Urethral catheter capable of training urethral sphincter

By designing a catheter that can train the urethral sphincter, using water injection and electrical stimulation components to train the urethral sphincter, the problem of urine leakage caused by mismatch in the catheter model is solved, and effective training and rehabilitation of the urethral sphincter is achieved.

CN223170153UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01KUNSHAN FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202422061460.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

The existing catheter models do not match and are prone to relaxation of the urethral sphincter of the patient, resulting in urine leakage, troublesome operation and poor results.

Method used

A catheter that can train the urethral sphincter is designed, which includes a one-way intravesic and intraurethral water injection tube, an external expandable balloon and stimulation component. The urethral sphincter is trained through water injection and electrical stimulation to prevent sagging and leakage of urine.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent urethral sphincter from relaxing, train the sphincter through water injection and electrical stimulation, reduce urine leakage, and assist urinary tract rehabilitation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a catheter capable of training urethral sphincter, which comprises a catheter main body and an in-bladder one-way water injection pipe, the other end of the in-bladder one-way water injection pipe is communicated with an in-bladder water bag, and the in-bladder water bag is arranged on the surface of the catheter main body; the other end of the one-way water injection pipe in the urethra is communicated with the water bag in the urethra, and the water bag in the urethra is mounted on the surface of the catheter main body; the external expandable balloon is connected with one end, far away from the catheter main body, of the one-way water injection pipe in the urethra, and the external expandable balloon is used for inflating and deflating the water bag in the urethra. According to the technical scheme, the water bag in the urethra can be used for filling according to the inner diameter of the urethra of a patient, so that the conditions of urethra sphincter relaxation, bladder detrusor transition spasm and urine leakage of the patient can be prevented, and the pressure of the water bag in the urethra can be changed, so that the urethra sphincter is trained.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of urinary catheters, in particular to a urinary catheter capable of training the urethral sphincter. Background Art

[0002] A urinary catheter is a tube made of natural rubber, silicone rubber or polyvinyl chloride, which can be inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine. After the urinary catheter is inserted into the bladder, there is an airbag near the head end of the urinary catheter to fix the urinary catheter in the bladder and prevent it from slipping out easily, and the drainage tube is connected to a urine bag to collect urine. Urinary catheters are generally divided into ordinary urinary catheters: for one-time non-indwelling catheterization; mushroom-shaped urinary catheters: for suprapubic cystostomy and cecostomy; pointed urinary catheters: for prostatic hyperplasia; metal urinary catheters: for failed ordinary catheterization due to urethral orifice stenosis.

[0003] When a patient has urinary dysfunction due to surgery or other diseases, a urinary catheter is needed to drain urine for the patient. In the authorized Chinese utility model patent "Publication No.: CN206414606U, Name: Pressure-measuring Urinary Catheter Elastic Plug", its plug can prevent poor sealing between the inflation joint and the external inflation device, affecting the inflation of the balloon. However, for the urinary catheters in the above application and the prior art, due to the difficulty in measuring the inner diameter of the patient's urethra, the mismatch between the thickness of the catheter model and the urethra, and the relaxation of the patient's urethral sphincter and the over-spasm of the detrusor muscle of the bladder caused by various reasons, urine leakage is likely to occur after indwelling catheterization. After urine leakage, it is necessary to adjust the water volume of the water balloon or change the catheter model, which is troublesome to operate and most of the effects are not good. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defects that the catheter models in the prior art do not match and are likely to cause relaxation of the urethral sphincter of patients, and to provide a urinary catheter capable of training the urethral sphincter.

[0005] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides a urinary catheter capable of training the urethral sphincter, including a catheter main body,

[0007] A one-way water injection tube in the bladder, the one-way water injection tube in the bladder is arranged in the catheter main body, the other end of the one-way water injection tube in the bladder is communicated with a water bladder in the bladder, and the water bladder in the bladder is installed on the surface of the catheter main body;

[0008] A one-way water injection tube in the urethra, the one-way water injection tube in the urethra is arranged in the catheter main body, the other end of the one-way water injection tube in the urethra is communicated with a water bladder in the urethra, and the water bladder in the urethra is installed on the surface of the catheter main body;

[0009] An externally expandable balloon, which is connected to one end of the one-way water injection tube in the urethra away from the catheter body, and is used to inflate and deflate the water sac in the urethra.

