254results about "Penis implants" patented technology

An implantable urological device (200) is disclosed. The implantable urological device includes a housing forming a first internal compartment, an electronic component disposed within the first internal compartment, and a header (226) coupled to the housing. The header forms a second internal compartment. A secondary conductor (228) is disposed within the second internal compartment and electrically coupled to the electronic component. The secondary conductor receives a wireless power signal. An antenna (230) is disposed within the second internal compartment and electrically coupled to the electronic component. The antenna receives a wireless communication signal.

An implantable urological device is disclosed. The implantable urological device includes a housing forming a first internal compartment, an electronic component disposed within the first internal compartment, and a header coupled to the housing. The header forms a second internal compartment. A secondary conductor is disposed within the second internal compartment and electrically coupled to the electronic component. The secondary conductor receives a wireless power signal. An antenna is disposed within the second internal compartment and electrically coupled to the electronic component. The antenna receives a wireless communication signal.

A body implantable penile prosthetic assembly includes a reservoir, a penile implant, and a pump. The reservoir is for containing a saline solution. The penile implant is penile implant operable to shift between a flaccid state in which the penile implant is at least partially depleted of the saline solution and an erect state in which the penile implant receives the saline solution from the one or more reservoirs. The pump is configured to generate pressure that causes the saline solution to flow from the reservoir to the penile implant to cause the penile implant to form the erect state. The penile implant includes a cylinder for receiving the saline solution. The cylinder is formed from a multilayered material having an inner layer comprising polyester and an outer layer comprising silicone.

An implantable system for treatment of climacturia has an inflatable penile implant and an inflatable cuff that is implantable around at least a portion of a urethra. A pump is operatively coupled to the penile implant and to the cuff to inflate the penile implant in treating erectile dysfunction and to inflate the cuff in treating climacturia.

According to a general aspect, an insertion device includes an elongate member defining a lumen extending from a first end of the elongate member to a second end of the elongate member, and a pusher having a first end portion. The first end portion of the pusher is configured to be disposed within a lumen defined by the elongate member and to move from a first position within the lumen defined by the elongate member to a second position within the lumen defined by the elongate member. The first end portion of the pusher defines a slot.

According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes an inflatable member, a reservoir (202) configured to hold fluid, and a pump assembly (201) configured to facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member when the prosthesis is in an inflation mode and facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the inflatable member to the reservoir when the prosthesis is in a deflation mode. The pump assembly includes a pump (206), a valve body (207) having a first valve and a second valve, and a selection member (209) defining a lumen, the selection member being movable from a first position to place the prosthesis in the inflation mode and a second position to place the prosthesis in the deflation mode.

An inflatable penile prosthesis can include, a reservoir, an inflatable member and a pump assembly. The pump assembly can include at least one valve comprising an entry portion, a middle portion, an exit portion, and exit tube interface, and a valve member. The exit portion can include a first landing portion including an interior portion, the interior portion of the first landing portion being semicircular about a longitudinal exit axis, the longitudinal exit axis extending through a center of the exit portion parallel to a direction that an exit tube interface extends from the exit portion, and a first channel portion adjacent to the first landing portion and including an interior portion, the interior portion of the first channel portion being farther from the longitudinal exit axis than the interior portion of the first landing portion.

The implantable expandable device (100) includes a fluid reservoir (110) defining a cavity, an expandable member (150), a pump assembly (130) configured to transfer fluid from the fluid reservoir to the expandable member, and a filter member (120). Fluid is configured to pass through the filter member as the pump assembly transfers fluid from the fluid reservoir to the expandable member.

Device for stiffening a phalloplasty of a trans man, F2M or of the penis of a biological man and method for manufacturing such a device, the device comprising at least one rigid support holder and at least one elastic retaining element, wherein the elements of the device are anatomically adapted.

