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US4857041: Urinary incontinence prostheses

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Filing Information

Inventor(s) David Annis · Malcolm C. Brown · John R. Sutherst ·
Assignee(s) National Research Development Corporation ·
Attorney/Agent(s) Cushman, Darby & Cushman ·
Primary Examiner Max Hindenburg ·
Application Number US7046690
Filing date 05/07/1987
Issue date 08/15/1989
Predicted expiration date 05/07/2007
U.S. Classifications 600/30  · 128/DIG.25  ·
International Classifications A61B 1900  ·
Kind CodeA
International Classifications 1281 R;630;DIG. 25;830;834;836;837 ·
Foreign Priority GB8611129 - 05/07/1986 ·
3 Claims, No Drawings


Abstract

A prosthetic device (10) suitable for use in the treatment of stress incontinence in women by location as a cuff around the urethra, to elevate the bladder following prolapse, comprises a body (11) composed predominantly of a cross-linked synthetic polymer hydrogel having a water content of the order of 90%, and preferably about 95%, by weight. The hydrogel can be homogeneous through the body but in this event the body suitably has a local reinforcement (12), such as by embedded plastics material mesh, in at least one relatively small edge portion to enhance its tear resistance in relation to sutures (13) passed therethrough. The body is suitably of kidney shape having dimensional proportions of approximately 5.times.3.times.1. cms.

Independent Claims | See all claims (3)

  1. 1. A method of treating female urinary incontinence occurring due to prolapse of the bladder, comprising:elevating the bladder from the pelvic floor by locating adjacent to the proximal urethra below the bladder a body composed predominantly of cross-linked synthetic polymer hydrogel material having a water content of the order of 90% by weight at least over the exterior surface of said body.

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Other Publications

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