
Post-vasectomy home sperm test receives FDA nod The FDA has approved SpermCheck Vasectomy (ContraVac, Inc., Charlottesville, VA), a diagnostic product that confirms men’s post-vasectomy sterility. The device will enable men to test their post-vasectomy fertility status at home, rather than returning to the physician’s office or a laboratory for confirmation. Similar to a home pregnancy test for women, the test has the sensitivity and specificity required to detect low numbers of sperm, according to ContraVac. The test will be available in mid-2008. Physicians will be able to provide the product to their patients who undergo vasectomy, or men can order the product directly from the vendor. ![]() designed to meet the evolving needs of physicians, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals. | ![]() Stay Connected to Urology Times • Current Issue • Issue Archive • Subscribe to Print Edition • Subscribe to Digital Edition • Urology Times Radio • Events Calendar Coding Counselor Simple and accurate ICD-9 code search. Start Here Formulary Counselor Find health plan drug coverage in your area. Start Here Patient Education Print customized patient education handouts. Start Here Surgical Video Center On-demand surgery demos and presentations. Start Here ![]() ![]() Featured Jobs |