[0010] A stimulation component, which is arranged on the outer side of the catheter body and is used to stimulate the urethral sphincter.

[0011] In this technical solution, the water sac in the urethra can be filled according to the inner diameter of the patient's urethra, so as to prevent the relaxation of the patient's urethral sphincter and the excessive spasm of the detrusor muscle of the bladder, prevent urine leakage, and the pressure of the water sac in the urethra can change, so as to train the urethral sphincter.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the one-way water injection tube in the bladder extends to the outside of the catheter body, and a one-way water injection valve end one is connected to the end of the one-way water injection tube in the bladder away from the catheter body.

[0013] In this technical solution, the one-way water injection valve end one can be used to inject water into the one-way water injection tube in the bladder.

[0014] Preferably, one end of the one-way water injection tube in the urethra extends to the outside of the catheter body, and a one-way water injection valve end two is connected to the end of the one-way water injection tube in the urethra away from the catheter body.

[0015] In this technical solution, the one-way water injection valve end two can be used to inject water into the one-way water injection tube in the urethra.

[0016] Preferably, a plurality of urine drainage holes are provided at one end of the catheter body.

[0017] In this technical solution, the urine drainage holes can be used to introduce the urine in the patient's bladder into the catheter body.

[0018] Preferably, the stimulation component includes an external electrode access end, and the external electrode access end is installed on the surface of the one-way water injection tube in the urethra;

[0019] One side of the external electrode access end is connected with a transmission wire, one end of the transmission wire is connected with an internal stimulation electrode, and the internal stimulation electrode is installed on the surface of the water sac in the urethra.

[0020] In this technical solution, the stimulation component can be used to perform electrical stimulation on the urethra.

[0021] Preferably, the transmission wire is divided into multiple segments, and the transmission wire is respectively connected to the surface of the one-way water injection tube in the urethra, the catheter body and the water sac in the urethra.

[0022] Preferably, one end of the catheter body is connected with an outlet end, and the outlet end is detachably connected with a drainage tube through a disassembly and assembly component.

[0023] In this technical solution, the outlet end and the liquid discharge pipe can be installed and removed using the disassembly assembly.

[0024] Preferably, the disassembly assembly comprises an outer shell, an anti-slip ring is installed on the inner side of the outer shell, and the anti-slip ring is slidably connected to the side of the outlet end;

[0025] The inner side of the anti-slip ring is threadedly connected with a threaded ring, one end of the threaded ring is connected to a rotating cover plate, and one side of the rotating cover plate is connected to one end of the drain pipe.

[0026] In this technical solution, the anti-slip ring and the threaded ring can be used to install and remove the rotating cover.

[0027] Preferably, a pressing ring is connected to the side of the threaded ring away from the rotating cover plate, and the side of the pressing ring away from the threaded ring is in contact with and connected to a sealing ring gasket, and the sealing ring gasket is installed at one end of the outlet end;

[0028] A spherical filter shell is provided between the outlet end and the pressing ring, and the spherical filter shell is provided inside the pressing ring.

[0029] In this technical solution, the sealing ring gasket can ensure the sealing of the connection between the outlet end and the pressing ring.

[0030] Preferably, one side of the anti-slip ring is rotatably connected to a plurality of rolling balls distributed in a ring array, and the rolling balls are in contact with one side of the rotating cover plate.

[0031] In this technical solution, the use of the rolling ball can make the outer shell and the rotating cover plate rotate more smoothly.

[0032] On the basis of conforming to the common sense in this field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be arbitrarily combined to obtain the preferred embodiments of the present utility model.

