Method for alleviating female urinary incontinence

Details Method for alleviating female urinary incontinence Method for alleviating female urinary incontinence

1990-06-15

1991-09-03

Green, Randall L.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive...

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050450794

ABSTRACT:
A cylindrical sponge tampon, soaked in water and then placed in the vagina, supports the urethra to prevent leakage during active movement. The sponge tampon is typically 34 mm in diameter and 60 mm in length when wet and supports a minimum of 0.28 kg (0.5 lb) weight when squashed to half its diameter and not greater than 4.54 kg (10 lbs) per 60 mm length. The preferred material is a formalized polyvinyl alcohol sponge which is a medically proven material.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4019498 (1977-04-01), Hawtrey et al.

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