Intraurethral device and method

Details Intraurethral device and method Intraurethral device and method

2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Lacyk, John P. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

Reexamination Certificate

active

10699989

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for treating female urinary incontinence is provided. A device in accordance with the invention includes a sheath having a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a lumen extending therebetween. A distal member is elastically hinged to the distal portion of the sheath. A flow control valve unit is disposed within a lumen of the sheath. The distal member may be urged into axial alignment with the sheath, and the device may be inserted into a female urethra. Once the device is inserted sufficiently distally into the female urethra, the distal member will return to a position which is not in axial alignment with the sheath.

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