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Intraurethral device and method

a technology of urinary incontinence and intraurethral catheter, which is applied in the field of intraurethral catheter and control of urine flow, can solve the problems of limiting social activities of the affected person, limiting the type or style of clothing, and continuing economic burden, so as to reduce the risk of infection

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-17
FEELSURE HEALTH CORP
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"The present invention relates to a device and method for treating female urinary incontinence. The device includes a sheath and a distal member that can be aligned with the sheath to hold it in place within the patient. The device can be easily inserted into the patient using an insertion tool to minimize the risk of infection. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a safe and effective treatment for female urinary incontinence."

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The difficulty and embarrassment associated with urinary incontinence often causes the affected person to limit her social activities.
These absorbent items must be changed frequently, creating an ongoing economic burden.
The wearing of absorbent undergarments may also restrict the type or style of clothing which the patient may wear.
More seriously, skin irritation and other hygienic difficulties often result from the lingering presence of captured urine against tender urogenital tissues.

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[0015] The following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings, in which like elements in different drawings are numbered identically. The drawings which are not necessarily to scale, depict selected embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0016] Examples of constructions, materials, dimensions, and manufacturing processes are provided for selected elements. All other elements employ that which is known to those of skill in the field of the invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many of the examples provided have suitable alternatives which may be utilized.

[0017]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an intraurethral device 20 in accordance with the present invention. Intraurethral device 20 includes a sheath 22 having a distal portion 26 and a proximal portion 24. Sheath 22 also includes a proximal retainer 28 disposed proximate it's proximal portion 24. Proximal retainer 28 serves to prevent distal motion of sheath 2...

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Abstract

A device and method for treating female urinary incontinence is provided. A device in accordance with the invention includes a sheath having a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a lumen extending therebetween. A distal member is elastically hinged to the distal portion of the sheath. A flow control valve unit is disposed within a lumen of the sheath. The distal member may be urged into axial alignment with the sheath, and the device may be inserted into a female urethra. Once the device is inserted sufficiently distally into the female urethra, the distal member will return to a position which is not in axial alignment with the sheath.

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[0001] This application is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 10 / 699,989 filed Nov. 2, 2003, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09 / 908,467 filed Jul. 18, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,676,593, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09 / 302,856 filed Apr. 30, 1999.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for treating female urinary incontinence. More particularly, the present invention relates to intraurethral devices and methods for controlling urine flow. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Female urinary incontinence is a common medical condition, having widespread economic and social ramifications. The difficulty and embarrassment associated with urinary incontinence often causes the affected person to limit her social activities. In some cases, pads or diapers are used to absorb the uncontrolled seepage of urine. These absorbent items must be changed frequently, creating an ongoing economic burden. The wearing of abs...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M27/00A61M1/00A61F2/00
CPCA61F2/0009
Inventor MIGACHYOV, VALERYPHAM, TU T.
Owner FEELSURE HEALTH CORP