[0033] The positive progress effect of this utility model is:

[0034] The urethral water bag can be filled according to the inner diameter of the patient's urethra, thereby preventing the patient's urethral sphincter from relaxing and the bladder detrusor from excessive spasm, thereby preventing urine leakage. The pressure of the water bag in the urethra can be changed, thereby training the urethral sphincter. At the same time, the stimulation component is used for electrical stimulation to perform biofeedback training on the urethral sphincter, further train the urethral sphincter, and assist in the recovery of the patient's urinary tract. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a urinary catheter capable of training urethral sphincter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1Schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of a catheter for training the urethral sphincter as shown.

[0037] Figure 3 is Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the partial enlarged structure at position A of the catheter for training the urethral sphincter as shown.

[0038] Figure 4 is Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the stimulation component structure of the catheter for training the urethral sphincter as shown.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals

[0040] 1. Catheter main body;

[0041] 2. One-way water injection tube in the bladder;

[0042] 3. Bladder water sac;

[0043] 4. One-way water injection tube in the urethra;

[0044] 5. Urethral water sac;

[0045] 6. Externally expandable balloon;

[0046] 7. Stimulation component; 71. External electrode access end; 72. Transmission wire; 73. Internal stimulation electrode;

[0047] 8. One-way water injection valve end one;

[0048] 9. One-way water injection valve end two;

[0049] 10. Outlet end;

[0050] 11. Drain pipe;

[0051] 12. Disassembly and assembly component; 121. Outer shell; 122. Anti-detachment ring; 123. Threaded ring; 124. Rotating cover plate; 125. Pressing ring; 126. Sealing ring gasket; 127. Spherical filter net shell; 128. Rolling ball. Detailed implementation manners

[0052] The present invention will be further described below by way of embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the described embodiments accordingly.

[0053] Figures 1 to 4 The following shows a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the catheter for training the urethral sphincter of the present invention. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter includes a catheter main body 1,

[0054] The one-way water injection tube 2 inside the bladder, the one-way water injection tube 2 inside the bladder is arranged inside the catheter main body 1, the other end of the one-way water injection tube 2 inside the bladder is communicated with the water sac 3 inside the bladder, and the water sac 3 inside the bladder is installed on the surface of the catheter main body 1;

[0055] The one-way water injection tube 4 inside the urethra, the one-way water injection tube 4 inside the urethra is arranged inside the catheter main body 1, the other end of the one-way water injection tube 4 inside the urethra is communicated with the water sac 5 inside the urethra, and the water sac 5 inside the urethra is installed on the surface of the catheter main body 1;

[0056] The externally expandable balloon 6, the externally expandable balloon 6 is connected to the end of the one-way water injection tube 4 inside the urethra far away from the catheter main body 1, and the externally expandable balloon 6 is used for inflating and deflating the water sac 5 inside the urethra;

[0057] The stimulation component 7, the stimulation component 7 is arranged outside the catheter main body 1, and the stimulation component 7 is used for stimulating the urethral sphincter.

[0058] In this technical solution, the water sac 5 inside the urethra can be filled according to the inner diameter of the patient's urethra, so as to prevent the relaxation of the patient's urethral sphincter and the excessive spasm of the detrusor muscle of the bladder, prevent urine leakage, and the pressure of the water sac 5 inside the urethra can change, so as to train the urethral sphincter.

[0059] One end of the one-way water injection tube 2 inside the bladder extends to the outside of the catheter main body 1, and a one-way water injection valve end 8 is connected to the end of the one-way water injection tube 2 inside the bladder far away from the catheter main body 1.

[0060] In this technical solution, the one-way water injection valve end 8 can be used to inject water into the one-way water injection tube 2 inside the bladder.

[0061] One end of the one-way water injection tube 4 inside the urethra extends to the outside of the catheter main body 1, and a one-way water injection valve end 9 is connected to the end of the one-way water injection tube 4 inside the urethra far away from the catheter main body 1.

[0062] In this technical solution, the one-way water injection valve end 9 can be used to inject water into the one-way water injection tube 4 inside the urethra.

[0063] A plurality of urine drainage holes are formed at one end of the catheter main body 1.

