device must be sent clean, empty, dry and properly packaged.
If the inspection shows that additional work is necessary, we will contact you for your agreement before making any change to the service or price.
Payment must be made no later than before return shipping, by card via a payment link or by bank transfer. If you prefer to pay by cheque, you can enclose it when sending your device.
Comfort, resources and support
13. What should I do if using VACURECT causes pain or discomfort?
Use should remain comfortable. If you experience pain, stop pumping and release the pressure immediately. If you are wearing a constriction ring, remove it.
Before using the device again, check:
- that there is enough water-based lubricating gel on the ring opening and the penis;
- that you pump progressively, without trying to create excessive tension;
- that the ring is suitable for your intended use and is not painfully tight;
- that no scrotal skin is being drawn into the cylinder.
Do not try to continue a session despite pain. If pain persists, or if you notice an injury, unusual swelling or marked discolouration, seek medical advice before resuming use.
For difficulties with positioning or handling the device, contact SOLUTION UROLOGIE.
14. Where can I find the VACURECT instructions and videos?
On this page you will find the VACURECT instructions and videos explaining how to use and maintain it.
Before first use, consult the instructions and the introductory video. They explain device positioning, pumping and the differences between a rehabilitation session and use for sexual intercourse.
For maintenance of the mechanism, watch the maintenance video before disassembling the pump sleeve. It shows the positioning of the seals and the reassembly steps.
If a video does not play, try reloading the page or opening it in another browser. If the problem persists, contact SOLUTION UROLOGIE and specify the device and browser you are using.
15. How can I contact SOLUTION UROLOGIE if I have a problem with my VACURECT?
Email us at contact@solution-urologie.fr, describing the difficulty and, if possible, providing your order number.
In particular, specify whether the problem concerns use, the sliding movement of the pump or reassembly after maintenance. For an assembly problem, you can attach a photo of the device or parts, without intimate images.
This information will help us guide you and determine whether maintenance is necessary.
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