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Electrical muscle stimulation to treat fecal incontinence and/or pelvic prolapse

A technology of feces and anchors, which can be used in anti-incontinence devices, treatment, physical therapy, etc., and can solve problems such as urine leakage

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-10-19
BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
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In the above conditions, urine leakage can result

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[0076] Overview of the Preferred Embodiments

[0077] A. General Description of Stimulation Devices

[0078] B. The sensing and control functions of the device

[0079] C. Signal processing

[0080] D. Energy consumption control

[0081] II. Detailed Description of Figure 1-10B

[0082] A. External components of the stimulation device

[0083] B. Anatomical and Surgical Considerations

[0084] C. Signal processing

[0085] (i) Hardware and algorithms

[0086] (ii) Specific EMG stimulation

[0087] (iii) EMG signal measured experimentally: distinguishing incontinence from conscious voiding

[0088] D. Muscle stimulation

[0089] E. Provide energy to the control unit

[0090] F. External communication with the control unit

[0091] G. Using other sensors

[0092] H. Reduce energy consumption

[0093] III. Systems and Methods for Treating Fecal Incontinence and Related Pelvic Floor Disorders

[0094] I. Overview of the Preferred Embodiments

[0095] A. General Desc...

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Abstract

Surgical procedures, kits and implants for alleviating human urinary and fecal incontinence are disclosed. Electrical stimulation is provided at one or more locations or positions in relation to or within an anal sphincter muscle comprising an internal anal sphincter surrounding the anus, an external anal sphincter surrounding the internal anal sphincter, a levator ani coupled to the external anal sphincter and perineal floor muscles around the anal orifice to treat or control fecal incontinence. Stimulation electrodes are mounted to one of a mesh patch, a fecal sling or the cuff of an artificial anal sphincter. Tissue anchors may be provided to engage tissue to stabilize mesh patch(es) or the fecal sling. Rectal pressure is detected and employed in controlling delivery of electrical stimulation.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] Pursuant to 35 USC § 119(e), this application is dependent upon U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 803,954 filed June 5, 2006 and Serial No. 60 filed June 16, 2006 / 805,036, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. [0003] Reference is hereby made to co-pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10 / 497,397, filed November 28, 2002, in the name of Ehud Cohen et al., entitled "Pelvic Disorder Treatment Device," and that U.S. Patent This application is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application 09 / 996,668 filed November 29, 2001, which is now incorporated by reference as US Patent Application US 6,862,480 as well as the aforementioned patent applications. [0004] Reference is also made to co-pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11 / 1418,719, filed May 6, 2006, in the name of Yossi Gross, entitled "Apparatus for Treating Stress and Urge Incontinence ”, and is incorporated ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61N1/36A61F2/00A61N1/05
CPCA61F2/0045A61N1/0512A61N1/0524A61N1/36007A61B5/20
Inventor J·W·希门尼斯J·D·费里安西克
Owner BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
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