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Apparatuses for the amelioration of urinary incontinence in females

A technology of urinary incontinence and equipment, applied in medical science, prosthesis, etc., can solve problems such as vaginal infection, necrosis, bleeding, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2012-01-11
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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However, when positioned inside the vagina for extended periods of time, the device may cause vaginal infection, necrosis, or bleeding

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[0111] refer to Figure 1A , shows a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of an incontinence device 100 . In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, device 100 is arranged about central axis 150 and divided into three parts. Optionally, the device has more or fewer parts. A top section 106 is provided which acts as an "anchor" element for stabilizing the device within the vagina. There are two types of anchors, axial anchors that act in a direction along the central axis of the vagina, and radial anchors that act side-to-side or approximately perpendicular to the central axis of the vagina. A bottom section 110 is provided which acts as a "support" element for creating urethral support. In some embodiments of the invention, support is created at the mid-urethral location. In some embodiments of the invention, bottom support section 110 provides at least one form of anchoring to help anchor device 100 in place. In some embodiments of the i...

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Abstract

An apparatus for treating urinary incontinence, comprising: a support section adapted for providing urethral support; an anchoring section for resisting movement of the apparatus; an insert, a portion of which is adapted to be positioned where the support section attaches to the node; and, wherein the insert urges the support section radially outwards from a central axis of the apparatus.

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[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT Application No. PCT / IL2005 / 000304, filed March 17, 2005, now published as WO 2005 / 087154 and entitled "Apparatus for the Prevention of Urinary Incontinence in Females" and now published as WO2004 / Continuation-in-part of PCT Application No. PCT / IL2004 / 000433 filed May 20, 2004, 000433, the above disclosure is hereby incorporated by reference. These related applications also claim U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 553,964, filed March 18, 2004; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 555,977, filed March 25, 2004; Provisional Application No. 60 / 570,469; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 570,535 filed May 13, 2004; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 598,835 filed August 5, 2004; filed August 19, 2004 Priority to 35 USC 119(e) of US Provisional Application No. 60 / 602,636, the above disclosure is incorporated herein by reference. In addition to the above applications, this application claims priority to 35 USC 119(e) of U.S....

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F2/00
Inventor N·西奈E·兹夫I·布德J·吉兰M·瓦克宁E·埃利阿查Y·马格尼
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC