Probing device for managing stress urinary incontinence
US10828488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B23/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The self-contained endocavitary probe device for managing stress incontinence is capable of being inserted into the vaginal or rectal cavity of a person. The device includes at least one self-contained electrical power supply so as to supply power to at least one device for measuring the variation in a parameter resulting from physical stress and to at least one electrical muscle stimulation device in contact with at least one muscle capable of maintaining urinary continence. The electrical stimulation device is activated in the event of variation in the parameter.
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