According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis (100) includes a fluid reservoir (102) configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member (104), and a pump assembly (106) configured to transfer the fluid between the fluid reservoir and the inflatable member. The pump assembly includes a valve body (110), a pump bulb (108), and a deflation mode actuator (112). The valve body includes a bi-directional valve (124) configured to move from an inflation position to a deflation position in response to an activation of the deflation mode actuator. The bi-directional valve in the inflation position is configured to open a fluid passageway (119) in the valve body to transfer fluid from the pump bulb to the inflatable member. The bi- directional valve in the deflation position is configured to open a fluid passageway (117) in the valve body to transfer fluid from the inflatable member to the fluid reservoir that bypasses the pump bulb.

According to a general aspect, an insertion device includes an elongate member defining a lumen extending from a first end of the elongate member to a second end of the elongate member; a coupler configured to be coupled to the first end portion of the elongate member, the coupler defining a lumen; and an obturator having a first end portion, the first end portion of the obturator configured to be disposed within the lumen defined by the elongate member and to move from a first position within the lumen defined by the elongate member to a second position within the lumen defined by the elongate member.

An implantable device for penile construction includes an anchor plate configured to be coupled to a pelvic bone of a patient, where the anchor plate has an attachment interface configured to be coupled to a penile prosthesis after the anchor plate is coupled to the pelvic bone.

According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly configured to transfer the fluid between the fluid reservoir and the inflatable member. The pump assembly includes a valve body having one or more valves, and an outer protective casing disposed over the valve body.

The invention relates to the technical field of penis prosthesis implantation, in particular to a liquid filling type penis cavernosum internal implant, an implant and a corresponding catheter link. The liquid-filling type penis cavernosum internal implant comprises a pair of cylindrical liquid-filling expansion main bodies, an anti-expansion sleeve is arranged outside the cylindrical liquid-filling expansion main bodies, and a liquid filling cavity is formed in the cylindrical liquid-filling expansion main bodies; the filling body is filled in the liquid filling cavity and comprises a group of disc bodies and connecting bodies which are alternately arranged and connected, the connecting bodies are flexible and located in the centers of the disc bodies, and the outer edges of the disc bodies extend out of the outer sides of the connecting bodies in the radial direction; the liquid passing flow channel is communicated with the liquid filling cavity, and the liquid passing flow channel is used for correspondingly communicating the scrotum implant pump body and the liquid storage cavity in the liquid filling and discharging process; and the liquid filling expansion state and the emptying soft state of the scrotum implantation device can be regulated and controlled.

An implantable fluid operated device includes a fluid control system to transfer fluid between a fluid reservoir and an inflatable member. The fluid control system includes at least one fluid control device including at least one pump and at least one valve, or at least one combination pump and valve device. A seal is provided in the at least one fluid control device. In a first mode, the seal provides a seal between a fluid passageway and a fluid chamber of the fluid control device, to close the fluid control device. In a second mode, the seal is disengaged to open the fluid control device and allow fluid to flow between the fluid passageway and the fluid chamber. A seal retention device maintains a position of the seal when the fluid control device is open and fluid is flowing through the fluid control device.

According to an aspect, an implantable device includes a pressurize fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member; and an electronic pump assembly. The electronic pump assembly includes a pump, an active valve, a pressure sensor configured to monitor a pressure of the inflatable member, and a controller configured to cause the active valve to be in an open position during at least a portion of an inflation cycle to allow the fluid to be transferred from the pressurized fluid reservoir to the inflatable member. The controller is configured to transition the active valve to a closed position in response to the pressure of the inflatable member achieving a target pressure.

An implantable fluid operated device may include a fluid reservoir configured to contain a fluid, an inflatable member, and an electronic fluid control system to transfer the fluid between the fluid reservoir and the inflatable member. A fluid control system includes at least one combination type pump and valve arrangement including a piezo actuator.

