Mechanical and electrical sensing for incontinence treatment

Details Mechanical and electrical sensing for incontinence treatment Mechanical and electrical sensing for incontinence treatment

2005-05-24

2005-05-24

Jones, Mary Beth (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

Implanted

Reexamination Certificate

active

06896651

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for treatment of urinary stress incontinence. At least one electrode is implanted in a pelvic muscle of a patient. A control unit receives signals indicative of abdominal stress in the patient and responsive thereto applies an electrical waveform to the electrode which stimulates the muscle to contract, so as to inhibit involuntary urine flow through the patient's urethra due to the stress.

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