Encore ImpoAid Tension Band Kit — OTC (No Prescription Required)

Item#: 44023001  |  By Encore  |  OTC — No Prescription Required  |  FSA/HSA Eligible  |  Non-Returnable Personal Item

4 Ring Sizes (3, 5, 7, 9)  |  Ring Loader Included  |  Sample Lubricant Included  |  Latex-Free & Hypoallergenic  |  Reusable  |  With or Without VED Pump  |  Compatible with Encore & Other VED Systems

The Encore ImpoAid Tension Band Kit provides four sizes of reusable tension rings — sizes 3, 5, 7, and 9 — along with a ring loader and sample lubricant, in a single OTC (over-the-counter) package that requires no prescription. The four ring sizes span the most commonly needed range, every other size apart, to help new tension band users quickly identify the correct fit through trial without purchasing every individual ring size separately. It is also a practical replacement and re-stocking kit for existing VED users who need multiple sizes on hand. The ring loader accessory simplifies loading tension rings onto the VED cylinder before therapy. Rings can be used with any Encore VED pump, with other brands of VED systems, or without a pump for direct application. Latex-free and hypoallergenic. Reusable. Non-returnable personal item. Item# 44023001. FSA/HSA eligible. By Encore.

Kit Contents

Specifications

Key Features

• OTC — no prescription required — unlike many VED accessories which carry an Rx-only designation, this tension band kit is available over the counter without a prescription; accessible for self-purchase by patients with an existing VED therapy program or by users who wish to try constriction ring therapy for ED management
• Four sizes in one kit — eliminates sizing guesswork — tension ring sizing is a trial-and-error process; the correct ring must provide sufficient constriction to maintain the erection after the vacuum is released without being too tight to remove safely within 30 minutes; the kit includes sizes 3, 5, 7, and 9 — every other ring across the common range — to allow the user to identify the correct size tier through trial without purchasing all individual sizes separately
• Ring loader included — the cone-style ring loader allows the user to stretch the selected tension ring onto the ring end of the VED cylinder in a controlled, low-friction way before the therapy session; the ring sits pre-loaded on the cylinder ready for transfer after the erection is achieved; the ring loader is compatible with the standard Encore VED cylinder's tapered ring end
• Sample lubricant included — a starter lubricant is provided; water-based personal lubricant should be used on the ring and body during use to facilitate smooth ring placement and transfer
• Usable with or without a VED pump — tension rings can be used as standalone constriction bands for men who can achieve but have difficulty maintaining an erection without vacuum assistance; in this use case, the ring is applied directly to the base of the penis after erection onset without a pump; a physician should be consulted before using tension rings in standalone constriction mode
• Compatible with Encore and other VED systems — Encore tension rings are affordable and sized to work with Encore pumps and are also used as replacement rings for other VED brands by many users
• Latex-free and hypoallergenic — safe for users with latex sensitivity or rubber allergies
• Reusable | FSA/HSA eligible | Non-returnable personal item | By Encore

Clinical FAQs

How does the kit help users find the right tension ring size, and what does "correct size" mean for a tension ring?

A tension ring functions by providing controlled constriction at the base of the penis after vacuum-assisted engorgement — it traps blood in the erectile tissue to maintain the erection after the VED pump cylinder is removed and the vacuum is released. The correct ring size is the ring that provides enough constriction to maintain the erection for the duration of the sexual activity without causing significant pain, numbness, or difficulty removal within the 30-minute safe wear limit. A ring that is too large will not provide adequate constriction and the erection will subside quickly after the cylinder is removed. A ring that is too small will be excessively constrictive, painful, and may be difficult or impossible to remove within the safe time window. The kit's four sizes (3, 5, 7, and 9) are spaced every other size across the typical range, giving the user a broad sample of the size spectrum to work from. The trial process: start with a mid-range size from the kit; if the erection is not maintained, try the next smaller size; if there is excessive tightness or discomfort, try the next larger size. Once the user identifies which of the four kit sizes provides adequate constriction with comfort, they know their approximate size range and can order individual replacement rings of that size in the future without purchasing additional sizing kits.

Can these tension rings be used without a VED pump, and who is this appropriate for?

Yes — Encore tension rings can be applied directly to the base of the penis without a VED pump for men who can achieve an erection through natural response or other means but have difficulty maintaining the erection due to venous leak or other vascular insufficiency. In this application, the ring is placed onto the penis after the erection begins and helps maintain engorgement by restricting venous outflow. This use case is distinct from VED pump therapy, where the vacuum generates the erection from a flaccid state and the ring maintains it after the cylinder is removed. Standalone constriction ring use is appropriate for some men — particularly those with mild to moderate venous insufficiency — but is not appropriate in all situations and should be discussed with a prescribing physician or urologist before being initiated. The ring loader is useful in this context for pre-loading the ring on a cone or placement tool before transfer. The 30-minute maximum wear limit applies equally to standalone ring use and to VED-assisted use — the ring must be removed within 30 minutes regardless of whether the erection has subsided, to prevent tissue injury from prolonged constriction.

Are Encore tension rings compatible with VED systems from other manufacturers, such as Vacurect or other brands?

Encore tension rings are used by many VED therapy patients as replacement or supplementary rings for non-Encore pump systems, and this cross-brand use is widely accepted in practice. Tension rings across different VED brands are generally similar in material and design — all use elastic rubber-like material in a ring format that stretches to fit over the tube and transfer to the base of the penis. Size compatibility between brands depends on the ring's internal diameter, which is what determines how much constriction it provides, and on the tube's ring-end diameter, which must accommodate the ring being loaded onto it. Encore tension rings are noted for their affordability, which makes them practical as replacement rings for multiple VED systems. If you have a non-Encore VED pump and want to use Encore rings with it, confirm that the ring sizes you select are appropriate for your anatomy (the sizing process is the same regardless of pump brand) and that the ring end of your existing cylinder can accommodate the ring being loaded onto it. Call us at 1-866-218-0902 if you have questions about ring compatibility with your specific VED system.

Questions about the Encore Tension Band Kit, ring sizing, or VED accessories? Call our product specialists: 1-866-218-0902  |  Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm EST