The present invention relates to a novel implant for increasing the length and thickness of the penis, characterised in that it is an implant made from medical-grade silicone, being a 17 on the Shore hardness scale, which can be implanted subdermally, customised to the size and requirement of the user, for permanent use, comfortable and the implant is never or rarely rejected, providing aesthetic satisfaction by increasing the size of the penis. This novel implant is provided with a hollow semi-cylindrical shape having a longitudinal cut that keeps the urethra free from the implant, in addition to a plurality of holes in the inner body, thereby facilitating its adaptation during the healing process and its flexibility when the penis is erect and flaccid.

To provide an implantable inflatable device.SOLUTION: An implantable inflatable device (100) includes a fluid reservoir (110) defining a cavity, an inflatable member (150), a pump assembly (130) configured to transfer fluid from the fluid reservoir to the inflatable member, and a programmable control module. The programmable control module is configured to activate the pump assembly to transfer fluid from the fluid reservoir to the inflatable member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

According to an aspect, an apparatus includes a bodily implant configured to be implanted into a body of a patient, the implant including an inflatable member and a sending unit, the sending unit having a sensor configured to sense the pressure of the inflation member; and a reading unit, the reading unit configured to be disposed outside of the body of the patient and configured to operatively communicate with the sending unit.

The invention relates to a method for controlling an active medical implant (1) by means of a hearing instrument (20), wherein the active medical implant (1) checks a condition (B) for activating and / or changing a medical function (F), and upon occurrence of the condition (B), a corresponding first message (N1) is transmitted to the hearing instrument (20), wherein, based on the first message (N1), an electro-acoustic output transducer (28) of the hearing instrument (20) issues a user request (An) regarding the activation and / or change of the medical function (F) to a user of the active medical implant (1), wherein, based on a response of the user to the user request (An), a corresponding second message (N2) is transmitted from the hearing instrument (20) to the active medical implant (1).and wherein the activation and / or modification of the medical function (F) of the active medical implant (1) is carried out based on the second message (N2) about the user's response to the user request (To).

To provide an embedded type expandable device.SOLUTION: An embedded type expandable device (100) includes a fluid reservoir (110) for defining a cavity, an expandable member (150), a pump assembly (130) configured to transfer the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the expandable member, and a filter member (120). The fluid is configured to pass through the filter member when the pump assembly transfers the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the expandable member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly configured to transfer the fluid between the fluid reservoir and the inflatable member. The pump assembly includes a valve body, a pump bulb, and a deflation mode actuator. The valve body includes a bi-directional valve configured to move from an inflation position to a deflation position in response to an activation of the deflation mode actuator. The bi-directional valve in the inflation position is configured to open a fluid passageway in the valve body to transfer fluid from the pump bulb to the inflatable member. The bi-directional valve in the deflation position is configured to open a fluid passageway in the valve body to transfer fluid from the inflatable member to the fluid reservoir that bypasses the pump bulb.

An implantable device comprising a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member configured to be implanted in a body of a patient, and an electronic pump assembly. The electronic pump assembly includes a controller configured to actuate at least one of a pump or an active valve to inflate the inflatable member, and a pressure sensor configured to monitor a pressure of the inflatable member. The controller is configured to detect a value of at least one at least one fluid transfer parameter for the pressure of the inflatable member to reach a target pressure during an inflation cycle. The controller is configured to generate size capability information of the inflatable member for the patient based on the detected value of the at least one fluid transfer parameter.

The invention relates to a method for estimating a value representative of a first pressure, the first pressure being a fluid pressure in an inflatable element (3) of an implantable medical device (10) comprising a fluid reservoir (5) having a selectively variable volume, the reservoir (5) being able to deform under the effect of a variation in atmospheric pressure, and the inflatable element (3) being in fluid communication with the reservoir (5). The method comprises the steps, implemented by a data processing and control unit (200) of the device, of: a) determining a value representative of a second pressure, the second pressure being a fluid pressure in the reservoir (5); b) estimating the value representative of the first pressure from the value representative of the second pressure and from a parameter (L) that is dependent on a value representative of a maximum variation in fluid pressure in the inflatable element (3) caused by a variation in atmospheric pressure.