Implantable shut-off device

Details Implantable shut-off device Implantable shut-off device

1985-10-16

1987-07-14

Truluck, Dalton L.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128DIG25, 604 9, 623 2, A61F 100, A61M 2500

Patent

active

046795464

ABSTRACT:
A shut-off device particularly suitable for implantations in the urethra provided with a tubular housing having attaching means for permanent fitting on the wall tissue of the urethra, a valve system for closing off and making free the passage in said housing and means for disconnectably coupling said valve system in said housing, said valve system consisting of a cylindrical element wherein are arranged a valve seat having a valve co-operating therewith and magnetical means for pressing said valve and seat against one another, whereby the opening pressure can be determined by exerting downward pressure or by having the patient apply manual pressure to the abdominal wall.

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