Transanal irrigation device and system
US11497844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for performing transanal irrigation includes an elongated neck having a proximal end and a flushing liquid channel passing therethrough. In a system including the device, the flushing liquid channel communicates with a source of flushing liquid. An insert is positioned on the proximal end of the neck of the device and is inserted into a body cavity of a user. The insert has a flushing liquid opening that is in fluid communication with the flushing liquid channel of the neck. A control housing is connected to the neck of the device and contains a pump. Pressurized flushing liquid flows through the device channel and exits through the flushing liquid opening of the insert when the pump is activated. A pair of support arms are attached to the device neck and rest on a sitting user's legs with the insert positioned below a body cavity of the user.
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