Vessel occlusive device and method of occluding a vessel

Details Vessel occlusive device and method of occluding a vessel Vessel occlusive device and method of occluding a vessel

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

Implanted

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007429

ABSTRACT:
An implantable vessel occlusive device and method for occluding a vessel are described, for example to occlude the urethra or bladder neck. The devices and methods described utilize an occlusive member connected to a control mechanism. The occlusive member is reversibly changed from a non-occlusive condition to an occlusive condition, for example by depressing an activation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric cover surrounding the control mechanism. In the occlusive position, an initial tension is applied to the occlusive member through a tensioning suture. The tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck that is sufficient to prevent urinary leakage. The non-occlusive position can be obtained by depressing the de-activation button. The occlusive member is constructed to allow elution of drugs, such as may be required to combat infection or tissue encapsulation from its surface.

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