The Acticon® Neosphincter is an implantable device used to treat severe fecal incontinence in men and women 18 years and older who have failed, or are not candidates for, less invasive forms of restorative therapy.

You may be a candidate for an Acticon Neosphincter if you experience severe fecal incontinence due to:

• Congential anorectal abnormalities 
• Trauma-induced injuries
• Neurological dysfunction
• Post-operative failure or patients who presently have a colostomy and require a continence device prior to stoma closure
• Post-operative failures of other treatment options (i.e., post-gluteoplasty, post-dynamic graciloplasty, and sphincteroplasty)

Patient candidates must also: 

• Be an acceptable risk for surgery or general anesthesia
• Have sufficient dexterity to manipulate the control pump
• Have the mental and psychological ability to understand the implications for a prosthetic implant

You would not be considered a candidate for an Acticon Neosphincter if: 

• A physician determines you to be a poor candidate due to risks associated with surgical procedures, anesthesia, and/or your medical history
• Your fecal incontinence is complicated by an irreversible obstructed proximal segment of bowel
• You have an active infection