Patient-adjustable incontinence device (AID)

Details Patient-adjustable incontinence device (AID) Patient-adjustable incontinence device (AID)

2003-11-06

2009-10-27

Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Material collector or receptacle having attaching means to...

C604S327000, C604S540000, C600S031000, C623S023660, C623S023670, C623S023680

Reexamination Certificate

active

07608067

ABSTRACT:
A patient-adjustable device and surgical method for the treatment of urinary incontinence is disclosed herein. More specifically, the device is a mesh surrounded pillow which is implanted near the attachment of the urethra to the bladder, or mid to distal urethra which can be controlled by the patient. The fullness of the pillow can be controlled by the patient using two pressure-sensitive controls under the skin.

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