[0064] In this technical solution, the urine drainage holes can be used to lead the urine in the patient's bladder into the catheter main body 1.

[0065] The stimulation component 7 includes an external electrode access end 71, and the external electrode access end 71 is installed on the surface of the one-way water injection tube 4 inside the urethra;

[0066] One side of the external electrode access end 71 is connected with a transmission wire 72, one end of the transmission wire 72 is connected with an internal stimulation electrode 73, and the internal stimulation electrode 73 is installed on the surface of the urethral water sac 5.

[0067] In this technical solution, the urethra can be electrically stimulated by using the stimulation assembly 7.

[0068] The transmission wire 72 is divided into multiple segments, and the transmission wire 72 is respectively connected to the surface of the one-way water injection tube 4 in the urethra, the catheter main body 1, and the urethral water sac 5.

[0069] During use, the catheter main body 1 is guided into the patient's bladder through the urethra, and then water is injected into the one-way water injection tube 2 in the bladder by using the one-way water injection valve end 8. The water body enters the bladder water sac 3, causing it to expand, so that the bladder water sac 3 blocks the communication port between the urethra and the bladder, and the catheter main body 1 is preliminarily fixed.

[0070] Then, water is injected into the one-way water injection tube 4 in the urethra through the one-way water injection valve end 9. The water body enters the urethral water sac 5, causing the urethral water sac 5 to expand and press against the patient's urethral wall to prevent urine leakage.

[0071] Then, the external expandable balloon 6 is pressed. At this time, the urethral water sac 5 can be expanded and contracted in a cycle through the one-way water injection tube 4 in the urethra, so as to train the urethral sphincter.

[0072] At the same time, an external electrical signal enters the external electrode access end 71, and the electrical signal is transmitted to the internal stimulation electrode 73 through the transmission wire 72. The internal stimulation electrode 73 discharges to electrically stimulate the urethral sphincter, further exercising the sphincter and assisting in the rehabilitation of the urethra.

[0073] One end of the catheter main body 1 is connected with an outlet end 10, and the outlet end 10 is detachably connected with a drainage tube 11 through a disassembly and assembly component 12.

[0074] In this technical solution, the outlet end 10 and the drainage tube 11 can be installed and disassembled by using the disassembly and assembly component 12.

[0075] The disassembly and assembly component 12 includes an outer shell 121, an anti - detachment ring 122 is installed inside the outer shell 121, and the anti - detachment ring 122 is slidably connected with the side surface of the outlet end 10.

[0076] The inner side of the anti - detachment ring 122 is threadedly connected with a threaded ring 123, one end of the threaded ring 123 is connected with a rotating cover plate 124, and one side of the rotating cover plate 124 is connected with one end of the drainage tube 11.

[0077] In this technical solution, the rotating cover plate 124 can be installed and disassembled by using the anti - detachment ring 122 and the threaded ring 123.

[0078] On the side of the threaded ring 123 away from the rotating cover plate 124, a pressing ring 125 is connected. The side of the pressing ring 125 away from the threaded ring 123 is in contact connection with the sealing ring gasket 126, and the sealing ring gasket 126 is installed at one end of the outlet end 10.

[0079] A spherical filter net shell 127 is arranged at the position between the outlet end 10 and the pressing ring 125, and the spherical filter net shell 127 is arranged inside the pressing ring 125.

[0080] In this technical solution, the sealing ring gasket 126 can ensure the sealing performance of the connection between the outlet end 10 and the pressing ring 125.

[0081] Activated carbon particles are placed inside the spherical filter net shell 127, which can adsorb the odor in the urine.

[0082] On one side of the anti - detachment ring 122, a plurality of rolling balls 128 distributed in an annular array are rotatably connected, and the rolling balls 128 are in contact connection with one side of the rotating cover plate 124.

[0083] In this technical solution, the rolling balls 128 can make the rotation of the outer shell 121 and the rotating cover plate 124 smoother.

