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A method and apparatus comprising placing a visual indicator such as a stripe or series of markings on the tubing connecting the various components of a penile prosthesis to evidence the proper linear alignment of the tubing, and counter-rotating those components prior to or during implantation to a

A method and apparatus comprising placing a visual indicator such as a stripe or series of markings on the tubing connecting the various components of a penile prosthesis to evidence the proper linear alignment of the tubing, and counter-rotating those components prior to or during implantation to achieve or maintain proper alignment of the components and thus prevent or remove any torque on the tubing that would cause tears or separations at the junction points. A tactile indicator may be used in addition to or in place of the visual indicator.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of implanting a penile prosthesis in a patient, the penile prosthesis being implanted by an operator, the method comprising;(a) providing the penile prosthesis including a first component, a second component, and a conduit member fluidly connecting the first comp

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of implanting a penile prosthesis in a patient, the penile prosthesis being implanted by an operator, the method comprising;(a) providing the penile prosthesis including a first component, a second component, and a conduit member fluidly connecting the first component to the second component, the conduit member having a visible indicator thereon, the visible indicator traversing a predetermined path and being visible to the operator from a given perspective, the visible indicator evidencing to the operator whether the conduit member is twisted such that torque is applied thereto;(b) observing the visible indicator on the conduit member to determine based upon such visual observation whether the conduit member is twisted so as to apply excessive torque thereto; and(c) manipulating the first component and the second component relative to one another such that the conduit member is not twisted so as to apply excessive torque thereto, and such that the visible indicator traverses a path evidencing to the operator that the conduit member is not twisted so as to apply excessive torque thereto.