Artificial endosphincter

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2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Lacyk, John P. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

Implanted

C604S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07008372

ABSTRACT:
In an artificial endosphincter (1) for the urethra, comprising a retaining part (2) and a valve (10) which can be manually actuated by pressure from the outside, the retaining part (2) is formed as self-expanding stent. This permits gentle, simple and safe positioning as well as reliable and simple handling of the artificial endosphincter (1).

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