[0084] During use, the threaded ring 123 is installed into the anti - detachment ring 122. At this time, the outlet end 10 can be connected to the drain pipe 11, and the urine is conducted to the storage container or other discharge places through the drain pipe 11.

[0085] At the same time, rotating the rotating cover plate 124 can drive the threaded ring 123 to rotate, so as to disassemble the threaded ring, and at this time, the spherical filter net shell 127 can be replaced.

[0086] Although the specific implementation manners of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only for example. The protection scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these implementation manners, but these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A catheter capable of training the urethral sphincter, comprising a catheter body (1), characterized in that, The catheter capable of training the urethral sphincter further includes: a one-way water injection tube (2) inside the bladder, the one-way water injection tube (2) inside the bladder is arranged inside the catheter body (1), the other end of the one-way water injection tube (2) inside the bladder is communicated with the water sac (3) inside the bladder, and the water sac (3) inside the bladder is installed on the surface of the catheter body (1); a one-way water injection tube (4) inside the urethra, the one-way water injection tube (4) inside the urethra is arranged inside the catheter body (1), the other end of the one-way water injection tube (4) inside the urethra is communicated with the water sac (5) inside the urethra, and the water sac (5) inside the urethra is installed on the surface of the catheter body (1); an externally expandable balloon (6), the externally expandable balloon (6) is connected to the end of the one-way water injection tube (4) inside the urethra away from the catheter body (1), and the externally expandable balloon (6) is used for inflating and deflating the water sac (5) inside the urethra; a stimulation component (7), the stimulation component (7) is arranged outside the catheter body (1), and the stimulation component (7) is used for stimulating the urethral sphincter.

2. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the one-way water injection tube (2) inside the bladder extends to the outside of the catheter body (1), and a one-way water injection valve end one (8) is connected to the end of the one-way water injection tube (2) inside the bladder away from the catheter body (1).

3. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the one-way water injection tube (4) inside the urethra extends to the outside of the catheter body (1), and a one-way water injection valve end two (9) is connected to the end of the one-way water injection tube (4) inside the urethra away from the catheter body (1).

4. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of urine drainage holes are formed at one end of the catheter body (1).

5. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stimulation component (7) includes an external electrode access end (71), and the external electrode access end (71) is installed on the surface of the one-way water injection tube (4) inside the urethra; A transmission wire (72) is connected to one side of the external electrode access end (71), one end of the transmission wire (72) is connected to an internal stimulation electrode (73), and the internal stimulation electrode (73) is installed on the surface of the water sac (5) inside the urethra.

6. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission wire (72) is divided into multiple segments, and the transmission wire (72) is respectively connected to the surfaces of the one-way water injection tube (4) inside the urethra, the catheter body (1), and the water sac (5) inside the urethra.

7. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the catheter body (1) is connected to an outlet end (10), and the outlet end (10) is detachably connected to a drainage tube (11) through a disassembly and assembly component (12).

8. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 7, wherein: The disassembly and assembly component (12) includes an outer shell (121), an anti - detachment ring (122) is installed inside the outer shell (121), and the anti - detachment ring (122) is slidably connected to the side surface of the outlet end (10); A threaded ring (123) is threadedly connected to the inside of the anti - detachment ring (122), one end of the threaded ring (123) is connected to a rotating cover plate (124), and one side of the rotating cover plate (124) is connected to one end of the drainage tube (11).

9. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 8, characterized in that: A pressing ring (125) is connected to the side of the threaded ring (123) away from the rotating cover plate (124), and the side of the pressing ring (125) away from the threaded ring (123) is in contact connection with a sealing ring gasket (126), and the sealing ring gasket (126) is installed at one end of the outlet end (10); A spherical filter net housing (127) is arranged at the position between the outlet end (10) and the pressing ring (125), and the spherical filter net housing (127) is arranged inside the pressing ring (125).

10. The catheter for training the urethral sphincter according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of rolling balls (128) distributed in an annular array are rotatably connected to one side of the anti - detachment ring (122), and the rolling balls (128) are in contact connection with one side of the rotating cover plate (124).

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