Orthotopic artificial bladder endoprosthesis
US10092389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/1002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthotopic artificial bladder endoprosthesis includes a casing defining an enclosure for containing the urine of a patient; the casing being made of a PGA fiber fabric; two first connectors connected to the casing and connectable to the ureters of the patient to allow the entrance of the urine into the enclosure; a second connector connected to the casing and connectable to the patient's urethra to allow the outflow of the urine from the enclosure; a catheter inserted in the enclosure through the second connector and including a duct and an expandable element in fluid communication with the duct.
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